Self-Direction Coordinator (SDC) - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk : Job Details

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Major Responsibilities

The Self-Direction Coordinator (SDC) will assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, in the development, utilization, and maintenance of their self-direct services. The SDC is responsible for the implementation of services as listed in the approved budget and assists in the payment of approved goods and services. This position requires a high degree of customer service and ensures best practices are carried out to achieve service effectiveness and efficiency.

• Assist Individuals and families in the development and maintenance of the SD Budget
• Review and update the SD Budget, PCP, and Hab. Plans.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of staff
• Provide assistance to individuals and families with expenditures.
• Work with individuals and brokers to initiate and complete the self-direction process.
• Read and respond to emails within 24 hours
• Return all voice mails within 24 hours
• Serve as liaison between Individual, broker, and OPWDD
• Monitor individual's budget utilization
• Provide staff recruitment and payroll assistance to self-hired staff.
• Schedule launch and team meetings as required.
• Completes all assignments in a timely manner.
• Preparation of statistical data.
• Attend ISP meetings and update DDP2 as required
• Review Habilitation Plan and Safeguards at least every 6 months and/or as necessary
• Review and correlate the Self-direct staff attendance, time-sheet, and service documentation.
• Ensures that services are related to listed outcomes
• Monitor quality of services delivered to individuals i.e. completion of self-monitoring tool, satisfaction questionnaire.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Major ResponsibilitiesThe Self-Direction Coordinator (SDC) will assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, in the development, utilization, and maintenance of their self-direct services. The SDC is responsible for the implementation of services as listed in the approved budget and assists in the payment of approved goods and services. This position requires a high degree of customer service and ensures best practices are carried out to achieve service effectiveness and efficiency.Detailed Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals and families in the development and maintenance of the SD Budget
• Review and update the SD Budget, PCP, and Hab. Plans.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of staff
• Provide assistance to individuals and families with expenditures.
• Work with individuals and brokers to initiate and complete the self-direction process.
• Read and respond to emails within 24 hours
• Return all voice mails within 24 hours
• Serve as liaison between Individual, broker, and OPWDD
• Monitor individual's budget utilization
• Provide staff recruitment and payroll assistance to self-hired staff.
• Schedule launch and team meetings as required.
• Completes all assignments in a timely manner.
• Preparation of statistical data.
• Attend ISP meetings and update DDP2 as required
• Review Habilitation Plan and Safeguards at least every 6 months and/or as necessary
• Review and correlate the Self-direct staff attendance, time-sheet, and service documentation.
• Ensures that services are related to listed outcomes
• Monitor quality of services delivered to individuals i.e. completion of self-monitoring tool, satisfaction questionnaire.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management's directions accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to stay focused and concentrate under normal or heavy distractions.
• Must maintain a professional and clean appearance at all times consistent with company standards.
• REQUIRED Must possess a Valid NY State Driver's License and Insured Vehicle W/ 100/300 Bodily Injury Liability Insurance
• PPD TEST (TB)

Education/Training/ExperienceBA and experience working in the OPWDD field.CategoryBi-lingual (Spanish) Preferred.

• NON-EXEMPT

Salary: $49999.99 - $50000.00 per yearSeniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesCivic and Social Organizations

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