2023 Supports Broker Recertification
For All Certified Supports Brokers, and Supports Broker Agencies: Department-approved Supports’ Broker recertification training is available for 2023.
Certification Training
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Supports Broker Newsletter
The Institute on Disabilities and the Office of Developmental Programs publish a quarterly newsletter for and about Supports Brokers.
What is a Supports Broker?
A Supports Broker provides a waiver-funded service available to people who are using the person-and family-directed, community living or consolidated waivers in Pennsylvania AND choose to self-direct one or more of their waiver-funded services and supports.
The role of the Supports Broker is explained in the Supports Broker service definition. In summary, a Supports Broker may –
- Assist a waiver participant, common law or managing employer with employment related functions.
- Assist a waiver participant, common law or managing employer in ensuring compliance with waiver program rules.
- Assist a waiver participant, common law or managing employer in enhancing natural, unpaid supports that relate to self-direction.
A Supports Broker in Pennsylvania is a professional who must be certified and complete a re-certification every three years. Pennsylvania supports brokers must also comply with the "Supports Broker standards" and "Supports Broker attestation" required by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
Contact Us
Please email pdss@temple.edu with any questions.