Self Direction Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator

Full Time, Salaried $64,350.00 / year

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Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

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Brightway's Self-Directed team is growing! Our Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for families and support staff working through OPWDD’s Self-Directed Services. Our FI Coordinators are responsible for supporting families, brokers and employees in all aspects of hiring, training, family budgets and care management plans. This position is eligible for hybrid work (three days in our Smithtown office and two remote days) after the introductory period.

This position is eligible for our robust employee benefits package and includes 20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 3 floating holidays, 12 sick days and 10 paid Agency holidays throughout the year.

• To ensure Medicaid billing standards are met through review of service delivery documentation to confirm OPWDD regulations.
• Maintains copies of plans, budgets and all components of the individual service records and documents supporting billing.
• Conducts the initial Self-Directed launch meetings as well as participants in the ISP meetings regarding the budget, Fiscal Intermediary (FI), and Broker duties as well as ensuring that the Self‑Directed costs remain within approved budget.
• Review employee timesheets, monthly summary notes, mileage and expense reimbursements forms and all other documentation to the Financial Management Service Agency.
• Serve as the primary resource for general inquiries from Self Directed staff relating to their employment. Act as a liaison between Self Directed staff and various agency support departments.
• Providing orientation, supervision and support to the Self‑Directed Broker in the area of staff hiring, staff management and staff conflict resolution.
• Ensuring and maintaining that the Self‑Directed Broker completes the required twelve hours of professional development training each calendar year after the first year of brokerage through OPWDD.
• Works very closely with the individual, their circle of support, support broker, OPWDD, support staff, and service coordinators in assisting with any questions concerning FI services.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required to meet the needs of individuals and the department.
• Job responsibilities are not limited to above and may be altered or redefined as required for consumer’s or agency’s needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in human health service field preferred
• 2 years’ experience as Self‑Directed Broker or 1+ year as FI coordinator experience
• Good organizational, excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate computers and programs including Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Working Knowledge of OPWDD services and supports

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