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Finding the right staff for your child can sometimes feel like a waiting game. If you are looking for the fastest way to get dedicated support into your home and community, Self-Hire might be the perfect solution for your family.
The Basics: Eligibility & Services
To utilize Self-Hire, your child must have OPWDD eligibility and be enrolled in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. Through Self-Hire, you can fast-track two vital services:
- Community Habilitation (Com Hab): Staff works one-on-one with your child to build independent living skills, socialize, and explore the community.
- Respite: Staff provides safe supervision, giving your child a fun break while giving you much-needed time to recharge.
Why It’s the Fastest Way to Get Staff
Traditional agency programs depend on an agency’s existing staffing pool, which often has a waiting list. With Self-Hire, you bypass the wait. If you find a great candidate, they can begin the onboarding process immediately. You gain complete control over who is in your home and when they work.
Where to Look for Great Staff
You don’t need to be a professional recruiter to find incredible people. Some of the best self-hire staff are already right in your neighborhood! Consider looking into:
- College Job Boards: Local college students studying Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or Speech/Occupational Therapy are often eager for flexible, hands-on experience.
- School Staff & Paraprofessionals: Teaching assistants, paras, or bus monitors at your child’s school often look for rewarding afternoon, weekend, or summer work.
- Your Trusted Circle: Relatives, trusted neighbors, or family friends can often be hired as your staff (as long as they are not the child’s legal parents or guardians or live at the same address).
How CBS Supports Your Family
If managing payroll, taxes, and background checks sounds overwhelming—don’t worry! CBS acts as the employer of record to handle all the paperwork.
Think of it as a partnership: You find the staff and set the schedule, and CBS handles the heavy lifting, including:
- Running mandatory background checks and fingerprinting to ensure safety.
- Providing all onboarding paperwork to get your chosen staff cleared to work quickly.
Ready to get started? If you have OPWDD eligibility and have someone in mind you would like to hire to provide Com Hab or Respite for your child, reach out to your Care Coordinator today and ask to connect with Community Based Services (CBS) to start the Self-Hire process!
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