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Be A Support Coordinator

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Support Coordination is the service of advocating, identifying, developing, coordinating and accessing supports and services on behalf of individuals or assisting individuals and their families to access supports and services on their own.

Contact One Of The Trainers To Learn More About Becoming A Support Coordinator.

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Question: What Are The Qualifications To Become A Support Coordinator?
  • Must be certified and enrolled as a Medicaid Waiver provider of Support Coordinator.
  • May be either single (solo) providers or agency providers.
  • If employed by an agency, must have a bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services.
  • If a solo provider, must have a bachelor's degree and three years experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services.
  • A minimum of 60 hours of pre-service training is required consisting of 34 hours of statewide pre-service training and 26 hours of district specific training which includes orientation to the district, local resources and local operational procedures.

 

WAIVER SUPPORT COORDINATION Trainers

Write to us with your name, phone number, and address. As we have many information requests. Please let us know what information you are looking for. We will call or send you the information you need. To get the information faster just give us a call at 727-841-8943 You can contact a trainer in your area to find out about the available classes, cost, and registration.

David Alexander
Merritt Island, FL

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For more information.

Vita Sims Avanti
Coral Gables, FL

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For more information.

Jay Steinberg
North Miami, FL

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For more information.

Shani Stoutt
Hollywood, FL

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For more information.

 

Becky Marks &
Lynda Benedict
Tampa, FL

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For more information.
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Waiver Support Coordinator Reimbursement

The rates listed are for independent support coordinators. Rates for people working at agencies vary.

Support Coordination rates have recently been reduced. Previous rates were $161.60 per month.

  • $135.00 per month for "Full" Support Coordination
  • $67.50 per month for "Limited" Support Coordination.
Question: How Do I Become A Support Coordinator?

Answer: In most cases, we would recommend that you start by working as a waiver support coordinator for another company for at least one year. Most support coordinators will tell you that it takes at least a year, just to learn the basics. Also, the paperwork requirements are vast, confusing, and necessary to get paid. Beware of no compete contracts!

If you decide that you want to be an independent support coordinator, you will use the APD website as your starting point, and go to the "Providers" page. On the "Providers" page, look for the medicaid application. You will be signing up to be a medicaid provider. The application can be found under the heading of APD HCBS Medicaid Waiver Provider Application. The application can also be found on the "Florida Medicaid Fiscal Website" On the Medicaid Fiscal Website, you will find a link at the very bottom of the left sidebar titled "Online Provider Enrollment".

For more help with the application, the Agency For Persons With Disabilities in your area can help. To find APD in your area, follow the link to Statewide Map of Area Offices. The person most likely to help you at APD would have a job title such as "Provider Enrollment".

You will also need to take a several training courses prior to starting your job.