Support Coordinator (Full Time 37.5hr)

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson A great place to work. 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: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Hourly Rate: $25.79/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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department for Persons with Disabilities