Support Coordinator

Owen Health Care•Union, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Owen Health Care as a Full-Time Support Coordinator, where your passion for making a difference can shine! This onsite position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. As part of a company committed to innovation and excellence, you will play a crucial role in shaping progressive care strategies that enhance our clients' wellbeing. Located in Vauxhall, New Jersey, this role not only promises personal growth but also offers a competitive pay range reflecting your experience and dedication. Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to high performance and customer focus. Your expertise can help drive meaningful change in the community. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, 401(k), Competitive Salary, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Seize the chance to be part of a professional environment where your contributions truly matter! Hello, we're Owen Health Care Owen Health Care is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care. Make a difference as a Support Coordinator As the Full-Time Support Coordinator at Owen Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your responsibilities will include assessing and completing a Person-Centered Planning Tool and gathering necessary information with clients, their families, and the support team to identify goals, eligibility, outcomes, and required services. Utilizing the NJCAT, you will identify support needs and coordinate off-site team meetings at Residential and Day Treatment Programs to develop individualized support plans (NJISP). You will also work closely with families and mentors to establish desired outcomes and manage budgets effectively. By ensuring that service plans comprehensively address personal, medical, and employment issues, you'll be instrumental in connecting clients with qualified providers. Your diligent maintenance of individual records and proactive case management will ensure that services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with agency, state, and federal standards, paving the way for meaningful, positive change in the community.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a social service or health-related field
At least two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A professional demeanor and appearance
Proficiency in promoting exceptional client relations and customer service
Strong people management skills, along with the ability to network and supervise a team
Excellent organization and time management skills
A valid driver's license and personal vehicle
Completion of all New Jersey DDD/CDS required trainings, or a willingness to undertake them

Responsibilities

Assessing and completing a Person-Centered Planning Tool
Gathering necessary information with clients, their families, and the support team to identify goals, eligibility, outcomes, and required services
Utilizing the NJCAT to identify support needs
Coordinating off-site team meetings at Residential and Day Treatment Programs to develop individualized support plans (NJISP)
Working closely with families and mentors to establish desired outcomes
Managing budgets effectively
Ensuring that service plans comprehensively address personal, medical, and employment issues
Connecting clients with qualified providers
Diligent maintenance of individual records
Proactive case management to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with agency, state, and federal standards