Article Publication Date:
9/20/2010
Summary:
Check out this guide geared toward the participant/consumer on how to hire and manage personal assistants. Written with the goal of promoting self-determination, this user-friendly guide helps the consumer understand their role as employer and covers topics such as determining the supports they need, finding workers and the role of the Fiscal Intermediary. It includes sample forms, worksheets, checklists, job descriptions, as well as a glossary and tips for helping to keep organized.
Topics:
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools:
Sources:
Grantee produced
The Arc of Michigan
Programs/Initiatives:
Person Centered Planning
States:
Keywords:
Wages and Benefits
Health Plan/Community Mental Health Service Program; PIHP/CMHSP; supports coordinator; case manager
Contact
Dohn Hoyle
Executive Director, The Arc Michigan
1325 S. Washington Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48910
dhoyle@arcmi.org
Phone:
517-487-5426
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52662