Support Coordinator

Alternatives Inc; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Annual longevity increases

Mileage reimbursement

Health and Wellness fairs

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Alternatives, Inc. seeks a full-time Support Coordinator to match individuals with appropriate services. You will investigate community resources, develop and monitor NJISP plans, and maintain client records while coordinating billing and documentation.

Training is required (10–15 sessions), with a mix of in-person and remote Go To Meeting formats from the Raritan, NJ office. A valid driver’s license is required and benefits include paid training and staff recognition programs.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 1 year of experience with adults with disabilities.
• Strong communication, empathy, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and drug screen.
• Valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license with <=5 points and no DUI in last 3 years.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and develops community resources for clients.
• Develops and monitors client Service Plans (NJISP).
• Engages in monthly, quarterly and annual contact with clients.
• Maintains electronic records via iRecord and internal agency databases.
• Performs billing-related documentation.

Skills

BA required

Support coordination experience

Computer skills

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA)

Tools

iRecord

Agency databases

Job description

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. Services include Residential, Behavior Support, Support Coordination and Recreation. We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth & Ocean counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members working on the front lines.Support Coordinators make it their mission to ensure individuals seeking services are matched to the appropriate service provider.Role of a Support Coordinator:Investigates and develops community based resources for clientsDevelops and monitors client Service Plans (NJISP)Engages in monthly, quarterly and annual contact with clients as requiredProvides documentation related to billingMaintains contact with external agencies providing direct services to clients on caseloadMaintains electronic records via the irecord and internal agency databasesDesired Qualities of a Support Coordinator:Positive Communication SkillsCompassionReliability & DedicationDesire to make a differenceEthical and moral valuesProfessionalismExcellent customer serviceTraining:All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basisTrainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To MeetingAll trainings are paidSo why should you apply...? Here are just SOME of the incentives for being part of our team!Paid trainingAnnual Longevity IncreasesStaff Appreciation eventsHealth and Wellness fairsEmployee Recognition AwardsStudent Loan Forgiveness ProgramMileage reimbursementFor a full list of benefits, click hereWe invite you to apply and become part of the Alternatives team and make a difference!Change Lives, Build Futures!Support CoordinatorFull-TimeBA Required; Support Coordination experience preferredComputer skills a must !Must possess valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license**In order to be eligible for employment, applicant must not have more than 5 points on their driving record and no DUIs within the last 3 years.**Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Qualifications:BA & 1 year of experience working with adult (18 or older) individuals with developmental disabilities requiredAbility to pass criminal/registry background checks/drug screenClear tuberculosis screeningA valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 yearsAbility to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training