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The Case Manager will play a pivotal role at the center, working with student parents committed to finishing their high school degree and planning beyond for themselves and their baby. The Case Manager will help 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. Educational and Training Requirements: Master’s degree in social work or counseling (preferred). Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field acceptable. Experience Requirements: 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. Essential Job Responsibilities: • 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 The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.