Frequently Asked Questions
About Marantha, its programs and services.

Questions About Family Support Services:

Who qualifies for family support services?
A child or adult with a developmental disability (children should have aged out of Early Intervention). This service is designed to support a disabled person in their home, living with family members.

What happens if my child does not have Medicaid?
If your income is to high, the child can qualify for the “ Waiver Medicaid”. This form of Medicaid applies to children with a diagnosed disability. The income of the parent will be “waived".The process involves a good amount of paper work but the Family Support Coordinator will guide the family through the process and submit the application with OMRDD.

Who gets Family Support Services?
A person with a disability who is in the process of applying for Medicaid.

What other services can I get while I receive Family Support?
Certain In-home services, Family Reimbursement, some behavior management. The services are usually provided through different agencies and funding is limited. Most services require Medicaid eligibility and are available once the family member has Medicaid Service Coordination.

Questions About About Medicaid Service Coordination:

Who qualifies for medical services coordination?
A disabled person with Medicaid.

What is a Medicaid Service Coordinator (MSC)?
A Medicaid Service Coordinator connects your family member with needed services. The MSC conducts monthly home and school visits and coordinates needed services. A MSC is your correspondent with other agencies and finds out who offers what for your child. The MSC also advocates for your child to ensure his best interest (usually at school. Parents should communicate with their child's MSC to ensure the right Medicaid coverage is maintained.

Questions About At-Home Residential Habilitation:

Who can receive At Home Residential Habilitation?
In order to receive this service, the family must have a Medicaid Service Coordinator.At-Home Residential Habilitation provides the disabled person with skills training at their home. Staff members follow a plan or schedule and work on a variety of independent living skills. One caretaker has to be present during service hours. At-Home Residential Habilitation builds on enhancing the consumers' independence. This service is different from a Home Attendant or Home Health Aid.

Questions About Employment With Maranatha:

1) How do I apply for employment with Maranatha Human Services Inc. Upstate NY locations (Poughkeepsie, Stone Ridge, Woodstock,NY)?
You can simply fax your resume directly to Human Resources (845) 452-4665 or you can call (845) 452-1424 to set up an appointment to come to the Poughkeepsie office and fill out an application and leave a copy of your resume.

2) How do I apply for employment with Maranatha Human Services, Inc. Downstate NY locations (various Queens, NY locations)?
You can simply fax your resume directly to (718) 441-7312 or you can call (718)441-7313 to set up an appointment to come to the Queens office and fill out an application and leave a copy of your resume.

3) What types of Human Services positions does Maranatha Human Services, Inc. generally recruit for?
Direct Support Professionals, Res Hab Specialist, Day Hab Specialist, Educational Advocacy Aides, Medicaid Services Coordinators, Medical Services Coordinators, etc.

What are the requirements for employment with Maranatha Human Services, Inc.?
All applicants are required to undergo and pass a background check (driving and criminal) and TB test. For permanent employment (Full Time, Part Time, Non-Regular Part Time) applicants must also possess a clean NYS Drivers License and a High School Diploma or GED.