SELF-DIRECTION COORDINATOR (OPWDD)

Community Mainstreaming; Village of Westbury (NY); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Benefits

Vision Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft & Fraud Protection

Legal Services

403(B) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Voluntary Life Insurance & LTD

Résumé du poste

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator in New York to oversee self-directed plans and budgets. You will process paperwork, bill for services, and work with participants, families, and vendors to ensure timely reimbursements.

The role requires detail-oriented collaboration, strong organizational and communication skills, and knowledge of OPWDD services. Full-time with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Self-Direction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and three years in human health service field preferred.
• Three-year experience as Self-Directed Broker or related OPWDD position.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of OPWDD services and supports.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Circles of Support and CMA Self-Direction Team to implement and manage self-directed plans and budgets.
• Maintain accurate copies of plans, budgets, and related service records for billing.
• Relay invoice concerns and staffing issues to senior staff and program directors.
• Organize reimbursement approvals in line with CMA policies.
• Report incidents to the Justice Center and Fiscal Intermediary; ensure understanding of reportable incidents.

Connaissances

Self-Direction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

OPWDD knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years in health services

3 years as Self-Directed Broker or similar OPWDD role

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Who We Are:

At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org.

Overview:

As a Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator (FIC), you'll play a crucial role in overseeing Self-Direction Plans and Budgets. You'll process paperwork, bill for services, and work closely with participants, families, and vendors to ensure services and reimbursements are provided promptly and accurately.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to contribute to a supportive and efficient system, we want to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions make a real difference. The chance to work for an organization that transforms lives and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate and Implement: Work closely with Circles of Support and the CMA's Self-Direction (SD) Team to successfully implement and manage self-directed plans and budgets for our dynamic and growing program.
• Maintain Records: Keep accurate copies of plans, budgets, and all components of individual service records and documents to support billing.
• Communicate Staffing Concerns: Relay any invoice concerns, including missing payments, to Senior FIC and Program Director. Relay any staffing concerns reported by families to the SHSS Coordinator and Program Director.
• Organize Documentation: Maintain organized documentation of reimbursement approvals in line with current CMA policies.
• Report Incidents: Appropriately report incidents to the Justice Center and Fiscal Intermediary (FI).
• Ensure Understanding: Ensure that individuals and Circle of Support members have a clear understanding of what constitutes a reportable incident.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Self-Direction experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and three years in human health service field preferred.
• Three-year experience as Self-Directed Broker or related OPWDD position.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer programs such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Working Knowledge of OPWDD services and supports.

Work Hours/Schedule:

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM with flexible scheduling options

Pay:

$55,000/year

• Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Vision Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Services
• 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
• Tuition Assistance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off:

• Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
• Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays.

As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief.

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.