Self-Direction Coordinator

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc•Rochester, NY

20h•$22 - $30

About The Position

Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. Job Purpose: The primary function of this role is to ensure quality and Medicaid Compliance standards are met, through verification of all completed Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Department of Health (DOH) required documents in the Self-Direction Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a health care or human services related field preferred.
Associate’s degree in a health care or human services related field and at least one year of work experience In OPWDD setting or
High School Diploma and at least two years of work experience in OPWDD settings.
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License-a vehicle is required for business travel
Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate & resolve issues
Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy during difficult and/or stressful situations
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Proven ability to work in a demanding environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and electronic medical record systems (e.g., Medisked)
Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to lift, transfer and carry/move up to 50 pounds
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile and/or Agency Van and will be exposed to changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all OPWDD and DOH regulations
Assures the timely and accurate completion of Staff Action Plans /Service Plans for person’s receiving supports and that they are distributed per OPWDD/DOH regulation.
Maintains dates for required Staff Action Plans/ Service Plans, Life Plans/Plans of Care, Level of Care Eligibility Determination (LCED), etc., and assures all record keeping and documentation requirements are completed timely to meet billing, quality, and Medicaid Compliance standards.
Ensures all yearly paperwork is complete.
Consults with Program Managers/Supervisors to ensure consistency of services.
Assist Quality Improvement Dept with SD related corporate compliance investigations
Assist with staff education and training
Complete audits of SD Department from programmatic and service perspectives.
Serves as a positive role model for person’s supported and other staff. Interacts with others in a way which will assist person’s in developing behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Promotes positive respectful interactions with direct support professionals and persons supported.
Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Compliance Coordinator, Community Services Management team/ Designee, within scope of practice.
Participate on various committees as time permits
Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business relate matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
Must complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Department of Health (DOH) within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Must always adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures.
Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values: 1. Integrity 2. Courage 3. Adaptability 4. Respect
Adhere to all company/departmental policies & procedures and ensure departmental compliance