Support Coordinator- Full Time

Community Access Unlimited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Tuition discount at Kean University

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is seeking a full-time Support Coordinator to help adults with I/DD plan their services across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties in New Jersey. The role includes home visits, coordinating supports, and ensuring plans stay aligned with DDD requirements.

Training is provided; travel to clients' homes is expected. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong written/verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of DDD regulations.
• Valid driver's license and a car for work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience or training in Support Coordination is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help each person create a personalized plan for their services.
• Help people find and choose supports in their community.
• Oversee follow-along services after NJISP approval.
• Visit clients at home and check in monthly by phone.
• Review service plans and hours and update as needed.
• Keep documentation in CAU and DDD standards.
• Log all support activity for DDD.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Help People Plan the Lives They Want

At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), our Support Coordination team has helped adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across New Jersey plan their services since 2013, in English and Spanish.

We're looking for a full-time Support Coordinator to cover Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties. You'll help adults who are eligible for services from New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) build a plan for their lives, find the supports that fit it, and make sure those supports keep working.

Position at a Glance

Title: Support Coordinator

Location: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties, NJ, with travel to the homes of the people we serve

Status: Full-time

Pay: $28 per hour

Schedule: Varies, based on program needs

Training: Two days of paid, in-person training at our main office in Elizabeth when you start

What You'll Do

• Help each person you support create a personalized plan for their services.
• Help people find and choose supports in their community.
• Once a person's NJ Individualized Service Plan (NJISP) is approved, oversee the follow-along services they receive each month.
• Visit people in their homes and check in by phone every month.
• Review service plans and hours of support, and update them as needs change.
• Keep documentation complete and in line with CAU and DDD standards.
• Keep billing records for all supports provided, and log all support activity as DDD requires.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of DDD regulations.
• A valid driver's license and a car you can use for work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Support Coordination experience or training is a plus.
• Speaking both English and Spanish is a plus.

Why Join CAU

Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and young people at risk across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing.

• Purpose you can see. You'll help people shape their own plans, then watch those plans come to life.
• A mission-driven culture. We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Room to grow. Paid training, tuition assistance, and a tuition discount at Kean University (if eligible) help you build your career here.
• Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.