Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator for Self-Direction (OPWDD)

Living Resources; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Payment in lieu of Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Job summary

Living Resources in Albany, NY, seeks a skilled Fiscal Intermediary/Broker to manage billing, Medicaid compliance, and administrative support for participants in Self-Direction programs.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience, HS diploma, and a valid NYS driver's license; offers paid training and comprehensive benefits. You will collaborate with families, brokers, and staff, maintain accurate records in Self-Direction EHR, and participate in budget and staffing planning.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in Self-Direction programs as Fiscal Intermediary or Broker.
• Experience with Self-Direction EHR (electronic health records) preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid NYS Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Billing and payment of approved goods and services on behalf of the participant.
• Fiscal accounting and reporting.
• Ensure Medicaid and corporate compliance.
• General administrative supports.
• Verify staff employment eligibility.
• Help the participant manage staff.
• Participate in Life Plan meetings regarding staffing, budgets, and self-direction.
• Participate in Circle of Support/Care Planning Team meetings as a budget resource.
• Incident Management - reporting/investigating related to self-hired staff, coordinating with incident management team.
• Provide training to the participant on employer responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with independent and agency brokers.
• Provide educational and training support to participants, families, brokers, staff, and interested parties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Self-Direction EHR

Job description

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Responsibilities

• Billing and payment of approved goods and services on behalf of the participant.
• Fiscal accounting and reporting.
• Ensure Medicaid and corporate compliance.
• General administrative supports.
• Verify staff employment eligibility.
• Help the participant manage staff.
• Participate in annual and/or semi-annual Life Plan meetings to discuss issues related to self-directed staffing and/or supports and budget expenditures, as required or as requested.
• Participate in Circle of Support/Care Planning Team meetings as a budget resource, as needed or as requested.
• Incident Management - reporting/investigating related to self-hired staff, as required and in coordination with incident management team.
• Provide training to the participant on his/her employer responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with independent and agency brokers.
• Provide educational and training support to participants, families, brokers, staff, and interested parties.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in Self-Direction programs as Fiscal Intermediary or Broker
• Experience with Self-Direction EHR (electronic health records) preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid NYS Driver's License

Benefits

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, and Retirement Programs.

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!

Salary Description

$52,000