Fiscal Intermediary (FI) SelfDirection Compliance Coordinator

Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusionJob Purpose:The primary function of this role is to ensure quality and Medicaid Compliance standards are met, through verification of all completed Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) required documents in the Self-Direction Department. Hiring Rate $22-$25.25/hour commensurate with experienceBenefits: * 403(b) with discretionary match * Dental & Vision insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance with HSA and employer match * Health savings account * Life insurance * Generous PTO bank * Parental leave * Referral programEssential Functions: * Ensures compliance with all OPWDD regulations. * Assures the timely and accurate completion of Staff Action Plans /Service Plans for persons receiving supports and that they are distributed per OPWDD/DOH regulation. * Maintains dates for required Staff Action Plans/ Service Plans, Life Plans/Plans of Care, Level of Care Eligibility Determination (LCED), etc., and assures all record keeping and documentation requirements are completed timely to meet billing, quality, and Medicaid Compliance standards. * Ensures all yearly paperwork is complete. * Consults with Program Managers/Supervisors to ensure consistency of services. * Assist Quality Improvement Dept with SD related corporate compliance investigations. * Assist with staff education and training. * Complete audits of SD Department from programmatic and service perspectives. * Serves as a positive role model for persons supported and other staff. Interacts with others in a way which will assist persons in developing behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Promotes positive respectful interactions with direct support professionals and persons supported.Non-Essential Functions: * Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. * Participate on various EPI committees as able.Compliance: * Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters. * Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), at time of hire and annually thereafter. * Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times.Education and Experience: * High school diploma and at least two (2) years of work experience in OPWDD settings or Associate's degree in a health care or human services related field and at least one (1) year of work experience in OPWDD. * Bachelors degree in a health care or human services related field preferred.Supervision: * NoneComputer Skills: * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams. Qualifications: * Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Drivers License-a vehicle is required for business travel. * Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and a diverse employee population of various levels within the organization. * Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, maturity and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations to effectively collaborate and resolve issues. * Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.Physical Demands:The physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals