Description
Location: Middletown NY
Pay Rate: $25.00
Hours: MondayFriday 8:30AM5:00PM 40hrs)
NO WEEKENDS Benefit Package.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- We are looking for a skilled individual to join our growing team! The primary responsibilities of the FI Coordinator is to provide support and guidance to individuals who selfdirect their services through their selfdirected budget.
- Responsibilities include
- active participation in the personcentered planning process and oversight of the selfdirected budget once approved.
- The FI Coordinator will work with participants families and vendors to ensure services and reimbursements of funds adhere to OPWDD guidance and regulations and are processed in a timely and appropriate manner.
- The ideal person will possess exceptional communication skills and will be the initial point of contact for daily inquiries requests and follow ups by individuals families selfhired workers care managers and brokers.
- The FI Coordinator will participate in Life Plan meetings and Circle of Support meetings and must be able to provide guidance on OPWDD regulations around all aspects of the selfdirection budget.
- The ideal candidate should be a selfstarter with a proactive attitude who can anticipate the needs of the department and have a professional friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
- Must be proficient at multitasking as this position requires great attention to detail.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
- Review and implement startup budgets full budgets and budget amendments communicating budget changes to agency departments including human resources finance and compliance.
- Complete training for new selfhired staff; inform staff when they are cleared to work; Ensure completion of mandated annual agency trainings.
- Perform OPWDD and agency compliance review of Life Plans including facilitating any corrections needed to ensure all billing requirements
- Provide administrative support including data entry and entering information into CHOICES system (ex. DDP1s)
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Assignments may be determined at a future date
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred
- Must have the ability to multitask prioritize and work independently
- Must have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate and problem solve with coworkers in a positive and professional manner
- Must have excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Must have proficiency in use of technology/computers including use of Word Excel email
- Must have the ability to work as part of an integrated team
- Must demonstrate a general knowledge of services provided
Education/Experience:
- Experience working in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field is preferred
- Twoyear proven work experience related to clerical or office work is preferred
- HS Diploma or equivalency degree
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (Preferred)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for longperiods of time
- Work alongside coworkers within 3 feet.
EEO Employer
Required Experience:
IC