FI Coordinator Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Jun 24, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY Pay Rate: $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40hrs) NO WEEKENDS + Benefit Package. JOB DESCRIPTION: + We are looking for a skilled individual to join our growing team! The primary responsibilities of the FI Coordinator is to provide support and guidance to individuals who self-direct their services through their self-directed budget. + Responsibilities include + active participation in the person-centered planning process and oversight of the self-directed budget once approved. + The FI Coordinator will work with participants, families and vendors to ensure services and reimbursements of funds adhere to OPWDD guidance and regulations, and are processed in a timely and appropriate manner. + The ideal person will possess exceptional communication skills and will be the initial point of contact for daily inquiries, requests and follow- ups by individuals, families, self-hired workers, care managers and brokers. + The FI Coordinator will participate in Life Plan meetings and Circle of Support meetings and must be able to provide guidance on OPWDD regulations around all aspects of the self-direction budget. + The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a proactive attitude who can anticipate the needs of the department and have a professional, friendly and enthusiastic attitude. + Must be proficient at multitasking as this position requires great attention to detail. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: + Review and implement start-up budgets, full budgets and budget amendments, communicating budget changes to agency departments including human resources, finance and compliance. + Complete training for new self-hired staff; inform staff when they are cleared to work; Ensure completion of mandated annual agency trainings. + Perform OPWDD and agency compliance review of Life Plans including facilitating any corrections needed to ensure all billing requirements + Provide administrative support including data entry and entering information into CHOICES system (ex. DDP1s) ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: + Assignments may be determined at a future date QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: + Bilingual Spanish / English, strongly preferred + Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently + Must have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy + Must have excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate and problem solve with co-workers in a positive and professional manner + Must have excellent communication skills – verbal and written + Must have proficiency in use of technology/computers including use of Word, Excel, email + Must have the ability to work as part of an integrated team + Must demonstrate a general knowledge of services provided Education/Experience: + + Experience working in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field is preferred + Two-year, proven work experience related to clerical or office work is preferred + HS Diploma or equivalency degree + Experience with Electronic Health Records (Preferred) PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: + Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time + Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet. Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V IND2024 Share: mail Apply Now