Self Directed Services Coordinator

J.M. Murray Center, Inc.•Munsons Corners, NY

8h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Promote, coordinate, and ensure ongoing Self-Directed Services through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Responsibilities include daily tasks to ensure that delivery of service to consumers is compliant with OPWDD regulations.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Efficient use of technology and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Databases
Highly organized, attention to detail and ability to prioritize
Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedules and assigned tasks – flexibility to work outside regular business hours when necessary to communicate with and train self-hired employees

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred; High school diploma and significant experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
2-3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; at least one year coordinating and scheduling work tasks.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between the Fiscal Intermediary Department and Human Resources. This includes attending regular meetings to ensure that self-hired staff personnel information is accurate and up to date.
Continually review service delivery by all self-hired staff to ensure timely and compliant documentation is received for billing, and that records and documentation meet regulations and departmental policies. This also includes ongoing review to ensure self-hired staff who have work hours recorded on their time records also have accompanying service notes documented for the individuals they serve4. Review and approve timecards for assigned employees according to the JMM payroll schedule and relevant company policies and procedures.
Provide training and ongoing support for self-hired staff on the company electronic health/medical record platform.
Communicate with self-hired staff about missing documentation or corrections needed to service entries on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate and timely billing.7. Communicate changes to department or agency processes related to staffing to self-directed staff, individuals/families, and Brokers.
Continually review usage of self-hired staff units and inform individuals/families and Brokers when the staffing lines have used seventy percent of allocated funds.
Process billing entries for self-hired staff, including reviewing and submitting any billable late entries within the allowable time-frame.
Provide training and guidance during the pre-employment process to individuals, families, support brokers, and self-hired staff.
Review pre-employment documents submitted for self-hired applicants for accuracy and completeness and request missing information prior to submitting to HR.
Assist individuals/families with completion of annual DSP evaluations.
As assigned by the Director, promptly follow up on and implement recommendations and procedures as a result of investigation recommendations.
Perform clerical duties necessary to maintain accurate records and service operations including but not limited to filing, copying, computer entry, organizing and ordering supplies, etc.
Attend all required and requested training and meetings. Ensure self-hired staff complete all required training upon hire and anything required annually.
Conduct self in a manner as to always contribute to maximum individual growth and in accordance with all regulations, the Code of Ethics and Company policy and procedures. Represents JM Murray and the JM Murray mission in a positive manner, treating people with respect and dignity.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.