Support Coordinator
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Support CoordinatorSummaryTitle:Support CoordinatorID:1025Location:Brooklyn, NYDepartment:AdministrativeMore about this job >DescriptionThe 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 staffLiaison between families and care providersMaintain charts and manage program time sheets submissionsWrite and implement staff action plansProvide coverage with participants in the program in the absence of program staffEnsure compliance with OPWDD and Medicaid regulationsComplete incident reporting process as per requirementsMaintain thorough documentation of servicesRequirements:Excellent proficiency with computersStrong organizational skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Excellent oral and written communication skillsAble to communicate effectively with staff, management, and other outside personnel.Arabic or Chinese speaking a plusEducationBachelor's Degree in health-related or human services with one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.Job Type: Full-time