Support Broker Lead

GT Independence, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Independence in Maryland seeks a Support Broker Team Leader to coordinate the daily operation of Medicaid Waiver services and promote independent living for participants.

You will supervise a team of support brokers, maintain compliance, build community partnerships, and train staff on employer of record budgets and participant-directed supports to ensure high quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Meet the DHCF requirements for a waiver case manager and hold current licensure.
• Advanced degree in social sciences or nursing; or RN with related experience; or bachelor with two years’ experience.
• Minimum two years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day operations for a team of support brokers and carry a caseload as appropriate.
• Ensure program rules are followed and operational metrics are achieved.
• Promote personal growth and independence of participants through training and supervision of staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agency staff and other providers.
• Provide training on Individual and Family Directed supports (Employer of Record Model).
• Coordinate services with the financial Support Services provider for self-directed participants.
• Guide recruitment, hiring, training, evaluating, and adjustments of staff for self-directed services.
• Assist with scheduling, staff duties, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Management

Supervisory

Waiver management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Nursing Gerontology or Sociology

Bachelor degree

Registered Nurse (RN)

Associate degree

Job description

GT Independence is a family-founded, leading national Financial Management Services (FMS) provider that supports individuals participating in self-direction programs, helping them manage their long-term care and support services at home and in community-based settings. Dedicated to promoting personal choice, independence, and quality of life, GT Independence delivers reliable, person-centered financial and administrative services that empower individuals to direct their own care. With a growing national presence, the organization continues to expand its impact through innovation, service excellence, and a strong commitment to the people and communities it serves.

The Support Broker Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of Medicaid Waiver services, and for promoting personal growth and independence of participants in accordance with state and program regulations, GT Independence Policy and Procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day to day operations for a team of support brokers as well as carry a caseload, as appropriate.
• Ensure all program rules are adhered to by their team as well as all operational metrics are achieved.
• Ensure personal growth and independence of service participants through initial development and on-going support, monitoring, supervision, and training of staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Agency staff, other providers and individuals/families.
• Provide training on the Individual and Family Directed supports Option, if the participant is considering directing services and supports (Employer of Record Model).
• Provide guidance with the management of the individual & Family directed budget (Employer of Record Model).
• Coordinate services with the financial Support Services provider, if the individual is self-directing services under the Employer of Record Model, including guidance on use of the Individual and Family Directed (Participant-Directed Budget) (Employer of Record Model).
• Provide information on recruiting, hiring, managing, training, evaluating, and changing support staff, if the participant is self-directing services (Employer of Record Model).
• Assist with the development of schedules and outlining staff duties, if the participant is self-directing services considering directing services and supports (Employer of Record Model)
• Assist with understanding staff financial forms, qualifications and record keeping requirements, if the participant is self-directing services (Employer of Record Model)
• Inform and coordinate community resources including coordination among primary, preventative and chronic care providers.

Qualifications

• Meet the DHCF requirements for a waiver case manager:
• Have current, appropriate licensure.
• Have a Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Nursing Gerontology or Sociology and one (1) year experience with the population(s); OR
• Bachelor degree and two (2) years’ experience with the population(s); OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) or can have an Associate degree and three (3) years’ experience with
  the population(s).
• Have at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.

As an organization focused on helping both the people we serve and our employees succeed, we foster a culture where individuals can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Join us in our mission: "To help people live a life of their choosing regardless of age or ability."

GT Independence is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race,
color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, hairstyle, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or
mental disability.

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