Broker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

EAP

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Broker to assist individuals and their supports in developing and maintaining Self-Directed Plans that stay current for Medicaid funding.

You will develop budgets, educate families, review expenditures, and assist with staffing and community connections, ensuring continuity and crisis prevention. Travel is required; NYS driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with developmental disabilities.
• Must meet OPWDD Broker training and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of local community resources is required.
• Travel is required; valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan/Budget with quarterly reviews.
• Provide education, training, and support to individual and family for the Self-Directed plan/budget.
• Review expenditures and assist with budgeting and monthly spending detail.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and supervising support staff.
• Support building a positive circle of supports and community connections.
• Problem-solve to prevent crises and preserve Medicaid funding.
• Collaborate with internal and external programs for the individual’s best interests.
• Provide crisis support which may require off-hours/weekend intervention.

Skills

Experience with DD

OPWDD Training

Community resources

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology/Human Services

Job 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.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.