Self Directed Services Coordinator

Self Directed Services Coordinator Latham, NY 12110 Apply Overview Salary Range $25.00 - $30.55 Hourly Job Shift Day Apply Description Self-Direction Services Coordinator Salary Range: $25/hr - $30.55/hr plus an Elite Benefit Package Hours: 40 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 8:30a-4:30p, flexibility may be required for meetings) Location: Latham office/Hybrid WFH after first 60 days We pay for Experience; Please submit a Resume Summary A Self Directed Services Coordinator drives operational, financial, and regulatory integrity for a 80-person caseload in OPWDD Self-Directed Services—empowering individuals to maximize their independence while maintaining compliance with state and federal healthcare standards. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services-related field preferred. This may be substituted with an Associates’ Degree and one-year of experience in working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. QIDP Preferred Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Successful candidates will have: the ability to multitask and work independently, while still being part of a collaborative team. exceptional organizational and prioritization skills comfort with learning new technology and teaching this technology to others. knowledge and implementation of Person-Centered Planning skills people skills, and comfort with communicating regularly via all forms of contact. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) Overseeing a caseload of up to 80 individuals. This includes: Processing all reimbursements for individuals, vendors, and staff; and ensuring that reimbursements meet all Medicaid and OPWDD requirements. Reviewing all staff notes on a monthly basis Monitoring expenses and reviewing monthly expenditure reports and sharing monthly reports to each individual’s team. Acting as the main point of contact for the individuals’ self-directed services. Attending biannual Life Plan meetings for all individuals and reviewing Life Plans to ensure all Medicaid and OPWDD requirements for service delivery and billing are met Reviewing Staff Action Plans created by Support Brokers to ensure they match the Life Plan Communicating with various Wildwood departments involved in a person’s Self-Direction services (HR, Finance, Training). Maintaining annual required OPWDD and Wildwood trainings Ensuring all documentation is scanned and saved for a period of 10 years, regular auditing of individual’s files, and maintaining organization of electronic files. Keeping up on OPWDD and Medicaid regulations as they pertain to Self-Direction services, and communicating these regulations to participants as needed. Compiling information for all individuals on their caseload who receive a Housing Subsidy; this may include doing Quality Assurance walkthroughs, home visits, assisting in gathering documents, and completing monthly progress notes for billing of services. Qualifications Additional Requirements: A valid NYS driver's license, daily access to a vehicle and driving record acceptable to the agency insurance carrier's standards are required.