What is a Support Broker?
Support Brokers provide customized support to help you effectively plan and manage your self-directed services. Your Support Broker will guide you in understanding and using these services based on your individual needs and preferences.
Support Broker Services in WI
When it comes to self-direction, there are numerous processes to navigate, from managing a budget to hiring staff. Our support brokers are here to provide hands-on assistance in understanding and completing these processes. Other services include:
Offers hands-on assistance in recruiting and hiring direct care workers
Individualized Job postings
Phone screening applicants
Assist individuals with interviewing
the applicants
New hire paperwork completion and submission
Mentoring and Education to employers and hired workers
Getting Started with Community Horizons
Inquire
Reach out to your support team to learn about self-direction options
Select
Opt for Community Horizons as your chosen service provider
Meet
Meet your Support Broker for an in-person referral meeting to discuss goals.
Start
Support Broker will begin services
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Support Broker
Locations in WI
Community Horizons understands the importance of having a knowledgeable and experienced support broker when it comes to self-directed programs. That is why our support brokers are local, ensuring that they are familiar with the community and understand the unique needs and resources available. Being local also means that our support brokers are easily accessible to individuals enrolled in self-directed programs throughout Wisconsin.
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Adams
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Barron
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Brown
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Buffalo
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Calumet
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Chippewa
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Clark
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Crawford
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Door
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Dunn
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Eau Claire
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Fond du Lac
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Grant
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Green Lake
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Iowa
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Jackson
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Juneau
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Kewaunee
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LaCrosse
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Lafayette
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Langlade
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Lincoln
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Manitowoc
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Marathon
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Marquette
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Menominee
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Monroe
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Oneida
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Oconto
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Outagamie
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Pepin
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Pierce
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Polk
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Portage
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Price
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Richland
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Sauk
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Shawano
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Sheboygan
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St. Croix
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Taylor
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Trempealeau
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Vernon
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Waupaca
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Waushara
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Winnebago
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Wood
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What will my schedule look like?Your scheduled will be based on hours that work for both you and your client, achieving the perfect work-life balance. The best part is, there are no mandatory shifts!
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What is Self-Direction?Self-Direction is a Medicaid-funded program in Wisconsin designed for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. This program allows eligible individuals to manage their own care by directly hiring and supervising their own employees. Through Self-Direction, individuals have greater control over their care services, ensuring that their specific needs and preferences are met.
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What is the pay?The pay varies, as it is determined individually for each client.
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What are some of the skills needed?To be an SDS worker, you need a passion for helping others, excellent customer service skills to meet the member's preferences, a readiness to commit and a drivers license. Experience based on client needs.
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What will my day look like?As a self-directed caregiver you will provide care and support to someone with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or aging-related needs. Self-directed caregivers assist with tasks based on individual needs. Tasks range from daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship, community errands and medication management.
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Who will I be employed by?As an SDS worker, you will be employed by your member. This means you will not be working for an agency. Your member is your legal employer.