Support Coordinator

Summary

Title:Support Coordinator

ID:1025

Location:Brooklyn, NY

Department:Administrative

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Description

The Support Coordinator manages the Community Habilitation program. They serve as a liaison to the families of children with disabilities and the care provider. It is a rewarding and elated feeling to help individuals and their family navigate daily challenges and working towards a better future. Successful coordinators possess the following qualities; outgoing, energetic, positive, friendly person and have the ability to build relationships with both clients and staff. The job requires the coordinator to be caring, job-oriented, and focused.

Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and manage program staff

• Liaison between families and care providers

• Maintain charts and manage program time sheets submissions

• Write and implement staff action plans

• Provide coverage with participants in the program in the absence of program staff

• Ensure compliance with OPWDD and Medicaid regulations

• Complete incident reporting process as per requirements

• Maintain thorough documentation of services

Requirements:

• Excellent proficiency with computers

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Able to communicate effectively with staff, management, and other outside personnel.

• Arabic or Chinese speaking a plus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health-related or human services with one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time