Supported Decision Making Facilitator

The Facilitator role in Supported Decision-Making (SDM) works to promote a person-centered, rights-based approach that empowers people with developmental disabilities to make informed choices and lead self-directed lives.

Requirements

• Work directly with the person supported to guide them through the process of Supported Decision Making
• Collaborate and work with your assigned Mentor throughout the process for each person supported.
• Record all time worked and document all services provided in the eVero platform and in any/all required supporting documents
• Participate in training programs for continued development of professionalism, emphasizing dignity of risk, autonomy, and person-centered practices.
• Participate in program evaluation, data collection, and reporting to ensure compliance with OPWDD requirements and AIM quality standards.
• Assist in piloting new SDM approaches, including supporter recruitment and network-building for people with limited natural supports.
• Engage in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and marketing activities to expand awareness and adoption of SDM across New York State.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement efforts, contributing ideas for process refinement and system innovation.
• Support the integration of SDM into Life Plans, Self-Direction budgets, and transition planning processes.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and respect for individual choice throughout the agency and among external partners.
• Represent AIM Services at meetings, conferences, and events as requested.
• Adherence to all Agency policies
• Participate as an active member of the individuals’ Circle of Support team.
• Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation.
• Any and all other related duties as requested by supervisor(s).