Self Direction - Self-Direction Specialist - FT - GLOW

Start a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We have a variety of full and part-time jobs available and are looking for candidates who are eager to learn. Our employees receive a range of benefits including health insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401K, generous paid time-off and continuing education support!

Our Self-Directed Services, Self-Direction Specialist position is for those with strong interpersonal and leadership skills; who find fulfillment in assisting others with obtaining the services they need within a Self-Direction plan.
Please apply online at arcglow.org/careers. There are opportunities to grow and advance in a meaningful and rewarding career.
WHAT IS ARC GLOW?
We are a parent and family-driven organization that empowers and supports people of all ages with a broad spectrum of emotional, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.
WHAT DOES ARC GLOW VALUE?

• Person-Centered: We are committed to customizing our services to help the people we support achieve their personal goals and experience full, productive lives.
• Respect: We treat the people we support and their families with dignity, and help provide guidance in achieving their chosen goals and dreams.
• Integrity: We are self-aware, accountable, responsible, and truthful in all actions at all times.
• Community: We provide an environment in which staff members, the people we support, and their families are accepted, safe, and included.
• Excellence: We achieve outstanding quality outcomes through leadership, expertise, creativity, and continuous improvement.

WHO DOES THE ARC GLOW SUPPORT?

• People with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to realize their full potential and a future that is secure.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• Full-time

WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?

• Review, submit and monitor Self-Direction budgets in accordance with OPWDD guidelines
• Co-manage self-hired staff
• Oversee and monitor training of self-hired staff through their duration of employment
• Assist program participants with developing and maintaining a Circle of Support/Planning Team; assist with planning and directing team meetings (this includes: assisting the participant in scheduling and facilitating team meetings; identifying new team members; identifying and assigning roles and tasks for Circle of Support/Planning Team members; assisting with the overall functioning of the Circle of Support/Planning Team; ensuring team members are freely chosen by the participant; and the team is operating in the participant’s best interests and within the principles of Self-Determination).
• Maintain program related records and documentation
• Comply with agency and OPWDD fiscal procedures in relation to program billing
• Attend semi-annual and annual service plan reviews
• Administer self-directed services in accordance with OPWDD guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and/or Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field with one-year experience working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. High School Diploma with comparable education and/or experience may be considered.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a safe driving record per agency policy.

WE SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR TIME AWAY FROM WORK!

• Opportunity to grow and advance in a meaningful, rewarding career
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick time available for all employees
• Paid holidays (8 holidays)
• 401(k) with agency match up to 5%
• College Tuition Assistance
• Affordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account

STRATEGIC POSITIONING STATEMENT:

• Arc GLOW will serve as a model, high-quality human service provider that develops innovative and responsive programs to meet the needs of the people we serve in a financially sustainable way. Our caring, professional, and well-trained staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care possible.