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Agency Support Broker at PERSON CENTERED CARE SERVICES INC

Agency Support Broker

PERSON CENTERED CARE SERVICES INC · NY, US

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About the Role

The Support Broker will support members enrolled in the Agency Brokerage Department to lead a fulfilling Self-Directed life. Agency Support Brokers work with Self-Directed Participants/Designees to create a Budget and Staff Action Plans that are person-centered.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the participant in developing and maintaining a Circle of Support/Planning Team.
  • Assist in planning and directing team meetings, including scheduling and facilitation.
  • Identify new team members and assign roles and tasks for the Circle of Support/Planning Team.
  • Ensure the team is operating in the participant’s best interests and within the principles of Self-Determination.
  • Ensure at least two face-to-face Circle of Support/Planning Team meetings occur each year.
  • Ensure completion of and updates to Staff Action Plans for self-hired Community Habilitation and Supported Employment (SEMP) staff.
  • Assist in developing a comprehensive Self-Directed Budget consistent with the Life Plan (LP) and making community connections.
  • Assist with amending any changes to the Self-Direction Budget and plan.
  • Ensure the Self-Directed Budget and Plan is Person Centered.
  • Provide education and guidance to the Circle of Support Team on regulations set forth by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and New York State.
  • Assist the participant with properly documenting services according to applicable federal and state regulations and policy.
  • Monitor reimbursement to ensure the Self-Direction Participants budget does not exceed the Personal Resource Account (PRA).
  • Attend the participant’s Life Plan reviews and assist with reviewing and updating his/her Life Plan.
  • Assist the participant with hiring and retaining appropriate support staff, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and supervising self-hired staff.
  • Assist the participant with identifying and retaining adequate backup staffing.
  • Ensure all members records follow Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and New York State regulations and policies, conducting quarterly reviews.
  • Ensure effective communication with immediate Supervisor and Circle of Support Team.
  • Immediately report alleged, observed, or suspected abuse and/or neglect.
  • Ensure effective conflict resolution is maintained when issues arise in the Department.
  • Perform other assignments deemed necessary by the Team Leader.

Requirements

  • Minimum age of eighteen.
  • 1 year of experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities and OPWDD preferred.
  • High school or GED required.
  • Support Broker Authorization number preferred, but must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Spanish speaking preferred.
  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills

  • Person-centered thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Effective Communication
  • Effective Teaching

Location

  • Admin Office Granite - Staten Island, NY

Work Type

  • Full Time

Experience Level

  • 1 year of experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities and OPWDD preferred

Education Level

  • High school or GED required
  • Specific Licensure Required

Salary/Compensations

  • $48016.00 - $68016.00

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage (available for 30+ hour employees)
  • 403B Retirement Plan for long-term financial security
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday packages
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Assistance for Professional Development
  • Referral Program
  • Career Ladder Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

  • Person-Centered Care Services is a not-for-profit organization that creates social change within communities by supporting people with disabilities on their journey to self-identity and acceptance.
  • Values: suPPort, eQuity, aCCeptance.
  • PCCS values diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system involvement.
  • Justice impacted folks who embrace our values of suPPort, eQuity and aCCeptance are encouraged to apply.
  • PCCS prides ourselves in leading the way on implementing fair Chance forward hiring.
  • We depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

Equal Opportunity

  • Person Centered Care Services (PCCS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
  • All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, or current employment status.