Remote Support Broker for Community Living & Budgeting

Pplfirst; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Partnerships seeks Support Brokers to provide supports brokerage under contract with the California Department of Human Services. As a consultant, you will help participants exercise choice and control over community services and supports, including helping them act as a household employer of their direct care workers.

Responsibilities include enrolling participants and direct care workers, developing spending plans, monitoring health and safety, and maintaining progress notes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related field required or 4+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of two years experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid services preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload of up to 125 program participants; maintain contact via monthly calls and email as needed.
• Provide orientation and training on program rules; enroll participants and direct care workers.
• Develop a spending plan to manage monthly budget for direct care workers.
• Monitor participant health and safety; maintain progress notes per NASW standards.
• Assist participants to enroll in California SDP and complete enrollment paperwork.
• Identify community resources and supports to meet life goals.

Skills

Schedule management

Microsoft Office

Client service

Problem solving

Goal orientation

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivation

Lifelong learning

Initiative

Process improvement

Oral & written communication

Judgement

Issue recognition & resolution

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

Public Partnerships seeks Support Brokers to provide supports brokerage under contract with the California Department of Human Services. As a consultant, you will help participants exercise choice and control over community services and supports, including helping them act as a household employer of their direct care workers.

Responsibilities include enrolling participants and direct care workers, developing spending plans, monitoring health and safety, and maintaining progress notes.