Family Connects NJ - Program Manager

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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
• Supervise FCNJ Program Support Specialist team, with input from the Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Approve and sign off on monthly expense reports, bi-weekly time sheets, and PTO requests
• Complete staff performance reviews for the evaluation process with input from Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Coordinate orientation for new FCNJ staff
• Coordinate staff education, training and the implementation of new program directives, with the Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Conduct quality reviews including review of documentation
• Compile data for reports, complete reports and submit to the Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Represent FCNJ on The Cooperative and DCF NJ committees/meetings, as directed by Director of Nurse Home Visitation
• Perform 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

Work Environment

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.

Pay

Salary range: $53,000 - $56,000

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• 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
• Summer Flex and Hybrid Work Schedule