Start Up/Support Broker

Our Self Direction program located in Slingerlands, NY currently has a Full Time 40-hour Start Up/ Support Broker position available. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday but will vary for this position depending on program needs. This is an hourly non-exempt position. The rate of pay is $20.00 per hour.

Want to be a Start Up/ Support Broker and join our Team? Qualifications:

• 18 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license that meets WWAARC insurability standards.
• Bachelor and Associates preferred but not required.
• One to two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Must attend Office for People with Developmental Disability (OPWDD) Start Up/ Support Broker Certification which includes completion of Circle of Support, Self-Advocacy/ Self Determination, Person Center Planning, Broker Training Institute and Self Direction Budget Template Training Completed
• Must maintain 12 hours of professional development annually
• Program specific training (provided)
• Adherence to Agency policies including attendance policy

Start Up Broker:

The Start-Up Broker will assist the individual with developmental disabilities to develop a complete Self Direction plan and budget. The Start-Up Broker will assist in developing a Circle of Support, facilitate Person Centered Planning, create an Individualized Budget, and write the Self Direction Plan and Budget. The Start-Up Broker will collaborate with the Fiscal Intermediary agency to launch the person’s Self Direction Plan as well as transition it to a Support Broker. The Broker will possess a professional, patient (tolerant) understanding manner and work to maintain a calm, kind, caring and safe environment for the individuals we serve in their home and the community.

Support Broker:

The Support Broker will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to Self-Direct Services and Supports through Self Direction. The Broker will provide a variety of ongoing supports to ensure successful implementation, review and updating of the Self Direction plan/budget and Medicaid compliance supporting service billing. The Broker will work with the individual and the Circle of Support to assist the individual in reaching his/her own maximum level of independence and power of potential by promoting a sense of self-worth, acceptance, achievement, citizenship, personal growth, and personal choice. The Broker will implement everyone’s person-centered plan to assist everyone with improving their skills to be as independent as possible.

What’s in it for You? You will work where you AND the work you do are valued! We offer:

• A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
• Extensive paid training.
• A variety of employee discounts.
• Generous paid time off & sick time.
• Group health & dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Ready to Apply/Transfer? To apply a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at www.WWAARC.org or contact ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org to have the application emailed/mailed to you.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.