PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Provide oversight and guidance to the Self -Directed Services program. In collaboration with self- directed participant and family will serve as “employer of record” for Self-Direction plans with budget authority; conduct background checks, collect service-related documentation, pay for or reimburses budget-approved goods and services, and provide payroll/benefit services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Act as direct contact/liaison for participants, the local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO),
MSC’s, and Brokers considering CCCS for Self -Directed services.
2. Provide Fiscal Intermediary Services to participants and families with approved self-direct budgets.
3. Provide training and support to self-directed participants and families, including but not limited to hiring and supervising staff, regulatory guidance with self-directed waiver services.
4. Provide all OPWDD approved and agency mandatory trainings for all self-directed staff and maintains training records in collaboration with participant/ family as co-employer.
5. Ensure Direct Support Professional Core Competencies are addressed and evaluated.
6. Provide guidance to participants and families as well as direct supervision to self-direct staff when job performance and/or conflict resolution require disciplinary notices or termination of employment.
7. Gather staff timesheets, mileage invoices, and reimbursement forms and ensures requested payments are consistent with the participants approved Self Directed plan/budget, assuring accuracy and compliance with self-directed regulations.
8. Review ISP’s, Habilitation Plans, and monthly summaries assuring accuracy and compliance for self directed services.
9. Maintain documentation of overall program operations for each Self- Directed participant
10. Attend assigned Self -Directed Participants Circle of Support (COS), ISP’s, and Launch meetings as required to review supports and services authorized by the Self- Directed Plan/Budget.
11. Collect, verify, and process Invoice/Service records for contracted/Vendor Services and maintain required documentation.
12. Establish, track, and report fiscal accounting for FI participants. Submit Medicaid billing, check requests, vouchers as needed for funding purposes and assure payments are received.
13. Assist in the development of FI budgets and provide oversight, implementation and fiscal accountability of assigned FI budgets throughout the year.
14. Provide oversight and guidance to other brokers within and outside of CCCS to assure accuracy and continuity of services, as needed.
15. Act as a resource to other DD Services staff in areas of expertise, including the provision of training in topics regarding Self -Directed//Person Centered Services/FI/ etc.
16. Provide Brokerage Services assisting participants in developing a circle of support which enables them to live the life of their choice by choosing the right supports and services.
17. Develop Habilitation Plans, when needed.
18. Ensure health and safety needs for all participants providing follow-up as needed.
19. Assist with periodic participant file reviews assuring ongoing compliance to all applicable regulations.
20. Share on-call responsibilities and inform participants of emergency contact procedures.
21. Report/investigate incidents and conduct Medicaid fraud investigations related to self-hired staff
22. Assist supervisor in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and agency policies.
23. Attend mandated training as assigned
24. Represent Catholic Charities Community Services on appropriate boards and committees as assigned.
25. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
