BGC Inc., provides independent support coordination services primarily to children and adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities and who receive funding through the Medicaid Waiver program and other funding sources.

 The Role of the ISC includes:

• To support the individual by gathering resources through the State of Tennessee Regional Office by providing accurate and up to date information regarding all aspects of the person’s life and the changes of the Medicaid Waiver Program as they arise.

• Work with individuals, families, and provider agencies to promote the most balanced qualify of life on a daily basis to meet the needs of the individuals.

• Monitor supports on a monthly basis or more if needed.

• Report all issues of the individual’s life across all environments to the various entities.

• Plan and gather information to provide a comprehensive Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP).

• Requests services that meets the needs of the individual.

• Facilitate meetings with the person’s needs and requests placed first to the Circle of Support (COS).

• Listening and acting on behalf of the individual’s wants and needs across all environments with an advocate agenda.

• Incorporating outside resources, such as natural supports, safety plans for an individual to have an independent life in their surroundings, and mediate between all parties necessary for goal reaching.

• Remaining objective and professional.