Service
Coordination
Service Coordinators are assigned to
all consumers actively receiving any service of the GCDSNB, with the
exception of Intermediate Care Facilities. Responsibilities include
intake, eligibility determination, development and implementation
of a single plan to address the service needs of each consumer, monitoring
of services, referrals for needed services, advocacy, choice of service,
measure of satisfaction, and collaboration with all professionals.
Medicaid
Waivers
Through Service Coordination, the Agency implements two Medicaid Waiver
programs, the MR/RD (Mental Retardation / Related Disabilities) Waiver
and the HASCI (Head and Spinal Cord Injuries) Waiver. These programs
are available to consumers who meet intermediate or skilled level
of care, but are being served in their homes and have additional Medicaid
services made available to them such as: personal care aides, additional
prescription drugs, environmental and vehicle modifications, medical
equipment, supplies, and assistive technology services.
Beginning
Thursday, July 1, 2010, Screenings for MR/RD referrals will no longer
occur locally but will be completed by the University of South Carolina
- Center for Disability Resources in Columbia. This involves the screening
function for MR/RD, Autism, or children over 3 years old seeking DDSN
eligibility for the first time. New referrals for MR/RD, Autism, and
children over 3 years seeking DDSN eligibility for services please
call 1-800-289-7012. Referrals
for children less than 36 months old need to call Babynet at 864-331-1451.
For HASCI referrals call Toll Free 1-866-867-3864.
Respite
Care
This is a temporary break in caregiving
responsibilities for family members of consumers residing at home.
It is delivered in several ways: an Agency trained sitter can be sent
to the consumer’s home; the consumer may spend time in the home
of a licensed respite provider; the family can choose its own caregiver
and be reimbursed for the cost at established rates; or the consumer
can receive Respite in a licensed Respite facility.
Companion
Care
Companions are Agency trained caregivers
assigned to adult consumers. Companions provide training in activities
of daily living, to consumers residing at home, to increase their
independence.
Attendant
Care
Attendants are Agency trained caregivers
who provide assistance to HASCI consumers in their homes. They are
supervised by a registered nurse.
KidVentures
KidVentures
is the early intervention program of the Greenville County Disabilities
and Special Needs Board. This service focuses on families of children
with special needs from the ages of birth to six years. Using the
natural environment of the home, the Early Interventionists work with
the child one-on-one and teach the family how to work with the child
to develop and/or improve motor skills, social skills, cognitive and
self-help skills/development, and independence. We also provide Service
Coordination for these children, assisting the family to utilize community
resources.
Family Supports 
