What is a Support Brokerage

It is the process by which the Support Coordinator chooses a broker to help you access the additional resources you need to function.

The Support Broker will complete the following tasks:

1. Help you manage Self-Directed Employees (SDE):

      - Plan how many staff you need and when

      - Recruit and hire your SDEs, make ads/flyers, screen applicants, and

      - Interview together with you, help complete employment paperwork to      

         the fiscal agent

      - Train and manage your SDEs as applicable

2. Community Connections:

      - Finding local resources that are for people with and without disabilities    

         not just disability providers

      - Planning based on resources that match your needs/preferences

      - Making sure community businesses/vendors can be paid through your   

        budget by fiscal intermediary 

3. Maintaining Self-Directed Life:

      - Creating Circles of Support — a community of friendship, not just 

        paid staff

      - Planning for future supports, independent living

      - Locating non-DDD help like energy, food, and clothing assistance