Support broker information
As a support broker you can be hired by a member with a disability to help create and implement life plans, manage budgets, supervise support staff, negotiate rates for supports, network within the community, and expand the circle of friends and other allies in the community.
You will be directly employed by members with developmental disabilities. For members who are minor children, the employer is the parent or legal guardian of that child. You will help the member develop and manage their services and supports, providing support in a way that is flexible and responsive to the needs and abilities of the member. You will help the member develop a support and spending plan, monitor the annual budget, and develop back-up plans to mitigate potential risks to the health and safety of the member. Additionally, you will assist your employers in the process of managing employees, including recruiting, hiring, and monitoring, as necessary.
As a support broker, you will need to be committed to a value system that supports each member’s fundamental right to a life of dignity, self-determination, and community inclusion. You will ensure the member’s health and welfare is supported, assuring safety through a network of family, friends, and paid supports. You help provide leadership, resources, ideas, and coordination for the members. You will have a clear focus on helping members identify individualized goals to increase independence and quality of life.