Support Coordinator - Care Planning & Advocacy

Caritas Gala; New Jersey; On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance (agency-paid)

403B with company match

Generous paid time off

Employee discount programs

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities' Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to manage participant services, develop ISPs, and coordinate plans. You will communicate with families, supervisors, and external providers, and document thoroughly to meet regulatory expectations.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm) with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative team environment in Sussex County, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in any field and 1 year of experience working with adult individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience must be the equivalent of a year of full-time documented experience working with adults (21 or older) with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Experience can include paid employment, volunteer experience, and/or being a family caregiver of an adult with a developmental disability; if you have previously provided care coordination to a different population and some percentage of the individuals served had developmental disabilities, you may be able to demonstrate the equivalent of a year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a driver's license valid in New Jersey. 40-60 WPM typing skills, office skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills and organizational skills, and able to operate office equipment.
• Travel will be required throughout Sussex County and beyond to meet the needs of the individuals being supported.

Responsibilities

• To manage support coordination services for each participant, including individual discovery, ISP development, plan coordination and plan monitoring.
• To communicate effectively with supervisors, participants and their families, other service providers and with DDD representatives.
• This job requires a significant amount of written documentation. The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration and/or Division and DHS staff in any inspection or investigation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in any field

Job description

Catholic Charities' Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to manage participant services, develop ISPs, and coordinate plans. You will communicate with families, supervisors, and external providers, and document thoroughly to meet regulatory expectations.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm) with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative team environment in Sussex County, NJ.