Care Manager: Client Advocate & Program Lead

Star Pediatric Home Care; Wayne (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and wellness benefits

401(k) program

Paid time off

Job summary

Abound Health NJ is seeking a Care Manager in New Jersey to support individuals receiving Waiver Services, report to the Program Director, and ensure high-quality service delivery while maintaining compliance. You will conduct clinical and supervisory meetings, develop individualized goals, complete assessments, and advocate for client needs.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork to coordinate care and resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Associate’s degree or 60 credits with 4 years of experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review client service notes and ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and staff records.
• Conduct clinical and supervisory meetings, annual evaluations, and staff development plans.
• Participate in staff meetings and client ISP meetings; advocate for client needs.
• Develop individualized goals, task analyses, and interventions.
• Complete assessments, progress reports, and AENs as required.
• Oversee staffing patterns, scheduling, and PTO/payroll requests.
• Ensure completion of client-specific trainings and accurate OnTarget goal entry.
• Resolve client/guardian grievances and complete incident reports within required timelines.
• Build community relationships, represent Abound Health NJ at events, and support resource access

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Client advocacy

ISP implementation

Medicaid billing knowledge

Education

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years

Associate’s degree/60 credits + 4 years

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years

Job description

Abound Health NJ is seeking a Care Manager in New Jersey to support individuals receiving Waiver Services, report to the Program Director, and ensure high-quality service delivery while maintaining compliance. You will conduct clinical and supervisory meetings, develop individualized goals, complete assessments, and advocate for client needs.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork to coordinate care and resources.