FI Coordinator (Self-Direction Program)Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Mar 18, 2025Share: share to e-mail Apply NowSave JobSavedDescriptionLocation: Middletown, NY Pay Rate: $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (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
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