What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Self-Directed Services position at A-1 UNIVERSAL CARE INC?
The Director of Self-Directed Services will report to the Executive Director. The Director of Self-Directed Services will be responsible for the oversight of the Self-Direction Program. The Director of Self-Directed is responsible for the direct supervision of the self-direction staff and activities in the Fiscal Intermediary program.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Supervises and manages Agency Self-Direction staff within the department.
- Ensures staff develops and maintains all records and documentation per NYS OPWDD and Medicaid requirements.
- Carries a modified caseload.
- Ensures SD Program staff provides high quality and person-centered services to their participants.
- Reviews and evaluates status of the SD program and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
- Provides coverage of SD caseload in absence of other staff.
- Reviews client budgets, invoices, etc. as needed according to agency procedures.
- Ensures training requirements for all program staff including SD Coordinators are met.
- Implements SD quality assurance policy, procedures and plan.
- Participates in SD program emergency on call coverage.
- Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure all billable events are properly documented.
- Attends and participates in relevant community and professional providers meetings.
- Complete 12 hours annual training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Degree in Health and Human Service field; Masters preferred and at least one year working with people with I/DD
- At least two years of supervisory skills preferred
- Excellent communication and written skills; organizational skills and the ability to resolve conflict
- Skilled in technology and usage of software programs
- Valid NYS Driver's License
Salary : $80,000