Start Up/ Support BrokerWWAARC has Full Time 40 hours Start Up/ Support Broker position available. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, hours will vary to the needs of the program with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Remote work is possible with this position. The rate of pay is $18.00-$19.00 per hour.Qualifications:•18 years of age.•Valid driver’s license that meets WWAARC insurance requirements.•Bachelor’s and/or Associate’s degree 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 Disabilities (OPWDD) Start Up/Support 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 certification annually.•Program specific training (provided) 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 are an Albany Times Union Top Workplace for two consecutive years! And a Top USA Workplace 2022. We offer a positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development. A partial list of what we have to offer; generous planned time off, sick time, group health & dental insurance, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.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. For current WWAARC team members email a transfer request form to Human Resources. 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.

Minimum Salary: 18.00 Maximum Salary: 19.00 Salary Unit: Hourly