SMRO- Support Broker Certification Class (2 DAYS)

February 14th & 15th, 2017

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is sponsoring a two-day Initial Support Broker Training for persons who want to provide Support Broker services to those in the Self-Directed Service option of the Community Pathways Waiver.

Self-Directed Services allow persons who have an intellectual or developmental disability (and meet waiver eligibility requirements) to choose and design their own waiver services and supports with the assistance of their chosen team and within the guidelines of the program. 

Persons in the Community Pathways waiver can design their own services, interview and hire their own staff, and set their own payment rates to meet their disability related needs.  Self-Directed services gives people with disabilities the opportunity to live independently and have more control of their own lives.

Initial Support Broker Training and Certification is required before a Support Broker can provide services for individuals in the Self-Directed Service. Certification is valid for 2 years.

It is expected that all attendees will actively participate and comply with expectations of the class including discussions, group activities, and evaluations.  Trainees will be required to demonstrate core competency by passing a written exam at the end of the second day.  Because the information is critical to the success of this program, participants who arrive late, or leave early, or do not attend the second day of training will not be certified.

Registration is required, but does not guarantee acceptance to take the training.  Registration priority is given to those individuals who are ready to support someone currently in or entering Community Pathways. If you would like to register, please click on the link below. We look forward to seeing you!