Impactful Self-Direction Coordinator

Access: Supports for Living; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Middletown, NY, is seeking a Self-Direction Coordinator to manage assigned caseloads under NYS OPWDD Self-Direction. You will oversee participant budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high-quality customer service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and providers, budget amendments, and alignment with Life Plan outcomes, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $26.25 hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fiscal or budget management principles.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and smartphones.
• 1+ years of experience in OPWDD HCBS Waiver programs; Self-Direction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all budget management and compliance activities align with OPWDD regulations and funding guidelines.
• Review, verify, and approve invoices and budget-related requests for each participant.
• Assist participants and families with budget components to meet Life Plan goals.
• Collaborate with Support Brokers, Care Managers, and provider agencies for coordinated services.
• Provide administrative support including data entry into EHR and CHOICES systems.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excellent communication

Strong math skills

Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

CHOICES system

Job description

Access: Supports for Living in Middletown, NY, is seeking a Self-Direction Coordinator to manage assigned caseloads under NYS OPWDD Self-Direction. You will oversee participant budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high-quality customer service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and providers, budget amendments, and alignment with Life Plan outcomes, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a $26.25 hourly pay.