Self-Directed Services Broker and Plan Writer

*SUMMARY* Responsible for the development and monitoring of program plans and individual budgets in the Self Direction Program.
Provides initial staff training on the individual specific plan to the staff responsible for implementation of the plan to the individual.
This position includes providing Agency Start Up/Support Broker services as requested.
Brokers assist individuals to self-direct and co-manage the services and supports they receive.
The Broker is responsible to create, update and review with the person their individual budgets annually and more often as needed.
The self-directed services Broker helps the person who wants more control and choice in the supports and services they receive to help them achieve their personal outcomes.
This position will also be responsible for overall delivery of services as needed.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* *Program Coordination* * Implement assessment recommendations, develop plans to support individual’s outcome pursuits.
* Facilitate the development and implementation of each person’s program plan assigned to caseload.
* Write skill acquisition and support programs with the person and with input from other professional staff and those assigned direct responsibility for implementation of the program plan.
* Monitor program plans to ensure accurate and pertinent value to each individual’s personal goals.
* Provide accurate and consistent communication with all members of the individual’s team, including parents, guardians, professionals, and those responsible for implementation of the program plan.
* Complete and maintain current agency training requirements pertinent to job duties.
* Train, coach, and monitor staff for implementation of the program plan.
* Implementation of direct support services may be required.
*Record Keeping/Financial Responsibility* * Ensure that all service provisions meet regulatory requirements, ensure documentation is complete in a timely and legible manner.
Follow-up with staff to ensure billing is accurate and correct.
* Maintain meeting minutes and documentation of team contacts.
* Ensure that each individual receiving services has an accurate and complete record.
* Complete quarterly QA checks on each individual’s records.
* Maintain accurate accounts of program enrollment, unit utilization and budget line items.
* Create and submit all programs, forms and reports as due.
* Ensure monthly billing is accurate for each person and submitted in a timely fashion.
* Complete all other reports as needed and requested by the department/agency.
* Keep expenses within the program budget allocations.
*Plan Writing* * Complete individual assessments prior to the creation of the plan and update as needed.
* Develop and implement each person’s program plan as directed by that person, and per the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ADM regulations and guidance.
* Monitor the individual’s progress on a monthly basis with interventions as necessary.
* Complete and submit monthly summary on each training program with updates as necessary.
* May assist with plan writing for other community programs such as SEMP, Community Pre-Vocational Services, or Pathway to Employment as time allows.
*Broker Services* * As startup broker, assist in design and completion of an approvable SD Plan/Budget.
* Support Broker- provide a variety of long-term supports and services to ensure successful implementation and continuation of the approved Plan/Budget.
The primary function of the support broker is to maintain the SD Plan/Budget.
The broker will facilitate the person-centered planning process, help the person develop a circle of support, provide training and support to help them gain the skills they need to hire and supervise staff, document services, etc.
* Support Brokers must have at least two face-to-face Circle of Support/Planning Team meetings with the individual during a one-year period.
This one-year period begins on the date that the Broker signs the Support Broker Signature line on the initial Support Broker Agreement between the individual and the Support Broker.
The one-year period restarts on the anniversary date of the Support Broker Signature.
* Monitor budget expenditures and make necessary and requested budget updates to ensure continued successful and complete service provision.
*Other* * Other duties as assigned * This position requires a three-week (21 days) notice for voluntary resignation of employment.
*QUALIFICATIONS* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A valid New York State Driver’s License is required.
Use of a dependable personal vehicle.
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE* Bachelor’s degree (B.
A.
) from a four-year college or university in a health service field and one year of related experience is required.
All Brokers are required to meet comprehensive training qualifications.
Prior to providing broker service, a broker must complete an 8 hour Broker Training Institute Course and other required training courses.
Additionally, 12 hours per year of professional development is required to maintain broker status.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the public.
*MATHEMATICAL SKILLS* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
*REASONING ABILITY* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and less frequently 75 pounds.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
from floor to waist required.
This position does require the person to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distant vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and ability to adjust focus.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the person to move from indoor to outdoor conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.
25 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person