Self-Direction Coordinator (Bilingual/Multilingual)

Purpose

The Self Direction Coordinator (SDC) will manage an individual’s financial account based on their approved Self Direction Plan/Budget. The SDC will participate in Life Plan meetings and educate the circle of support about AIM-specific policies and procedures. Essential duties include maintaining billing documents, participating in Life Plan meetings, and being the primary contact for fiscal intermediary services.

Essential Functions

• Maintain all current billing documents for each Self Direction participant they support
• Work within the department to ensure all payments are correctly processed in a timely manner
• Participate in all Life Plan meetings for all participants they are supporting
• Be the main contact point for all questions and concerns for anyone supported by AIM for fiscal intermediary services

Other Duties

• Participate as an active member of the individuals’ program team and Circle of Support
• Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation
• Any and all other related duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Human Services Related Field with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred; OR High School Degree with 4 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Program specific training (provided internally)
• Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle
• Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times
• Proficient (spoken and written) in one or more languages other than English (Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and/or Yiddish preferred, but not exclusive)

Physical / Cognitive Requirements

• Lifting/transferring – individuals/items of various weights – must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Bending/Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Reading and Math skills at a level to perform job duties
• Demonstrated interest and ability to make possible the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services
• Adherence to Agency policies and procedures