Support Coordinator (Part Time 20 Hours)

Department for Persons with Disabilities; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,458 - 40,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision and dental

Paid training

Flexible spending accounts

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to manage and coordinate support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires effective communication, documentation skills, and a Bachelor's Degree.

We offer great benefits for full-time employees, including paid training, comprehensive medical care, and generous paid time off. Join the DPD team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with adult individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license in the State of New Jersey.
• Experience includes paid, volunteer, or caregiving roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage support coordination services for each participant.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and families.
• Document all required information for inspections.

Skills

Experience with adults (21 or older) with developmental disabilities

Typing skills (40-60 WPM)

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any field

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team!

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

Shift: 20 hours per week (Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.)

Hourly Rate: $25.04/Hr

What’s the role of a Support Coordinator?

• 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.

Great Benefits:

For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative team environment

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any field and 1 year of experience working with adult (21 or older) individuals with developmental disabilities: The experience must be the equivalent of a year of full-time documented experience working with adults (21 or older) with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• This 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 you 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 which is valid in the State of 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.