Self Direction Housing Coordinator

We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.Empowering People's Independence(EPI), provides support to people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, well being, independence, and social inclusion.Job Purpose : The primary function of this role is to assist with supporting people to maintain their housing subsidy through OPWDD. Ensure all Medicaid billing compliance is met. Essential Functions :

Assures all record keeping and documentation requirements meet billing and Medicaid Compliance standards.

Ensure housing payments and billing meets Federal, State and local regulations, while engaging in continuous learning and being up to date on changing regulations.

Handles correspondence and collaboration with people supported, vendors, and support team members in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally to establish open communication and dialogue.

Assists in maintaining and tracking all documents needed for person to receive their housing subsidy.

Completion of Housing report monthly.

Completes and submits monthly housing administrative billing per ADM

Performs other duties as assigned by Self-Direction Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.

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 & ensure compliance with direct report.

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:

Integrity

Courage

Adaptability

Respect

Adhere to all company/departmental policies & procedures and ensure departmental compliance.

Education and Experience:

Minimum HS Degree or GED with three (3) years related experience. in related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred with one (1) year Self-Direction experience.

Computer:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and more. Ability to learn electronic record keeping systems such as eVero. Able to manage team calendars and perform data entry.

Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations

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 with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.

Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

May be exposed to strong odors from time to time.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs

While performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.

This position is Hybrid

Pay Rate- $51,000/yr.-$52,000/yr.

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Empowering People's Independence(EPI) 1650 South AvenueRochester, N.Y. 14620Call or Text us at (585)204-0896recruiter@epiny.orgJob DetailsJob Family AdministrativePay Type Hourly