Self-Direction Coordinator (SDC)
hace 10 días
Jamaica
Job Description Self-direction Coordinator is needed. Based out of Jamaica, NY, after 3 months of training in our Central Islip, NY, location. Only Apply if you can complete the three months of training in our Central Islip, NY location. 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. 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/EXPERIENCE BA and experience working in the OPWDD field. Bi-lingual (Spanish) Preferred. CATEGORY: • NON-EXEMPT
