Broker

Upstate-Caring-Partners; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Upstate-Caring-Partners in Utica, NY is seeking a Broker to assist individuals and their circle of support in developing and maintaining the Self Directed Plan to meet Medicaid funding needs.

The role includes quarterly plan reviews, education and support for implementing the plan, and collaboration with internal and external programs to prevent Medicaid funding loss; travel throughout New York may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with developmental disabilities.
• OPWDD Broker training and certification required.
• Working knowledge of community resources available in the community.
• Travel is required; must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan / Budget including one meeting per quarter for reviews and updates as needed.
• Provide education, training, and support to the individual and family in implementing the Self-Directed plan/budget.
• Review Self Directed expenditures, assist individual with budgeting and monitoring of the Monthly Spending Detail report.
• Assist individual with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and retaining appropriate support staff as well as scheduling and supervising staff and back-up staff.
• Assist individual with building and maintaining a positive circle of supports and meaningful connections in the community.
• Problem-solve and proactively anticipate issues to avert crisis and/or loss of Medicaid funding.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other internal and external support programs in the best interest of the individual.
• Provide support and service in crisis which may require off-hours and/or weekend intervention

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field

Job description

Administrative Office | 1027 Utica, NY 13502, USA

Description

Pay $17.62-18.00/hr

The role of the Broker is to assist individuals, along with their circle of support, in the development and on-going maintenance of the Self Directed Plan so that it meets the needs of the individual and remains current and eligible for Medicaid funding.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan / Budget including one meeting per quarter for reviews and updates as needed.
• Provide education, training, and support to the individual and family in implementing the Self-Directed plan/budget.
• Review Self Directed expenditures, assist individual with budgeting and monitoring of the Monthly Spending Detail report.
• Assist individual with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and retaining appropriate support staff as well as scheduling and supervising staff and back-up staff.
• Assist individual with building and maintaining a positive circle of supports and meaningful connections in the community.
• Problem-solve and proactively anticipate issues to avert crisis and/or loss of Medicaid funding.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other internal and external support programs in the best interest of the individual.
• Provide support and service in crisis which may require off-hours and/or weekend intervention

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with developmental disabilities.
• Must meet and maintain OPWDD Broker training and certification requirements.
• Working knowledge of community resources available in the community.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

BENEFITS

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)