FI-Region & Community Liason

Location : Elmsford, NY

Organization Profile : Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational, and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Mission : An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.

Vision : To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of life for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his / her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his / her own goals.

Responsibilities (Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison) :

• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison assists with all aspects of Self-Directed Service provisions
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison attends SD Participants Life Plan reviews and COS meetings as requested.
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison reviews Life Plans for accuracy of Self-Directed services.
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison reviews Staff Actions Plans for accuracy against SD Participant's Life Plans and ensures they are in Mains'l.
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison ensures all monthly summaries are complete and have all required information for billing
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison reviews monthly expenses submitted by SD Participant in Mains'l for accuracy, back up documentation, and approval
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison audits SD Participants to ensure that required documentation is obtained and on file (Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, COS notes, LECD's and MSN's).
• The Fiscal Intermediary-Self Direction Liaison reviews timesheets for valued outcomes and required documentation and approve.
• Monitor SD Participant budget utilization
• Self-Directed Housing quality assurance in-home checks yearly.
• Build relationships with Support Brokers and Care Managers
• Work closely with Finance Department and FI Team
• Assist with on-boarding staff (JOT form, application)
• Participate in OPWDD (webinars / trainings)
• Participates in internal and external audits (OPWDD)
• Ensure EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) guidelines are enforced and followed by Self Hire staff.

Requirements :

High School Diploma

Computer literate, Microsoft office, Excel, ADP, Mains'l, EVV app.

Verbal and organizational skills

Detailed oriented

Valid driver license

Familiar and / or knowledge of OPWDD policies

Salary is negotiable

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

OPWDD : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

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