What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Broker position at SKHOV - Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices?
OPWDD Self-Direction Support Broker (a.k.a. Brokers)
Assist people with developmental disabilities who choose to Self-Direct their Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services with Budget Authority to develop a Circle of Support and complete and manage a Self Direction Budget. Self-Direction provides individuals more direct responsibility in managing their supports and services. People who participate in Self-Direction may Self-Hire and manage their own staff supports (Employer Authority) and decide on the supports and services they need and how the funding allowed for these supports and services is allocated (Budget Authority).