Disability Services Manager oversees an organization's disability related programs. Ensures compliance with all government regulations, including ADA and FMLA, and ensures that program objectives are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Being a Disability Services Manager seeks to minimize financial costs by facilitating return to work for disabled employees. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Disability Services Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Disability Services Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Disability Services Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Application Instructions:
1) Apply online at https://www.dsausa.net and click on the careers tab.
2) Submit a cover letter, unofficial college transcripts, and current resume that clearly documents and quantifies your experience working with adults (18 years and older) diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
Note: Human Services experience (such as working with children below 18 or individuals with only mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc.) that does not include direct experience specific to adult individuals diagnosed with ID/DD does not meet the qualification criteria of this position.
Applications submitted without the above requirements will not be considered.
Disability Services & Advocacy is hiring Support Coordinators to serve consumers supported by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. The position is a work from home job with regional travel to complete field visits. Prospective Support Coordinators will serve others who are living in the same region they live in. Our company is state-wide with 5 regional teams of staff.
Full-time positions are always available as our agency is growing with the strong demand for Support Coordination Services. Full-time coordinators work 40 hours a week with occasional overtime as needed, require availability during the mid-day hours with flexibility, and maintain a minimum caseload of 25 consumers 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 do not to exceed 50 consumers.
Part-time positions are available to parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the option of becoming full-time, providing an opportunity to learn and maintain knowledge of the DDD system in New Jersey. Part-time coordinators require availability of 30 hours a week with flexibility and maintain a minimum caseload of 15 consumers 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 not to exceed 24 consumers.
Support Coordinator Responsibilities
Adhere to all the responsibilities required by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) including:
This is not an easy job and is not meant for all people. It requires discipline and a relentless problem-solving mentality, but your reward in improving the lives of people with disabilities can be boundless
Successful Support Coordinators Are
Support Coordinator State of NJ Requirements
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Compensation
Support Coordinators receive a rate of $154.88 for the creation of an ISP or attending an Exiting IEP Meeting. Support Coordinators also receive a guaranteed monthly rate of $154.88 per consumer supported with an approved ISP for monthly monitoring. Examples of annual caseload compensation are as follows:
$46,464.00 for 25 Consumers
$55,756.80 for 30 Consumers
$65,049.60 for 35 Consumers
$74,342.40 for 40 Consumers
$83,635.20 for 45 Consumers
$92,928.00 for 50 Consumers
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,464.00 - $74,342.40 per year
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Work Location: In person