Self Direction Specialist 4 FT 40-0385 Position Available In Monroe, New York

Self Direction Specialist 4 FT 40-0385 The Arc of Monroe – 3.2 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $24 – $26 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Working with people with disabilities Mid-level Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description Works as both a Fiscal Intermediary (FI) and a Support Broker. Ensures persons supported have the opportunity to make choices; develop and achieve; participate in community; maintain good health and secure personal future; be treated with respect and dignity; and experience relationships with family members, friends and neighbors. As an

FI:

Responsible for the oversight of the Self-Direction Plan/Budget on their caseload ensuring the person supported their families and circle of support to self-directed services work within the individualized budget. Processes paperwork; bills for services; provides fiscal accounting and reporting; provides Medicaid, corporate compliance and general administrative and staffing supports; and works with persons supported, families and vendors to ensure services and reimbursements of funds are provided in timely and appropriate manner. As a

Support Broker:

Assist persons supported through a person centered approach by developing a circle of support and completing approvable individualized plans and budget for services. May provide training and support to persons supported to help in gaining skills and competencies needed to manage self-directed services. Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years’ experience, working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities OR Associates Degree in a related field and 4 years’ experience, working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities FI experience and trainings preferred OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered. Broker experience and current broker trainings required by OPWDD preferred. Licensure/Certification Valid NYS Driver’s License. Availability of insured personal vehicle to transport self and occasionally individuals as necessary. Additional liability insurance for occasional transport of individuals served is recommended. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.