Self Direction Start Up Support Broker

AIM Services Inc•Saratoga Springs, NY

14d

About The Position

Purpose: The Start-Up Broker will assist the individual with developmental disabilities to develop a complete Self Direction plan and budget. The Start-Up Broker will assist in developing a Circle of Support, facilitate Person Centered Planning, create an Individualized Budget and write the Self Direction Plan and Budget. The Start-Up Broker will collaborate with the Fiscal Intermediary agency to launch the person’s Self Direction Plan as well as transition it to a Support Broker. The Broker will possess a professional, patient (tolerant) understanding manner and work to maintain a calm, kind, caring and safe environment for the individuals we serve in their home and the community. The Support Broker will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to Self-Direct Services and Supports through Self Direction. The Broker will provide a variety of ongoing supports to ensure successful implementation, review and updating of the Self Direction plan/budget and Medicaid compliance supporting service billing. The Broker will work with the individual and the Circle of Support to assist the individual in reaching his/her own maximum level of independence and power of potential by promoting a sense of self-worth, acceptance, achievement, citizenship, personal growth and personal choice. The Broker will implement each individual’s person centered plan to assist each individual with improving their skills to be as independent as possible.

Requirements

Must contain Office for People with Developmental Disability (OPWDD) Start Up/ Support Broker Certification which includes: completion of Circle of Support, Self-Advocacy/ Self Determination, Person Center Planning, Broker Training Institute and Self Direction Budget Template Training Completed
Associate’s Degree in a Human Services Related Field with 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services Related Field with 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
Program specific training (provided)
Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle.
Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times
Lifting/transferring – individuals/items of various weights – must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Bending/Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Reading / Math skills at a level to perform job duties (read-implement physician orders, give medications as ordered, prepare recipes, read program documentation, etc.)
Demonstrated interest and ability to make possible the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services
Adherence to Agency policies including attendance policy

Responsibilities

To implement, and document each individual’s total person centered plan, encouraging maximum independence and self-worth.
To monitor/maintain/amend the individuals Self Direction plan to best suit the individual’s goals and maximize their potential. To bill for a pre determined number for Broker Services.
To assist the family/individual with recruiting staff to teach the individual the person centered goals developed for the Self Direction plan.
To teach the individual the day to day operation of the residence including meal preparation, inventory, laundry, housekeeping duties, infection control, and purchase of supplies, etc.
To comply with all state, federal and agency policies, procedures, regulations as indicated by OPWDD.
To maintain all Individual’s records, ensuring filing, accuracy, compliance, updating.
To operate agency vehicles in compliance with agency policies/procedures, and traffic laws, ensuring/documenting vehicle maintenance/condition.
To assist in the coordination/participation/communication and documentation of individual meetings.
To maintain a calm, tolerant, kind, courteous, accepting environment in compliance with the individuals’ service plan and plan of protective oversight, while in the individuals’ residence and community.
To provide, ensure a safe work/living environment including compliance with all safety policies/procedures and regulations.
To attend any trainings, meetings, updates medical requirements necessary/required. To acquire and maintain all required certifications in accordance with agency policy. Attend and participate in staff meetings on a regular basis and assure attendance at all mandatory meetings.
To foster community inclusion by involving the individual(s) in the planning and implementation of recreational and leisure activities.
Remain aware/respectful of the individuals’ rights and responsibilities; immediately reporting any concerns or issues of potential harm, mistreatment or rights restriction.
Embraces an approach of self-determination. Works for and with the individuals on their own individualized outcomes.
Participate as an active member of the individuals’ program team and Circle of Support.
Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation.
Any and all other related duties as requested by supervisor.