Infant Development & Family Support Specialist

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to partner with local agencies and families with developmental concerns and child welfare involvement, from birth to age three.

The role focuses on connecting families to services and improving outcomes through screening, care planning, and coordinated supports. You will manage a caseload, promote developmental health, and collaborate across community partners to ensure Family Care Plans address caregiver

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, child development or family studies; IMH-E preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, child development or family studies required.
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E) or pursuing preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Collaboration with county Connecting NJ and partners to link families to services.
• Developmental health promotion including ASQ screenings and follow-up resources.
• Develop Family Care Plans for substance-exposed newborns and connect to supports.
• Maintain an active caseload of at least 20 families per month with referrals and outreach.
• Strengthen local infrastructure and coordinate with CP&P and county intake partners.
• Submit monthly/quarterly progress reports for CQI and evaluation activities.

Skills

Case management

Developmental screening

CQI

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in social work/counseling/child development

Bachelor’s degree in social work/counseling/child development

IMH-E endorsement preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to partner with local agencies and families with developmental concerns and child welfare involvement, from birth to age three.

The role focuses on connecting families to services and improving outcomes through screening, care planning, and coordinated supports. You will manage a caseload, promote developmental health, and collaborate across community partners to ensure Family Care Plans address caregiver