--- title: Broker at Upstate Caring Partners in Utica, NY description: Upstate Caring Partners is hiring for the Broker role in Utica, NY. Pays $17.62–$18 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/broker-at-upstate-caring-partners-01a0bf39-8f61-76f5-b54a-05d87438e9fc date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Upstate Caring Partners as Broker in Utica, NY. Pays $17.62–$18 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2a4x5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Upstate Caring Partners | | **Location** | Utica, NY | | **Salary** | $17.62/hr - $18/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Upstate Caring Partners sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 90 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Upstate Caring Partners. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $46,000 – $70,000 a year (median $53,000). ## Description **Pay $17.62-18.00/hr** The role of the Broker is to assist individuals, along with their circle of support, in the development and on-going maintenance of the Self Directed Plan so that it meets the needs of the individual and remains current and eligible for Medicaid funding. **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES** - Develop and maintain the Self-Directed Plan / Budget including one meeting per quarter for reviews and updates as needed. - Provide education, training, and support to the individual and family in implementing the Self-Directed plan/budget. - Review Self Directed expenditures, assist individual with budgeting and monitoring of the Monthly Spending Detail report. - Assist individual with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and retaining appropriate support staff as well as scheduling and supervising staff and back-up staff. - Assist individual with building and maintaining a positive circle of supports and meaningful connections in the community. - Problem-solve and proactively anticipate issues to avert crisis and/or loss of Medicaid funding. - Work effectively and collaboratively with other internal and external support programs in the best interest of the individual. - Provide support and service in crisis which may require off-hours and/or weekend intervention **QUALIFICATIONS** - Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related field. - Minimum of one (1) year experience working with developmental disabilities. - Must meet and maintain OPWDD Broker training and certification requirements. - Working knowledge of community resources available in the community. - Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. **BENEFITS** Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.   - Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision - Direct Deposit - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Retirement Plan 403(b) - Life Insurance - Voluntary Benefits - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) - Tuition Reimbursement - Service Awards - Employee Appreciation Events - Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org To access a copy of the job description [Click Here - Broker](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nrlx35cnfypj9fd7kp569/31403-Broker.doc?rlkey=z95ifeu426osf680l1obtfdc1&dl=0) ## Skills - Supervision - Self-Directed Learning - Developmental Disabilities Support - Interviewing Skills - OPWDD Regulations - Community Resource Navigation - Recruitment - Budgeting - Medicaid ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)