DS & A Webinar
Join Disability Services and Advocacy, LLC as their panelists of experts share the Transition Roadmap for moving into DDD and the Adult Service System in New Jersey. This online webinar is Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:30pm. This webinar will be an hour with an open Q & A session following the presentation. Register today and be sure to share.
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Commissioner Adelman Testifies in Support of Comprehensive Legislative Package to Enhance Safety and Accountability in Developmental Disability Services
Commissioner Sarah Adelman testified before the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Dec. 19 in support a legislative package aimed at enhancing the health and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The legislation seeks to hold service providers accountable while ensuring that individuals receiving services and their families are treated with respect and dignity.
Read More Here: Enhance Safety and Accountability in Developmental Disability Services
Job Opportunity
Disability Services and Advocacy is hiring support coordinators. If interested apply here: https://www.dsausa.net/Job-Application
Support Coordinators are to adhere to the responsibilities required by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) including:
- Explaining to consumers and their families the new Fee-for-Service individualized budget system supporting people with developmental disabilities in NJ
- Working with the person and family in creating a support and service plan that details: how best to support the person, defines the needed services and their cost while ensuring the plan is within their budget, selects providers that will implement the plan
- Monitoring the implementation of the plan with monthly phone contact, quarterly face-to-face visits, annual home visits, and subsequent reports
- Adjusting the plan as needed to reflect the changing goals and needs of the consumer and or family
- Assisting the person and family in successfully navigating the complex social service and provider system supporting people with disabilities in your market area
- Effectively listen, communicate, and provide compassionate support to the consumer and their family
- Learning and becoming comfortable discussing the financial and legal issues facing people with disabilities and their families including: Guardianship, Wills, and Special Needs Trusts
- Inputting and updating all support activity as required by DDD and DS&A
- Responding quickly (within 48 hours or less) to all requests for information from: consumers, their family, providers, DDD officials, and DS&A management regarding the consumers your serve
- Effectively use technology in communication with consumers and preparing service plans and budgets
- Represent DS&A in a professional manner upholding the values it represents
Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year