The Director of Self-Directed Services will report to the Executive Director. The Director of Self-Directed Services will be responsible for the oversight of the Self-Direction Program. The Director of Self-Directed is responsible for the direct supervision of the self-direction staff and activities in the Fiscal Intermediary program.
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Supervises and manages Agency Self-Direction staff within the department.
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Ensures staff develops and maintains all records and documentation per NYS OPWDD and Medicaid requirements.
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Carries a modified caseload.
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Ensures SD Program staff provides high quality and person-centered services to their participants.
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Reviews and evaluates status of the SD program and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
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Provides coverage of SD caseload in absence of other staff.
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Reviews client budgets, invoices, etc. as needed according to agency procedures.
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Ensures training requirements for all program staff including SD Coordinators are met.
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Implements SD quality assurance policy, procedures and plan.
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Participates in SD program emergency on call coverage.
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Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure all billable events are properly documented.
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Attends and participates in relevant community and professional providers meetings.
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Complete 12 hours annual training.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Degree in Health and Human Service field; Masters preferred and at least one year working with people with I/DD
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At least two years of supervisory skills preferred
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Excellent communication and written skills; organizational skills and the ability to resolve conflict
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Skilled in technology and usage of software programs
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Valid NYS Driver's License
