Hackensack, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
Description 1. Participate in the Wraparound model of collaboration within the Child Family Team model as it pertains to the development of self-management health goals to be included in the service plan. 2. Facilitate r…
Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Screening & Assessment, Care Planning, Care Coordination
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$100k–$110k/yr
Description Position Overview: The Director of Care Management oversees all aspects of program development, implementation, and monitoring ensuring compliance with business, state, and federal guidelines. This role invol…
Skills: Leadership and Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Budgeting and Financial Management
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The Wellness Educator develops self-management health goals and provides health education and support to youth and families within a Wraparound collaboration model. They coordinate community supports, monitor progress through regular contact, and ensure compliance with Medicaid and HIPAA standards.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, health education, or a related field is required, along with CHES certification or eligibility. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Description
1. Participate in the Wraparound model of collaboration within the Child Family Team model as it pertains to the development of self-management health goals to be included in the service plan.
2. Facilitate regular contact via phone calls and face to face meetings with youth/family to monitor progress and provide support for the self-management goals includes in the service plan.
3. Engage assigned child and families in health promotion planning and activities, including the provision of motivational interventions to increase treatment and medication compliance and support lifestyle changes.
4. Provide health education specific to chronic conditions of assigned youth.
5. Facilitate the engagement of youth and families in community supports which may include preparing youth and family for pending appointments and accompanying youth and families on appointments to reduce youth/family apprehension.
6. Participate in transitional care and follow-up planning on assigned youth.
7. Adhere to Medicaid standards and regulations governing targeted case management.
8. Meet with the Nurse Manager on a regular basis for consultation and supervision
9. Ensure that documentation is posted within the electronic record and filed in hard chart within required time frames and compliant with the applicable regulatory standards.
10. Comply with Agency required critical/unusual incident report protocol.
11. Identify new community resources and barriers, and ensure this information is conveyed to the Community Resource Director.
12. Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to identify, monitor and report outcome measures of BHH care management.
13. Adhere to the Agency Code of Ethics in addition to applicable professional boards and maintain appropriate professional demeanor and personal appearance.
14. Adhere to HIPAA standards and maintain client confidentiality.
15. Ensure individual punctuality at all required meetings.
16. Attend all required Agency and outside trainings.
17. Attend meetings and events as designated by Management.
18. Comply with all of the Agency’s policies and procedures as specified in the Employee Handbook.
19. Perform all additional responsibilities as assigned by members of Executive Management Team.
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Healthy Families, Safe at Home.
Bergen’s Promise is the designated Care Management Organization (CMO) for Bergen County, New Jersey. We provide care management services and coordinate an array of community based resources for youth ages 5-21 and their families. The youth we serve are challenged by serious behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance abuse issues and developmental disabilities. Bergen’s Promise uses a Wraparound Model of Care, and provides a fresh perspective on helping families deal with complicated emotional and behavioral issues. Since 2002, Bergen’s Promise has worked with over 4,000 youth and their families by helping them receive the necessary services and supports to achieve their goals. Bergen's Promise is also the moderator for www.BergenResourcenet.org. This is a county website that makes it easy for families to identify programs and events in their community that best fits their interest and needs. This resource is like Google for Bergen County! For information regarding Bergen's Promise use of social media, please visit our website at: http://bergenspromise.org/socialmediapolicy
Offices: 3 University Plaza, Suite 300, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, US
Healthy Families, Safe at Home.
Bergen’s Promise is the designated Care Management Organization (CMO) for Bergen County, New Jersey. We provide care management services and coordinate an array of community based resources for youth ages 5-21 and their families. The youth we serve are challenged by serious behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance abuse issues and developmental disabilities. Bergen’s Promise uses a Wraparound Model of Care, and provides a fresh perspective on helping families deal with complicated emotional and behavioral issues. Since 2002, Bergen’s Promise has worked with over 4,000 youth and their families by helping them receive the necessary services and supports to achieve their goals. Bergen's Promise is also the moderator for www.BergenResourcenet.org. This is a county website that makes it easy for families to identify programs and events in their community that best fits their interest and needs. This resource is like Google for Bergen County! For information regarding Bergen's Promise use of social media, please visit our website at: http://bergenspromise.org/socialmediapolicy
Offices: 3 University Plaza, Suite 300, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, US
