Program Operations Specialist 1

People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PURPOSE: The Program Operations Specialist 1 supports the Self-Direction Unit, serving over 9,000 individuals across 17 counties. The role involves managing caseloads, reviewing budgets, and coordinating with brokers and fiscal intermediaries.

LOCATION: West Seneca, Erie County, NY. Requires professional-level administrative and planning work in developmental disability services. Strong analytical and budgeting skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field
• Two years of experience in a federal or state certified human services program
• One year of experience in a professional administrative position planning, coordinating, monitoring or evaluating services for people with developmental disabilities
• Information gathering and analysis experience
• Experience with budget review and fiscal management in human services context

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads for Self-Direction Unit participants
• Review and approve self-directed service budgets
• Coordinate with brokers and fiscal intermediaries
• Provide technical assistance to participants and stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Two years of experience in a federal or state certified human services program

One year of experience in a professional administrative position planning, coordinating, monitoring or evaluating services for people with developmental disabilities

Information gathering and analysis experience

Experience with budget review and fiscal management in human services context

Job description

This Program Operations Specialist 1 position supports the Self-Direction Unit within New York's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, serving over 9,000 individuals across 17 counties. The role involves managing caseloads, reviewing and approving self-directed service budgets, coordinating with brokers and fiscal intermediaries, and providing technical assistance to participants and stakeholders. The position is based in West Seneca, Erie County, and requires professional-level administrative and planning work in developmental disability services.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field
• Two years of experience in a federal or state certified human services program
• One year of experience in a professional administrative position planning, coordinating, monitoring or evaluating services for people with developmental disabilities
• Information gathering and analysis experience
• Experience with budget review and fiscal management in human services context