RESPITE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM COORDINATOR)Part-Time

About the Role

Join a Team That's Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey! At the Family Resource Network (FRN), we're committed to improving the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With over 30 programs and services, we've impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for over five decades. Our community events, like the "Walk for the ONE" 5k walk/run and the Autism Beach Bash, bring even more people together in support of our mission. As part of FRN, you'll be joining a statewide organization that serves over 3,500 through direct service and 80,000 individuals through training and education annually. FRN's core service areas include providing community-based programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.

At FRN, our values-driven culture is what sets us apart. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone's voice is heard, and every contribution matters. Our focus on respect, integrity, and teamwork allows us to create meaningful change for the individuals and families we serve, while ensuring that each team member thrives in a supportive, collaborative workplace. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and lend your talents to advancing our mission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Professionals, including interviews, annual evaluations, quarterly staff meetings, etc.
• Enter progress notes and confirm attendance records for each event.
• Lead expansion efforts to increase program attendance through correspondence with families, school districts, and local groups.
• Manage the hiring, training, and oversight of Respite Connection staff.
• Plan and coordinate all Respite Connections activities.
• Conduct intake interviews for new program participants.
• Ensure all required documentation is gathered and submitted to funders as requested.
• Develop program materials including flyers, policies, brochures, fact sheets, articles, etc.
• Promote program and initiate program expansion through collaborative relationships with community groups, service providers, and Care Management Organization (CMO's).
• Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Maintain youth information files, records, applications, etc. and update information when applicable.
• Submit all pertinent documents and data entry, including attendance sheets, program notes, authorizations, timesheets, reconciliation reports, coordinator reports, incident reports, etc. by specified deadlines.
• Order materials needed for each program site and track expenses.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or CEO.

Schedule

Hybrid role – 20+ hours per week. Must be able to work during the day and on Saturdays.