What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broker position at Upstate Caring Partners?
Pay $17.62-18.00/hr
The role of the Broker is to assist individuals, along with their circle of support, in the development and on-going maintenance of the Self Directed Plan so that it meets the needs of the individual and remains current and eligible for Medicaid funding.
Core Responsibilities
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.
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The role of the Broker is to assist individuals, along with their circle of support, in the development and on-going maintenance of the Self Directed Plan so that it meets the needs of the individual and remains current and eligible for Medicaid funding.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan / Budget including one meeting per quarter for reviews and updates as needed.
- Provide education, training, and support to the individual and family in implementing the Self-Directed plan/budget.
- Review Self Directed expenditures, assist individual with budgeting and monitoring of the Monthly Spending Detail report.
- Assist individual with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and retaining appropriate support staff as well as scheduling and supervising staff and back-up staff.
- Assist individual with building and maintaining a positive circle of supports and meaningful connections in the community.
- Problem-solve and proactively anticipate issues to avert crisis and/or loss of Medicaid funding.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with other internal and external support programs in the best interest of the individual.
- Provide support and service in crisis which may require off-hours and/or weekend intervention
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working with developmental disabilities.
- Must meet and maintain OPWDD Broker training and certification requirements.
- Working knowledge of community resources available in the community.
- Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.
upstatecpjobs.org
To access a copy of the job description Click Here - Broker
Salary : $18 - $18