Reports to: All Program Support Coordinator Supervisor (SCS)

CNJ an Affiliate of FRN

Caregivers of New Jersey is an affiliate of The Family Resource Network. We are a statewide agency devoted to helping individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and their families. We are currently seeking Support Coordinator candidates for our team at New Jersey Support Coordination.

General Description:

The Support Coordinator helps individuals with disabilities and their families to identify and link with needed services and supports to improve their quality of life within the home and the community.

As a Support Coordinator, you must be willing and able to travel and drive throughout the State of NJ as well as have a flexible schedule to accommodate consumers schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provides caseload coverage throughout New Jersey, when we require a Support Coordinator’s caseload to be maintained for a period of time;
• Travels to in person meetings throughout the state; attends quarterly visits, planning team meetings, and plan signatures;
• Works alongside our internal program trainer and community liaison on overall program growth regarding trainings, presentations and webinars;
• Supports our enrollment team; inputs needed information into electronic I-Record database;
• Maintains and develops individual plans of care, with input from the individual and family, which is based on the personal preferences and choices of the individuals being served;
• Utilizes available specialized and generic community resources in combination with other formal and informal supports and services;
• Maintains continuing contact with individuals and families as individual plans of care are put in place;
• All support coordination deliverables as outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manuals (SP & CCP)
• Assist individuals and their families in coordinating, selecting and overseeing their own supports;
• Continues learning about relevant, local accessible services and providers;
• Informs providers and the Division about identified service gaps;
• Completes required trainings and attends meetings as assigned;

May perform other duties as assigned by the CEO, SVP of Programs and Services, Director, SC Supervisor, and Administrative Assistant as need arises.

Qualifications/ Background:

• Bilingual speaking is a must.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline and 1-year equivalent experience working with adults (18 ) with intellectual or developmentally disabled population;
• Computer Proficient (MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Able to solve problems independently, effectively and creatively;
• Excellent Organization and Communication skills;
• Excellent time management skills to be able to juggle multiple plans for multiple families simultaneously;
• Balance of work in the field and remote office- Must have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of our individuals;
• Valid Driver’s license and must be willing to use our electric company car that is provided and maintained by FRN; will not be reimbursed mileage expenses (vehicle may be used for work responsibilities only);