Wellness and Care Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Lead, supervise, and mentor an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, care planning, and service coordination across the continuum of care for older adults (60 ) and adults (18 ) with physical disabilities.

• Support staff in their important work of assisting older adults with physical disabilities to live and thrive in their homes and communities.

• Oversee the daily operation of core ADRC services, including:

  • Information and Referral
  • Community Outreach
  • Screening and Intake
  • Options Counseling
  • In-home assessments and reassessments
  • Care management and supportive counseling

• Develop and implement internal procedures to ensure services are delivered in a whole-person-centered, compassionate manner and in compliance with County, State, and Federal ADRC standards.

• Supervise care managers by providing role-modeling, mentoring, guidance, consultation, direction, and problem-solving support to staff.

• Serve as a member of the Office on Aging and Disability Services management team, contributing to program planning, policy development, quality assurance, and service evaluation.
• Ensure that vulnerable residents receive coordinated, high-quality services that support independence, safety, and dignity.
Guide frontline staff and maintaining strong program oversight

Qualifications

Essential

• Master’s degree in social work with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff and manage program operations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Proficiency with computers and standard business software including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based databases.
Valid New Jersey driver’s license and ability to travel independently to meetings, community locations, and client residences

Preferred

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in case management or care management programs, preferably serving older adults or individuals with disabilities.
• Three to five years of experience working with older adults.
• Experience conducting client assessments and developing care plans.
• Experience designing or implementing community programs.
• Knowledge of community mental health services and community resource systems.
• Familiarity with Medicaid Waiver programs and long-term care service systems.
• Experience with budget preparation and program management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
Strong public speaking and stakeholder communication skills.

Salary / Pay Rate: $65,000 - $82,250/year

35 hours/week

Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.