Self Direction Manager FT

To manage the day to day operations and all aspects of Self-Direction Services.  To act as a resource for people supported, their families, and their staff in creating and maintaining a person-centered approach through self-directed services.  To provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the Support Broker and Fiscal Intermediary team (Self-Direction Specialists).  To ensure provision and payment of supports as outlined in each self-directed plan. Will be required to carry a small FI and/or Broker caseload.  

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  Or
• Associates Degree in a related field and 4 years’ experience, working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities 
• Plus at least 1 year of Self Direction experience, as and FI and/or Broker required.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience required.  
• Current Broker trainings required by OPWDD preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.  

Licensure/Certification

• Valid NYS Driver's License.  
• Availability of insured personal vehicle to transport self and occasionally person supported as necessary.  
• Additional liability insurance for occasional transport of person supported is recommended.