Support Coordinator (Per Diem)

Department for Persons with Disabilities; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, and dental

Flexible spending accounts

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities is hiring a Support Coordinator in New Jersey. This role involves managing support coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities and requires a Bachelor’s Degree along with relevant experience.

We offer competitive wages of $25.04 per hour and great benefits for full-time positions, including paid training and medical insurance. Flexible hours are available, with a minimum of 7.5 hours per week required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any field.
• 1 year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Manage support coordination services for participants.
• Communicate with supervisors, participants, and families.
• Contribute to written documentation and cooperation with administration.

Skills

Experience with adults with developmental disabilities

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

We are offering competitive wages, benefit packages and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Full time, part-time, and substitute positions are available throughout 5 counties in New Jersey. Daytime, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts are currently open.

Our 3 agencies, Straight and Narrow (S&N), Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) and the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) are currently hiring.

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: 7.5 hours per week (Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm with flexibility for more days/hours as needed)

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.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.