Support Broker - Morning Sun Financial Services

Morning Sun Financial Services provides Financial Management Services for participant-directed programs throughout the United States. Morning Sun was founded to provide persons with disabilities and older adults greater choice, flexibility, and control over how their services are delivered and their needs are met. Today, we continue to support participants in their choice regarding the level of responsibility and control they wish to have in managing their care.

Job Title: Support Broker – Social Services

Location: Remote with travel required within the state of Tennessee for work related purposes. Applicants must reside in Tennessee.

Schedule: Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure all services in the Person Centered Support Plan are being provided
• Assist in the development of Person Centered Support Plans
• Maintain regular follow up with Morning Sun financial management staff, case managers, and/or independent support coordinators
• Ensure all services and items in the PCSP are within budget limits and help calculate Participant budgets
• Maintain documentation of all case notes, monthly meetings, face-to-face visits, and interactions with Participants
• Assist with worker hiring and recruiting, and determine workers schedules and tasks performed by workers
• Assist with Participant training on Self direction and maintain training and licensing requirements
• Report abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the state, and review regulations with employer in the event of an investigation

Educational Requirements:

We require one of the 4 qualifications below:

• A four (4) year degree in Human Services (psychology, sociology, social work, recreational therapy, education, nursing, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), speech, etc.); and at least one (1) year professional experience working with persons who have an intellectual disability; or
• A two (2) year degree in Human Services (psychology, sociology, social work, recreational therapy, education, nursing, PT, OT, speech, etc.): and at least three (3) years professional experience working with persons who have an intellectual disability; or
• A four (4) year degree in any other subject and at least two (2) years professional experience working with persons who have an intellectual disability; or
• Five (5) years’ professional experience working with persons who have an intellectual disability.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
• Possess passenger vehicle for use in performing work related activities, possess and maintain valid driver’s license, and a driving record clear of any restrictions, and maintain and provide proof, if requested, of adequate insurance coverage.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license if position requires the driving of the agency owned or leased vehicle.
• Must be comfortable with the possibility of occupational exposure, providing behavioral intervention, and assisting with Participants’ personal cares as needed.