Independent Provider (IP) Mentorship Program - Apply by July 28th!
In partnership with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Public Consulting Group (PCG) is excited to announce that we will be continuing our Independent Provider (IP) Mentorship Program with another cohort beginning in August.
Please note that this mentorship program is for Independent Providers ONLY (i.e., Home Care Attendants, Personal Care Aides, and Nurses).
The Mentorship Program is a voluntary 16-week (August 2024 – November 2024) experience that aims to support newly enrolled providers (including Independent Providers who have been providers for three years or less) as they establish their business and existing providers who could use extra support. These types of providers will serve as mentees.
Mentees will be matched with mentors, more experienced providers, who will share their lessons learned, provide advice on improving service delivery, and demonstrate how to simplify the responsibilities of being a self-employed provider in good standing.
During this program, mentors and mentees will establish goals, meet weekly, work towards new skills, and reflect upon growth by completing monthly surveys. Overall, mentors will focus on the mentee’s desired professional development, including, but not limited to the following growth areas:
Billing for Services
Career Growth
Documenting Services
Identifying Members to Serve
Professionalism
Reporting to the Case Manager
We anticipate mentors and mentees will dedicate a minimum of 6 hours each month to this program. Monthly engagement may vary by participant.
Apply by July 28, 2024
Independent Providers interested in being considered for a mentor OR mentee role must submit an application by July 28, 2024. Please review the applications closely for mentor and mentee eligibility requirements.
This is a competitive selection process. There are limited mentor and mentee spaces available, and submission of an application does not guarantee participation in this program. Additionally, all mentors and mentees must be approved by ODM. If we are unable to match you with an appropriate mentor or mentee, you may be waitlisted for a possible future cohort.
Timelines
Application Status: You will receive a notification about your application status on August 9th.
Kickoff Meeting: Providers selected to participate in this program will be required to attend a one-hour virtual mentorship program kickoff meeting. Mentors and mentees are required to attend separate kick-off meetings at one of the available meeting times listed below. Mentors and mentees need only attend one session.
MENTOR kick-off meeting (only for mentors) will be held on: August 12, 2024, 10AM and 4PM ET.
MENTEE kick-off meeting (only for mentees) will be held on: August 12, 2024, 12PM and 6PM ET.
Mentor Stipend
In thanks for the commitment and guidance provided by mentors, mentor participants will be eligible for four (4) stipends of $350 throughout the program. Eligibility for this payment depends on the satisfactory completion of all program requirements for that period, including conducting weekly mentor-mentee meetings, attending monthly mentor check-in meetings with PCG, and completing required training, surveys, and other program activities.
We hope that both mentors and mentees find this program to be a fulfilling experience that helps providers establish successful and long-standing careers as in-home service providers. Thank you for your consideration of this program. We look forward to reviewing your application.
If you have questions about the mentorship program, please call our support team at (877) 908-1746.
Sincerely,
Public Consulting Group