Broker

Upstate Caring Partners•City of Utica, NY

19h•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Broker is to assist individuals, along with their circle of support, in the development and on-going maintenance of the Self Directed Plan so that it meets the needs of the individual and remains current and eligible for Medicaid funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with developmental disabilities.
Must meet and maintain OPWDD Broker training and certification requirements.
Working knowledge of community resources available in the community.
Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan / Budget including one meeting per quarter for reviews and updates as needed.
Provide education, training, and support to the individual and family in implementing the Self-Directed plan/budget.
Review Self Directed expenditures, assist individual with budgeting and monitoring of the Monthly Spending Detail report.
Assist individual with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and retaining appropriate support staff as well as scheduling and supervising staff and back-up staff.
Assist individual with building and maintaining a positive circle of supports and meaningful connections in the community.
Problem-solve and proactively anticipate issues to avert crisis and/or loss of Medicaid funding.
Work effectively and collaboratively with other internal and external support programs in the best interest of the individual.
Provide support and service in crisis which may require off-hours and/or weekend intervention