SERVICE COORDINATORS

About the Organization:



ARC of Rockland is a recognized leader in the Human Services field, serving Rockland County NY, providing a variety of services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our programs are staffed by dedicated and caring individuals including licensed professionals and skilled, motivated direct care and support staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.



Our mission is to make available to individuals with developmental disabilities, circumstances and opportunities that will lead to an ever improving quality of life which will allow them to participate fully in society?s mainstream.



At ARC of Rockland, our staff is important: We believe that every staff person has a vital role in achieving our mission. We are committed to providing our staff with quality training, support and supervision in a productive and respectful atmosphere. We value each other?s contributions.



About the Opportunity:

Do you have a genuine desire to play a key role in the life of another person who would benefit through your case management skills?



We are currently seeking, high energy, compassionate, motivated, flexible individuals who are self starters and have a real interest in working with individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability to work as SERVICE COORDINATORS.



Our SERVICE COORDINATORS are responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for individuals and their advocates. They provide case management services to all individuals on their assigned caseload. The duties include determining individual aptitudes, interests and preferences and then linking and referring the individual to appropriate service providers, activities, and developing natural supports for the individual. Service Coordinators are responsible for monitoring the individual?s satisfaction with their ISP and effecting a change in their ISP when required.



ARC of Rockland offers competitive salaries and a benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, tuition assistance, 50% day care discount, generous time off policy, TDA and an agency funded pension plan . We offer on-going training, supervision and opportunities to advance in an atmosphere that values our employees.

Experience and Skills Required:



This position requires a Bachelor degree, experience in case managment and/or social work background and working with people with developmental disabilities (MR/DD population) is a plus. Excellent English oral and written skills, the ability to interact effectively with coworkers, consumers, families and outside contacts and, good PC skills is a must! Bilingual skills are a plus.



Please send your resume in confidence to jobs@rocklandarc.org or fax (845) 267-2364.



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



ARC of Rockland, Creating a Lifetime of Abilities for People with Disabilities, is now celebrating its 51st anniversary serving the Rockland County community!! For more information on ARC of Rockland, please visit our website at www.rocklandarc.org



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