When you decide to hire a Domestic Employee, it is important to understand the responsibilities and risks you have taken on. Our aim is to create a comprehensive section on our website to help you better understand those responsibilities.

The Community Living Exchange Collaborative, funded by Medicaid, has created a list of helpful tools for individuals choosing to become employers. Before deciding to hire someone (even if they are a family member), we suggest you take a look at these resources and gain a greater understanding of how to support and maintain your employees.

You Are the Employer: A Guide to Hiring and Managing Direct Support Staff

• Chapter 1: Knowing What You Need & Want
• Chapter 2: The Hiring Process
• Chapter 3: Tax Considerations
• Chapter 4: What Being An Employer Involves
• Chapter 5: Stress Management
• Chapter 6: Communication Skills
• Chapter 7: Additional Resources

(Please note: The documents were not created by our organization and there are some difference in the ways Support Services Brokerages support you. For instance, Brokerages assist you with the necessary paperwork, as needed, to set up your employees.)