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nEmpowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with
ndevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion
nJob Purpose:
nThe primary purpose of this position is to assist individuals and/or their families with implementing their self-direction budgets by attending meetings and ensuring payments are made according to budget. As employer of record, ensure quality and Medicaid Compliance standards are met according to regulations. This role also specializes in management of housing subsidies through Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
nHiring Rate $22-$26/hour commensurate with experience
nBenefits:
nnn403(b) with discretionary match
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nnDental & Vision insurance
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nnEmployee assistance program
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nnFlexible spending account
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nnHealth insurance with HSA and employer match
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nnHealth savings account
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nnLife insurance
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nnGenerous PTO bank
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nnParental leave
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nnReferral program
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n nEssential Functions:
nSelf-Direction Coordinator
nnnDirect contact for person supported and manager of service; this includes serving as a member of their Circle of Support (COS) as assigned per caseload.
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nnProvide ongoing training and support to persons supported and COS to gain and maintain the skills necessary to manage self-directed services.
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nnParticipation in annual and/or semi-annual Life Plan meetings per person supported preference (in person or virtually).
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nnManagement of compliance related documents assures the timely and accurate completion of plan for individuals receiving services per OPWDD and other regulatory requirements including but not limited to, annual forms, staff action plan, Life Plan, budget and all other supporting documentation.
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nnMaintain documentation standards in electronic health records systems.
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nnPerform duties associated with the agency’s employer of record responsibilities. This includes assisting individuals with managing their staffs job assignment, wage/status, and onboarding.
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nnPerform at minimum, quarterly check-in calls to ensure satisfaction with services.
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nnMonitor budget activity to ensure expenses are within the Personal Resource Account (PRA) and meet all OPWDD regulations.
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nnRemain compliant with all regulations and guidance associated with self-directed services (including but not limited to; quarterly Webex, Administrative Directive Memorandum (ADM) and Self-Direction Guide for Providers).
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nnReporting any incidents or compliance concerns to appropriate personnel.
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nnConsult with Program Managers/Supervisors to ensure consistency of services.
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nnPerforms other duties assigned by Self-Direction Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.
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n nHousing Coordinator:
nnnEnsure housing payments and billing meets Federal, State and local regulations, while engaging in continuous learning and being up to date on changing regulations.
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nnHandles correspondence and collaboration with people supported, vendors, and support team members in a timely and professional manner.
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nnAssists in maintaining and tracking all documents needed for person to receive their housing subsidy.
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nnCompletion of Housing report and confirmation of payments monthly.
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nnCompletes and submits monthly housing administrative billing per ADM.
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nnComplete in-person inspections of individuals home/apartment to complete Quality Assurance checklist per the ADM.
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n nNon-Essential Functions:
nnParticipate in various EPI committees.
n nCompliance:
nnnMust maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
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nnMust complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, OPWDD, at time of hire and annually thereafter.
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n nProfessional Deportment:
nConsistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:
nnnnIntegrity
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nnI will do what I say I will do.
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nnI honor my commitments, follow up, and adjust expectations if circumstances change.
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nnI do the right thing when no one is watching.
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nnCourage
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nnI own my responsibilities and take initiative without being told to do something.
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nnI do not shy away from difficult conversations. I will give and receive honest feedback.
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nnI constructively share my ideas and lean into disagreements for the betterment of the organization.
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nnAdaptability
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nnI am open to different ideas and ways of accomplishing our mission.
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nnI am approachable and work to develop self-awareness around how I am being perceived by others.
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nnI own my mistakes and learn from them.
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nnRespect
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nnI treat others the way they want to be treated.
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nnI am courteous, responsive, and presume best intentions.
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nnI recognize and acknowledge positive actions and contributions. I give credit where it is due.
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nnI listen to understand and reframe my message to ensure I am understood.
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n nEducation and Experience:
nnBachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field and two years’ experience in the human service field OR a 2-year degree in a related field and 4 years’ experience in the human service field OR High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience in the human service field.
n nSupervision:
nnNone
n nComputer Skills:
nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
nQualifications:
nnnMust possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License- a vehicle is required for business travel.
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nnMature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues and maintain confidentiality.
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nnSolid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all employees & self-hired staff within various levels of the organization.
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nnStrong numerical comprehension.
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nnStrong attention to detail.
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nnDemonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations.
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nnProven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.
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n nPhysical Demands:
nThe physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.
nnnnMust be able to talk, hear, stand, stoop, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.
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nnSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
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nnMay be exposed to strong odors from time to time.
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nnMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
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nnWhile performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.
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n n#IND
nEmpowering People's Independence(EPI)
n1650 South Avenue
nRochester, N.Y. 14620
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n nJob Details
nJob Family Administrative
nPay Type Hourly
Worksite address
rochester, NY, 14600, US
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