About Us

Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) is one of the premier non-profits, child-serving agencies in Ocean County. As the designated Care Management Organization (CMO), we coordinate care for over 1,000 youth and their families in Ocean County. OPC is part of the NJ Children’s System of Care, helping youth up to the age of 21 with mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities achieve their vision and goals. The agency uses the wraparound, strength-base approach to working with children and youth in need. OPC’s office is in downtown Toms River but the agency serves all of Ocean County NJ.

What we can offer you

At OPC we have a lot to offer! For those in the social work and human service professions, OPC is a great place to start your career, learn resources, and be a part of the child-serving community. The best part of a career with OPC is making a difference every day in the lives of children, teens, and families. We are a diverse workforce and have a unique perspective, mirroring the communities in which we serve.

Seeking dedicated Care Managers!

The fulltime position of Care Manager at OPC is mostly community-based field work that provides advocacy and care coordination needed to ensure that youth remain at home, in school, and in the community. This position engages with children/youth serving agencies through collaboration and linkage to produce successful outcomes for the children/youth we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health or related human service field
• A minimum of one year of experience working with youth with mental health, substance use or developmental challenges is required.
• Excellent technology (Microsoft Office) and time management skills are needed
• Bi-lingual in Spanish. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently.
• Flexibility and the adaptability to work within an ever-changing environment
• Passion for working with youth and families is a must!
• A driver’s license in good standing is required.

Salary, Benefits and Work Culture

• OPC offers a unique, supportive, and flexible work environment. Staff rate it as an “excellent place to work.”
• Starting salary is $43,000 with additional compensation paid for graduate degrees, 3 years of relevant experience, bi-lingual and licensure
• We offer a hybrid model of working remotely and working on site after completion of introductory period
• We recognize 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid leave (Vacation, PTO and Paid Sick Leave)
• Agency vehicles available for in-person youth and family meetings
• Extensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program.
• OPC promotes a culture of wellness, self-care, and work-life balance.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, visit the ADP Career Center .

Ocean Partnership for Children is Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliations, or belief. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please contact Jill Carlin, Director of Human Resources, at 732-202-1585 ext. 118

Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They are more than just words for us at Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC). They are the definitive principles that guide how we serve youth and families, cultivate community relationships, and create an agency where everyone, regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or other dimension of diversity, feels welcome, valued, and respected.

We are committed to developing an agency and community where all individuals feel safe being present as their authentic, whole selves and to challenging those systems, institutions, and practices that do not support this goal. We strive to educate and foster equal opportunities that promote growth for all while ensuring every individual is included and has a voice. At OPC, we find that when we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become wiser, more understanding, and more capable of change.