Broker

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.
• Aid individual in 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Retail Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)