Family Connects NJ - Program Manager

The Cooperative; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Id Theft & Legal Services

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness and Accident Plan

Free AAA Basic Membership

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Staff Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

401K - The Cooperative contributes 4%

Summer Flex

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

The Cooperative is seeking a Program Manager for Family Connects NJ (FCNJ) to supervise program support staff and coordinate family enrollment in the FCNJ program. This role collaborates with hospital partners through bedside recruitment and with the FCNJ leadership team to advance program goals.

Responsibilities include supporting equity and quality improvement efforts, cross-collaboration with staff and boards, staff development, and data reporting to the Director of Nurse Home Visitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing or related health field.
• Proven leadership abilities and supervisory potential.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; prioritization ability.
• Professional demeanor; effective engagement with diverse clients and professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FCNJ Program Support Specialist team with input from leadership.
• Coordinate enrollment of families in FCNJ program and hospital partnerships.
• Manage monthly expenses, time sheets, and PTO approvals.
• Conduct staff performance reviews with leadership input.
• Coordinate orientation and staff education for new directives.
• Prepare data and reports for Director of Nurse Home Visitation.
• Represent FCNJ on committee meetings as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing or related health field

Tools

Car/Driving

Job description

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For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

• Id Theft & Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Plan
• Free AAA Basic Membership
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Staff Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401K - The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary
• Our biggest perk "Summer Flex" and Hybrid Work Schedule

General Summary:

The Program Manager, Family Connects NJ (FCNJ) supervises program support specialists and coordinates the enrollment of eligible families in the FCNJ program. Assist with hospital partnerships through bedside recruitment and multidisciplinary team referrals. Works in collaboration with FCNJ team leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement
• Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation
• Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff
• When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings
• Supervises FCNJ Program Support Specialist team, with input from the Director of Nurse Home Visitatio
• Approves and signs off on monthly expense reports, bi-weekly time sheets, and PTO requests.
• Completes staff performance reviews for the evaluation process with input from Director of Nurse Home Visitation.
• Coordinates orientation for new FCNJ staff
• Coordinates staff education, training and the implementation of new program directives, with the Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Conducts quality reviews including review of documentation
• Compiles data for reports, completes reports and submits to the Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Represents FCNJ on The Cooperative and DCF NJ committees/meetings, as directed by Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing or other health-related field required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Organizational skills, problem solving skills with ability to prioritize work requirements
• Must present in a professional manner and be able to engage with a wide range of clients and professionals
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with good leadership, oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license, current insurance policy, and car

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions or remote home location.

Health and Wellness:

Our hospital partners require up-to-date vaccinations which include MMR immunity, Varicella immunity, and PPD testing. You may be required to provide vaccination record, obtain bloodwork to verify titers, and other testing to comply with hospital requirements.