Case Manager – Special Child Health Services

Responsibilities:

1. Assess the need for services with the parent and Children with Special Health
Care Needs.

2. Develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) including, but not limited to, the child’s
developmental, educational, medical, rehabilitative, and
social/emotional/economic needs.

3. Assist the child and their family, to reach the goals identified in the ISP by
taking an active part in the procurement of services, through resources and
referrals.

4. Be available to the family as a resource in a crisis, respond actively to
complaints regarding services, and provide objective information about
alternatives for securing direct services.

5. Promote and facilitate communication among multiple providers serving the
child and their family, including a primary care physician, (PCP) and/or medical
home.

6. Monitor services received by the child and their family by periodically reviewing
progress made by the child toward the attainment of goals identified in the ISP.

7. Develop relationships with existing local and regional agencies serving Children
and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and their families.

Requirements:

I. Licensure: Must have a valid New Jersey nursing license (RN) OR valid New
Jersey social work certification/license (CSW/LSW/LCSW).

II. Education: Must have a minimum of a Bachelor or Master degree in nursing
(BSN/MSN) OR a Bachelor or Master degree in social work (BSW/MSW).

III. Experience: Must have one year of experience in pediatric case management
for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

IV. Bilingual Spanish