SELF-DIRECTION COORDINATOR (OPWDD)

Community Mainstreaming Associates•Westbury, NY

20d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator (FIC), you'll play a crucial role in overseeing Self-Direction Plans and Budgets. You'll process paperwork, bill for services, and work closely with participants, families, and vendors to ensure services and reimbursements are provided promptly and accurately. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to contribute to a supportive and efficient system, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Self-Direction experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree and three years in human health service field preferred.
Three-year experience as Self-Directed Broker or related OPWDD position.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in computer programs such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Working Knowledge of OPWDD services and supports.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and Implement: Work closely with Circles of Support and the CMA's Self-Direction (SD) Team to successfully implement and manage self-directed plans and budgets for our dynamic and growing program.
Maintain Records: Keep accurate copies of plans, budgets, and all components of individual service records and documents to support billing.
Communicate Staffing Concerns: Relay any invoice concerns, including missing payments, to Senior FIC and Program Director. Relay any staffing concerns reported by families to the SHSS Coordinator and Program Director.
Organize Documentation: Maintain organized documentation of reimbursement approvals in line with current CMA policies.
Report Incidents: Appropriately report incidents to the Justice Center and Fiscal Intermediary (FI).
Ensure Understanding: Ensure that individuals and Circle of Support members have a clear understanding of what constitutes a reportable incident.

Benefits

Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
Vision Plan
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Legal Services
403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
Tuition Assistance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
10 paid holidays.
Opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.