Support Coordinator - Bergen/Passaic County

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Support Coordinator (Full-Time) for Bergen/Passaic Counties. (Bilingual Needed)
We seek a self-motivated and compassionate individual with experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• One year of proven experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Candidates must be able to take the initiative, work independently, make executive decisions when necessary, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, reliable car, flexibility to attend meetings when needed during the day.
• This hybrid position requires field visits; candidates must be flexible to travel within these counties.
• The state of New Jersey requires Covid vaccination for this position.
• Must pass criminal background and CARI check.
• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assessing service needs, developing the New Jersey Individualized Service Plan (NJISP) for access to services, and liaison with clients, families, programs, and service providers.
• To establish achievable goals, outcomes, and service eligibility.
• Development of a Person-Centered Planning Tool (PCPT) is a mandatory discovery tool used to guide the person-centered planning process and assist in developing the NJISP.
• Ongoing monthly monitoring of clients.
• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings off-site at either Residential and/or Day Programs to identify service needs.

The caseload varies from 10 to 30 consumers.
Pay is $1,500 - $4,500 Monthly, commensurate with experience and caseload.
Must reside in the State of New Jersey