Assistant Director of Self-Direction
Location: Howard Beach, Queens, NY, United States
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2024
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
Access Network is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V