Our mission is for individuals across the life span and their families to have access to quality respite services and a variety of other services and supports through collaborative partnerships within communities of Southeast Kansas.
Southeast Kansas Respite Services (SEKRS) began in 1990 to provide Respite Care Services, and was incorporated with the assistance of the board members in 1991.
Over the years, SEKRS has expanded to offer Personal Care Services and the Payee Program.
Care providers come into the home to give caregivers a break or respite from the difficult task of caring for loved ones who have special needs. This program provides care so caregivers can just "get away" without worry.
Your Family Member May Be Eligible If:
Services Provided
For more information about Respite Care Services, please contact Jeremy Stover at 620-448-3078 or by email at jeremy.stover@ks.gov
Services that provide direct assistance to recipients of the Home and Community Based Waiver in independent living, age-appropriate socialization, and community inclusion.
How can Personal Care Services Help?
SEKRS Personal Care Services providers can help individuals with special needs be more independent with their tasks of daily living, age-appropriate socialization, and community inclusion. SEKRS Personal Care Services providers can assist individuals with household daily living skills (e.g. shopping, meal preparation, eating, cleanup after meals, dressing, bed-making, and laundry).
The Personal Care Services worker can also accompany or transport the recipient to accomplish any of the tasks listed above, providing necessary supervision and/or support for community activities.
Providers do not provide house cleaning services and do no household maintenance.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Personal Care Services individuals must be on the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver as determined through their local Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO). If qualified, then individuals can choose SEKRS from a list of providers available for their Personal Care Services.
For more information about Personal Care Services, please contact Jeremy Stover at 620-448-3078 or by email at jeremy.stover@ks.gov
This service provides payee services for individuals who cannot manage their finances. SEKRS, Inc. pays monthly bills and distributes discretionary spending money to individuals participating in this program.
What is an organizational payee?
The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Representative Payment Program provides assistance to the most vulnerable members of society - the young, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities of any age who are unable to manage their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income.
Organizations make an important difference when they act as payees for Social Security or SSI beneficiaries because they provide a critical service to these individuals. An organizational payee receives Social Security and/or SSI payments for an individual who cannot manage or direct another person to manage his or her money. The main responsibility of the organizational payee is to use the funds to pay for the current and foreseeable needs of the beneficiary. SEKRS, Inc. is permitted to charge the beneficiary a fee for Payee Services.
SEKRS Representative Payee Program adds:
For more information about the Payee Program, please contact Laura Doyle-Colvin at 620-448-3256 or by email at laura.doylecolvin@ks.gov
SEKRS, Inc. is looking for qualified experienced, and dedicated employees interested in employment as a Respite Provider.
Needs
SEKRS, Inc. is looking for kind, caring employees interested in employment as a Respite Provider. Respite providers come into the home to provide caregivers a break or respite from the challenging task of caring for loved ones. Other opportunities with similar skills include Personal Care Services.
Success
The success of SEKRS, Inc. largely depends on the dedication and professionalism of those individuals selected for employment. SEKRS, Inc. is committed to providing the training and support necessary for staff to meet the needs of the individuals and families served.
Policy
It is the policy of SEKRS, Inc. to be an equal opportunity employer and to hire individuals to fill position openings solely upon the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the requirements of the job.
Contact Us
For more information or if this sounds like a job match for you, please call SEKRS to set up an interview at 620-448-3078 or email at jeremy.stover@ks.gov
Jeremy Stover
Project Coordinator
Office Phone: 620-448-3078
Cell Phone: 620-778-9950
Email: jeremy.stover@ks.gov
Laura Doyle-Colvin
Representative Payee Program
Office Phone: 620-448-3256
Cell Phone: 620-778-3804
Email: laura.doylecolvin@ks.gov
Ginny Dixon
Representative Payee Program
Office Phone: 620-448-3076
Email: virginia.dixon@ks.gov
Mallory Kite
Accounting and Payroll
Cell Phone (Preferred): 620-778-4821
Office Phone: 620-448-3068
Email: mallory.kite@ks.gov
Jax Sanchez
Administrative Assistant
Office Phone: 620-448-3087
Email: SEKRespite@outlook.com
Mailing Address
Southeast Kansas Respite Services, Inc
PO Box 936
Parsons KS 67357
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