Support Coordinator - Bergen/Passaic County

NLC Support•Piscataway, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NLC Support is New Jersey’s #1 Support Coordination Agency, dedicated to assisting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support from start to finish, helping families match individual wants and needs with our team's skills and expertise. We assist individuals in finding providers and services within their community. This is a hybrid, full-time position requiring field visits within Bergen and Passaic Counties, with flexible work-from-home options available. The state of New Jersey requires Covid vaccination for this position, and candidates must pass a criminal background and CARI check.

Requirements

One year of proven experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
Ability to take the initiative, work independently, make executive decisions when necessary, and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliable car
Flexibility to attend meetings during the day
Flexibility to travel within Bergen and Passaic Counties
Must reside in the State of New Jersey
Must pass criminal background and CARI check
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Assessing service needs
Developing the New Jersey Individualized Service Plan (NJISP) for access to services
Liaison with clients, families, programs, and service providers
Establishing achievable goals, outcomes, and service eligibility
Development of a Person-Centered Planning Tool (PCPT)
Ongoing monthly monitoring of clients
Coordinating and facilitating team meetings off-site at either Residential and/or Day Programs to identify service needs