Budget Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***

Community Bridges is looking for a full-time Budget Specialist!

We are a non-profit agency founded in 1982 with a mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

The Budget Specialist works in collaboration with the Service Coordination team to process submissions for internal Community Bridges Fiscal Committee review. The Budget Specialist works to support Service Coordinators who oversee Participant Directed and Managed Services to complete initial budgets and/or budget renewals. The Budget Specialist will support Service Coordinators who oversee services provided by a Service Provider Entity to review and process fiscal submissions. The Budget Specialist will collaborate with Service Provider Entities when Fiscal Committee submissions require updates, justification, or further documentation for review. The Budget Specialist is responsible for submitting initial or renewal 525 certifications to The Bureau of Developmental Services. This position is managed and supervised by the Assistant Director of Service Coordination, and works in collaboration for the Service Authorization process in NH Easy.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree Required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).

Experience: 2-5 years of experience working in human/developmental services, social work, or a related field. Prior Home and Community Based Services/Medicaid Waiver budget experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

There is a $1000 sign-on bonus for this position - $500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500 will be paid after 6 months in the role. *Please note, sign-on bonuses are for new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not eligible at this time.

Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 22 days of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 1% company match, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, and Employer paid Life Insurance.

Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the review and submission of all Service Coordination fiscal packets to the internal Fiscal Review Committee. This includes Traditional (Service Provider Entity), as well as Participant Directed and Managed Services (both Self-Directed and In Home Support).
• Works in collaboration with Service Coordinators to provide support in the creation and maintenance of individualized PDMS budgets for those accessing HCBS-Medicaid Waiver funded services.
• Works as the point person for Service Provider Entities when Fiscal submission require follow up, or further justification for review.
• Compiles information for the submission and maintenance of 525 certifications.
• Participates in weekly and ongoing Bureau of Developmental Services Liaison calls in conjunction with the Assistant Director to review budgets, certifications, Service Authorizations and other pertinent information.
• Collaborates with members of IFS Leadership, the Business office, as well as the IFS Department to ensure process and procedure is up to date in regards to Fiscal Committee submissions and reviews.
• Provides new and ongoing training to staff (and families as needed) in regards to budget creation and Fiscal review process.
• Participates in ongoing personal and professional development training, as it relates to HCBS Medicaid Waiver-funded programs and other pertinent community-based opportunities.
• Works as the point person for Registry submissions and works in collaboration with the Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Partnerships to provide accurate registry forms.
• Provides coverage for the Assistant Director of Service Coordination as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity of and experience with implementing various person-centered techniques, processes, and practices. Utilizes these strategies when working with staff, individuals, and families as it pertains to budget creation and management for services.
• Knowledge of HCBS Medicaid-waiver funded services and their subsequent program related costs. Ability to support with individualized budget creation and succeeding review.
• Knowledge of Service Provider Entities statewide (and Out of State options).
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats. Uses interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate and effectively move processes forward.
• Has a commitment to the mission of Community Bridges and follows company policies and procedures. Represents Community Bridges services to the public and maintains a positive image to the community at large.
• Has advanced computer competencies in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be comfortable utilizing dashboards and databases like NH Easy, AWARDS, and DocStar.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Will utilize training information to share with the Service Coordination team and overall department.
• Familiar with the functions and regulations of ancillary support systems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work Environment- This position has the option to work a hybrid schedule, inclusive of both in-office days and remote work days monthly.

Travel:

• Mileage reimbursement may be available for travel costs related to this role.

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Main Headquarters Location: Concord, NH

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.