PWDD Broker - Self Direction

Unity House of Cayuga County • City of Auburn, NY

3d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Unity House is hiring a PWDD Broker to support people with developmental disabilities through self-direction services. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, or an associate degree in human services or a related field and three years of relevant human services experience. OPWDD Broker training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. The successful candidate will have computer and keyboarding skills, be flexible and able to work in a team environment, and demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, customer-service, and leadership skills. Empathy and understanding of the PWDD population are essential. A valid NYS driver’s license that meets organizational policy and the ability to travel are required. Unity House’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability through inclusive, people-centered services and supports.

Requirements

• High school diploma and five years of experience, or an associate degree in human services or a related field and three years of experience in a relevant human services field.
• Complete OPWDD Broker training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Computer skills and familiarity with keyboarding.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, customer-service, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and empathy for the PWDD population.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge to work professionally with multiple service provider agencies.
• Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable under organizational policy and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience with Person Centered Planning and advanced person-centered planning.
• Knowledge or experience developing a person-centered budget.
• Knowledge or experience with self-advocacy and self-development.
• Knowledge or experience planning team meetings or circles of support.
• Knowledge or experience writing or providing service plans.
• Knowledge or experience with OPWDD regulations, Medicaid regulations, and budgets.

Benefits

• Health insurance and other benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid time off that accrues each pay period.
• 401(k) contributions matched up to 3.5%.
• Free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Early payday and direct deposit options.
• Tuition reimbursement, free training, and promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree