Support Coordinator- Full Time

Community Access Unlimited

About The Position

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is hiring a full-time Support Coordinator to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are eligible for services from New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The role covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties, New Jersey, and includes travel to the homes of the people served. The Support Coordinator helps each person develop a personalized service plan, choose community supports, and ensure those supports continue to work. The schedule varies based on program needs. New employees receive two days of paid, in-person training at CAU's main office in Elizabeth. Pay is $28 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of DDD regulations.
Valid driver's license and a car available for work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Support Coordination experience or training.
Ability to speak both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Help each person create a personalized plan for their services.
Help people find and choose supports in their community.
Oversee monthly follow-along services after a person's New Jersey Individualized Service Plan (NJISP) is approved.
Visit people in their homes and check in with them by phone every month.
Review service plans and support hours, and update them as needs change.
Maintain complete documentation in accordance with CAU and DDD standards.
Maintain billing records for all supports provided and log support activity as required by DDD.