Self Direction

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Heritage Christian Services continues to evolve to meet the needs of the people we serve. Self-direction is a support that empowers people to shape their own services and make decisions that reflect what matters most to them

Interested in learning more about becoming a self-hire staff?

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What is Self-Direction?

Through self-direction, people are able to have greater say over the funding OPWDD provides for services, select staff members who best support their goals, and design a plan that fits their unique interests, needs and lifestyle. Heritage Christian Services provides guidance, tools and a supportive team to help people and their families navigate this personalized approach with confidence.

Whether you’re just exploring self-direction for the first time or ready to take the next step, Heritage Christian Services is here to walk alongside you, offering expertise, guidance and support every step of the way.

How Can Heritage Christian Services Help?
The Heritage Christian Services self-direction team can support you as you manage your self-directed budget by:

 Helping you learn about your self-directed budget and keep track of your spending
 Working with you to explore how self-direction can help meet your needs
 Providing guidance on finding and hiring your own staff members
 Fostering an understanding of available regulations and policies and ensuring compliance with them
 Reviewing and processing your reimbursement requests
 Fostering an understanding of OPWDD, DOL, DOH and other departmental regulations and ensuring compliance with them

How can I get started?

To get started, have your care manager complete our referral packet:

Click here for the Fiscal Intermediary Referral Form

Do you have questions or need additional information?

For people residing in Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming or Yates County, please call our Rochester office at (585) 622-2951 or email [email protected].

For people residing in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara or Orleans County, please call our regional office at (716) 260-4256 or email [email protected].