Who is primarily responsible for identifying goals, needs, and preferences for an Annual Person-Centered Plan?

The primary responsibility for identifying goals, needs, and preferences for an Annual Person-Centered Plan lies with the Community Case Specialist (CCS). This role is specifically designed to assess and understand the individual's situation, ensuring that the planning process is tailored to the person's unique circumstances and aspirations.

The CCS engages directly with individuals and their support networks to gather information and insights that inform the planning process. They utilize their training and skills to facilitate discussions about the individual's desires, support requirements, and long-term objectives, all of which are critical to creating an effective and personalized plan.

While Support Brokers and other roles, such as Financial Managers, may play significant parts in supporting individuals, they do not have the same primary responsibility for conducting the assessments and facilitating the person-centered planning discussions that are foundational to the CCS's role. Support Brokers, for instance, may assist in implementing the plan and coordinating services, but the initiation and development of the plan itself depend on the CCS's expertise in identifying the individual's goals and needs.