What are the responsibilities and job description for the FI Coordinator (Long Island Area)- Self-Direction Program position at Access-Supports for Living?
Location: Howard Beach, Queens, NY
Pay Range: $26.25 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (40hrs)
This position may require you to commute within New York State.
Job Summary/Objective:
Provides Fiscal Intermediary oversight and support to Self-Direction members and their Circle of Support.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee a caseload of 60-80 participants
- Review, upload and approve budget, budget amendments/CNBAs/Annual Rollovers within eVero portal. Ensuring that all budgets adhere to MNY specific Fringe Rate
- Request and review all required Self-Direction documents (Life Plan, Notice Of Decision, Level of Care -LCED, DDP-2, Monthly Summary Notes, Staff Action plan-if applicable) to ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations.
- Enrolling/disenrolling members in to OPWDD CHOICES upon approval of Self-Direction budget (Start-up, Initial, Transfer).
- Participate in Bi-Annual Life Plan and additional team meetings with member's Circle of Support team (mandatory 2 LP meetings per year, and any other meetings as necessary)
- Facilitates Launch meeting where all OPWDD and MNY forms, policy, and procedures, as well as member's approved Self-Direction budget are reviewed with member and Circle of Support Team.
- Review and verify member expense reports and broker billing to ensure it meets all criteria to maintain compliance with OPWDD standards.
- Records monthly activity logs for every member on caseload, highlighting concerns, issues, and updates.
- Liaison between member/Circle of Support, staff, broker, Self -Direction Liaison as well as MNY finance, HR and payroll departments.
- Maintains most current eligibility documentation (LCED, DDP-2 ,Life Plan) and Broker Documentation (Meeting Minutes, Staff Action Plans, Safeguards, Broker Agreements) for each member on caseload via eVero. Requests missing documentation periodically via e-mail, phone calls and during Life Plan meetings.
- Review community classes checklist received by broker and update approval list as necessary
- Identify and report any incident, complaint, or compliance issue to immediate supervisor and other entities as required (OPWDD 147 form, etc.)
- Support appropriate budget utilization: Review expenditures for overage issues and address such issues with member/Circle of Support to ensure continuity of services in annual budgeted year.
Working with the entire team to ensure Person-Centered, Compliant, Fiscally Responsible services. - As a representative of Meaningful NY, participating in the promotion, training, refinement and advocacy for Self-Direction in New York State.
Maintains and keeps current with knowledge of Self-Direction through participation in MNY and OPWDD trainings.
Retains documentation of all current OPWDD regulations (guidance, ADMs, etc.)
Competencies:
Person-Centered Philosophy, Interpersonal skills, Customer Service, flexible and Adaptable, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication, Cultural Competence, Reliability, Ethical and Professional Behavior, Detail Oriented, Ability to work independently and in a team environment, Self-starter, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom/Teams
Required Education/Experience:
- Highschool diploma and 2 or more years of experience in a related field or position.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Bilingual preferred
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I was given the opportunity to ask questions about the above job description. I will address any future questions about my job description to my manager.
Access Network is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V
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