SALARY 50K

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Self-Direction Coordinator (SDC) will assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in developing, utilizing, and maintaining their self-direct services. The SDC is responsible for implementing services listed in the approved budget and assists in the payment of the approved goods and services. This position requires high customer service and ensures that best practices are carried out to achieve service effectiveness and efficiency.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Individuals and families in the development and maintenance of the SD Budget
• Review and update the SD Budget, PCP, and Hab. Plans.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of staff
• Assist individuals and families with expenditures.
• Work with individuals and brokers to initiate and complete the self-direction process.
• Read and respond to emails within 24 hours
• Return all voice mails within 24 hours
• Serve as liaison between individual, broker, and OPWDD
• Monitor individual's budget utilization
• Provide staff recruitment and payroll assistance to self-hired staff.
• Schedule launch and team meetings as required.
• Completes all assignments promptly.
• Preparation of statistical data.
• Attend ISP meetings and update DDP2 as required
• Review the Habilitation Plan and Safeguards at least every six months and/or as necessary
• Review and correlate the Self-direct staff attendance, timesheet, and service documentation.
• Ensures that services are related to listed outcomes
• Monitor the quality of services delivered to individuals i.e. completion of the self-monitoring tool and satisfaction questionnaire.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The coordinator can follow instructions and respond to management's directions accurately and efficiently.
• The coordinator must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to stay focused and concentrate under everyday or heavy distractions.
• Always maintain a professional and clean appearance consistent with company standards.

• REQUIRED Must possess a Valid NY State Driver's License and Insured Vehicle W/ 100/300 Bodily Injury Liability Insurance
• PPD TEST (TB)

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

BA and experience working in the OPWDD field.

Bi-lingual (Spanish) Preferred.

CATEGORY:

• NON-EXEMPT