If you are an experienced Support Coordinator that is open to working in Northern New Jersey and looking to thrive, then 7TH & Madison Extensions of Empowerment may be in your future. We are looking for an experienced support coordinator to join our team in Northern New Jersey to serve families in Bergen and neighboring areas (including Morris, Essex and Passaic). This position is a combination of remote work and field visits, so candidates should have the ability to travel in these areas. We are a diverse team linking individuals who have developmental disabilities, their families, and the community together to foster growth and independence. If you have a strong work ethic, great research and communication skills, and a passion for helping your community, you may be our next Support Coordinator. At 7TH & Madison, you will be appreciated and recognized for great work with competitive pay and a benefits package. As a part of our team, you will have a flexible schedule, the ability to work from home on some days, and will be paid for training.

Part-time Support Coordinators require availability during the morning hours with flexibility and maintain a minimum caseload of 16 members to be built over a 6- month period or less at their manager's discretion. Total caseloads are to be determined by the Support Coordinator and Support Coordinator Supervisor and not to exceed 26 members.

Support Coordinator Responsibilities:

Adhere to all the responsibilities required by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) including:

Explaining to members and their families the Fee-for-Service individualized budget system supporting people with developmental disabilities in NJ

Superb communication skills (oral and written)

Working with the participant and family in creating a support and service plan that details: how best to support the person, defines the needed services and their cost while ensuring the plan is within their budget, selects providers that will implement the service plan

Monitoring the implementation of the plan with monthly phone contact, quarterly face-to-face visits, annual home visits, and subsequent reports/meetings

Revising the service plan as needed to reflect the changing goals and needs of the member and or family

Assisting the member and family in successfully navigating the complex social service and provider system supporting individuals with disabilities in your coverage area

Effectively listen, communicate, and provide compassionate support to the consumer and their family

Learning and becoming comfortable discussing the financial and legal issues facing people with disabilities and their families including Guardianship, Wills, and Special Needs Trusts

Inputting and updating all support activity as required by DDD and 7TH & Madison

Responding quickly (within 48 hours or less) to all requests for information from: consumers, their family, service providers, DDD officials, and 7TH & Madison management regarding the members you serve

Proficiently and effectively use technology in communication with members and preparing service plans and DDD budgets

Represent 7TH & Madison in a professional manner upholding the values it represents at all times

Meet all required monthly deliverables

Successful 7TH & Madison Support Coordinators Are:

Effective listeners that can translate concerns into positive action

Have good verbal and written communication skills

Problem solvers and passionate in helping their members

Enjoy working with a wide variety of people and possess multicultural sensitivity

Adept at advocating for services and supports without alienating others

Enjoy working at a fast pace, prioritize needs, and meet deadlines

Self-disciplined and will do what is necessary to get the job done

Organized and have an attention to necessary detail

Comfortable making presentations to groups

Want to become experts in their field

Can multi-task to get the work done

Are comfortable with technology including Microsoft Office 365

Tenacious in reaching out and asking for help when needed

Positive and optimistic when helping others

Have excellent researching abilities and can navigate the disability system

Support Coordinator State of New Jersey Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in any subject

One year of direct experience with adults (18+) with developmental disabilities including professional, volunteer, and family experience

Ability to pass fingerprinting, drug screening, and criminal background checks

Must have your own reliable transportation as regional travel is required

Must have a valid licensed driver and have a personal vehicle that is registered and insured

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous or current experience as a Support Coordinator

Bilingual, including American Sign Language

Resident of the State of NJ (requirement)

Benefits:

· At 7TH & Madison, you will be appreciated and recognized for great work with competitive pay

· As a part of 7TH & Madison Team, you will have a flexible schedule, the ability to work from home on some days, and will be paid for training

· Health Insurance for Full-Time Support Coordinators

· Monthly Travel & Toll Reimbursement

· Annual Office Supply Reimbursement

Flexible work from home options available.