Self-Direction Budget & Care Coordinator

Colonial Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in New York is seeking a Self-Direction Coordinator to supervise participant budgets and ensure compliance with OPWDD Self-Direction programs. You will manage fiscal intermediary services and support families, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and service quality.

You will collaborate with Care Managers and provider agencies, attend Life Plan meetings, and help participants align budgets with Life Plan goals, while coordinating across EHR/CHOICES systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in OPWDD HCBS Waiver programs; Self-Direction experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all fiscal intermediary services comply with OPWDD regulations and funding guidelines.
• Review, verify, and approve invoices and payments per participant budgets.
• Review and approve Staff Action Plans for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor budget usage to prevent variances and submit amendments as needed.
• Serve as main contact for participants and families, guiding policies and procedures.
• Attend Life Plan and Circle of Support meetings and collaborate with providers.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Smartphones

Job description

Colonial Group in New York is seeking a Self-Direction Coordinator to supervise participant budgets and ensure compliance with OPWDD Self-Direction programs. You will manage fiscal intermediary services and support families, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and service quality.

You will collaborate with Care Managers and provider agencies, attend Life Plan meetings, and help participants align budgets with Life Plan goals, while coordinating across EHR/CHOICES systems.