Be a part of a team that supports families to thrive within their communities!  The goal of the CHSofNJ Child Care Center at Trenton Central High School is to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that enhances child development and strengthens the relationship between the child and parent.  Staff engage with parents at drop-off and pick-up times, invite parents to join their children at the center during lunch times and free periods. They also work with parents during out-of-school hours to help them access resources, troubleshoot problems, discuss their child’s development and develop joint strategies to promote their progress.

The Case Manager will play a pivotal role at the center, helping to coordinate the various health, behavioral health, benefit and social services in which the student parents participate, including those provided by Early Head Start; and liaising with Trenton Public Schools’ School Based Youth Services, Parent Linking Program staff and supporting their work, including developing Family Partner Agreements, providing case management, and facilitating support groups.

The Case Manager will utilize the teaching of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center to influence and inform their work with families.  Trainings in the Touchpoints Approach and New Born Observation, along with others, will be provided at no cost. 

Work Location:  400 Chambers Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08609

Schedule:  17.5 Hours Per Week

Bilingual English/Spanish Languages Required

• Counsel and support parents to enable them to achieve their goals as a young adult
• Promote successful bonding and interaction with the parent and their baby/toddler
• Screen, verify and enroll families in the Head Start program
• Collaborate with the Parent Engagement Coordinator in organizing parent meetings, workshops and orientation
• Help families identify and access needed resources: health, mental health, social services, education, and training.
• Facilitate peer support groups

Education: 

Master’s degree in social work or counseling (preferred). Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field acceptable

Work Experience Requirement:

A minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents; a passion for toddlers and early childhood development.  Two years working with diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the communities with a demonstrated effectiveness in communicating in a culturally sensitive manner.  Experience in developing family and community partnerships and working as a team.  Experience working with software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher. Preferred experience in using Child Plus and an understanding and knowledge of the Head Start Standards, Child Care Licensing Standards, Child Plus, teaching strategies, and components of a high-quality early learning environment preferred.