Assistant Director of Self-Direction

Administration Howard Beach, Queens, NY


Description

Location: Howard Beach, Queens, NY      
Salary: $72,500.00 Annually
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (40hrs)      
This position may require you to commute within New York State.
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
This position will assist in the oversight of the daily operations and outcomes of the Self-Direction program.
 
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
  • Provide training and supervision to FI Coordinators and support staff
  • Monitor regulatory compliance of the program
  • Monitor customer feedback and work to resolve any complaints and concerns
  • Stay abreast of trends and practices in the field
  • Act as a leadership liaison for oversight agencies and partners in the community
  • Maintain and create program procedures, workflows, and protocols that support successful outcomes
  • Assist leadership in oversight of financial outcomes of the program
  • Resolving eligibility challenges including monitoring the CHOICES system
  • Conducts Broker Intake meetings and initiate broker hiring process
  • Conducts New Member Intake meetings and enter all new participants in the eVero system
  • Caseload management and admin tool box functions
  • Conducts member trainings as needed
  • Commute to on-site location (NYFAC) as needed and requested for meetings, trainings, audits, etc.
  • Meets and corresponds with members and advocates on an as needed basis to address concerns
  • Implements and educates staff on OPWDD ADMs and guidance updates 
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: 
  • Maintain successful working relationships with support programs including Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Finance, and IT
  • Assignments may be determined at a future date
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
  • Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
  • Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to effectively utilize a variety of electronic systems such as Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and time and attendance systems
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or 
  • Associate’s degree with two years of experience
  • Three years of experience in a supervisory role
  • Experience supervising self-directed programs  
 
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time

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