Self Directed Services Coordinator

WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC•Town of Colonie, NY

4d•$25 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
A valid NYS driver's license, daily access to a vehicle and driving record acceptable to the agency insurance carrier's standards are required.

Nice To Haves

QIDP Preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing a caseload of up to 80 individuals.
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.