SPECIALIZING IN DISABILITY SERVICES
Employment Personal Assistant Services ~ EPAS~
EPAS is a Medicaid service that provides support to employed, disabled adults to enable them to have assistance for their personal care needs. We provide Case Management to coordinate this service implementation.
Support Coordination External ~ SCE~
Support Coordination oversees, implements, and monitors all services options available on specific waivers offered through DSPD and Medicaid on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.
~Waiver Programs Serviced~
We provide coordination of services for:
- Community Supports Waiver (CSW)
- Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury Waiver (ABI)
- Community Transition Home Waiver (CTW)
STANDING OUT AMONG THE BEST
STRATEGY
Our services are centralized to Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties for DSPD services. This provides an optimal strategy for case work proximity and networking of supports. We offer virtual services to EPAS statewide.
CONNECTION
Our employees maintain a close connection to their clients and are dedication to a long term relationship with families. Many of our clients have worked with us for over 20 years with a high level of satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE
Our company is built on over 75 years of combined professional disability experience. Our company’s foundation was built from the perspective of having a disabled family member. This personal and professional background uniquely impacts our work culture.
ABOUT US
Owner, Support Coordinator, & EPAS Manager
Mary Ann’s interest in disabilities began from growing up with a disabled younger brother, which eventually led to working in a group home setting. She attended college on a music scholarship, but quickly found a desire to become a Social Worker. She completed her Bachelors degree in Social Work with a Social Service Worker License. Her career started in Child Protective Services, then DSPD, and eventually led her to establish Northern Utah Case Management in 2009. She has a strong interest in the legislative process and stays involved in disability advocacy at the Capitol. All together, she has over two decades of case management experience. She has created a business that strives to stand out by providing the standards of what her brother deserved in services.
Mary Ann loves to find the humor in everyday life by laughing with others, especially her family. She is passionate about lifelong learning and sharing information. She enjoys black and white photography, gardening, trap/skeet, reading, exploring new places, hiking, and international foods/culture.
Support Coordinator & EPAS Specialist
Deb double majored with a bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education and Recreation Management. Her career begin in the public school system and community recreation sector. She later worked as a Physical Therapy Aide. Through this job and private services she specialized in working with people that have traumatic brain injuries for 25 years. She is credited in pioneering the development of employment related services for people with disabilities in northern Utah through EPAS, as one of the primary providers for over a decade. Deb currently provides ongoing EPAS services and Support Coordination with a focus on brain injuries and intellectual disabilities.
Deb is a self proclaimed “adrenaline junkie.” She loves rock climbing, river rafting, camping, skiing, and kayaking. She dedicates time to help others enjoy these passions. She loves the winter and being outdoors in the snow. Her philosophy is to work hard and play harder. She loves construction projects and always has something she is building in the works. She is one of 7 adopted children and currently enjoys spending time with her 6 grandsons.
Support Coordinator
Ramona has worked in the disability community for over 20 years. She has specialized training and experience in wait list needs, Medicaid, food stamps, Social Security, and has a vast knowledge of service integration among these various state programs. Ramona has a special interest in educating parents about the many facets of DSPD services and enjoys educating individuals and their families about the ancillary services and resources that are available. Given the many additional benefits recipients of DSPD services can receive, Ramona enjoys providing assistance on how to access housing, mental health support and guardianship, to name a few.
Ramona enjoys spending time with people she cares about, exploring ways to improve systems in her community, volunteering with the Humane Society, traveling, music, and watching true crime stories.
Support Coordinator & EPAS Case Manager
Kim has been advocating for and empowering children and adults with disabilities and their families for close to 20 years. She began her career with dual bachelor degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Family Relations. Her belief is that it’s an honor to serve individuals with disabilities and the families she works with. She maintains a low case load so she is able to spend more time with each individual and the families she supports. She enjoys working with individuals with disabilities to support them in reaching their full potential and loves to celebrate their successes with them.
In her spare time, she enjoys mixing her passion of nature, with her love of animals and live music. If she is not taking her high energy Terrier Stitch to play in the park, then she is off to attend an outdoor concert. In addition to enjoying all of the beautiful places Utah has to offer, she loves cooling off by the ocean along the Oregon coast. She is grateful for the many wonderful people who are a part of her life.
~OUR STORY~
Northern Utah Case Management was established in 2009 due to the inspiration of the owner’s brother, John. His experience with Downs Syndrome and Autism offered his sister a unique perspective as how best to support others with disabilities at a personal and professional level. Honoring him has been paramount in running a disability company that strives to value the dignity and respect of our clients. John has helped us to better understand the impact disabilities have on the individuals and families we serve. Our company continues to honor his memory by striving to always stand OUT among the best!
CONTACT US
TUTORIALS
Self Administered Services in 10 Easy Steps
- Review the Support Book
2. Select the Service Code
3. Choose a Fiscal Agent
4. Hire Employees
5. Set Up Employee Payroll
6. Complete Staff Training
7. Create Support Strategies
8. Submit Timesheets
9. Performance Review Standards
10. Quarterly Summaries
NORTHERN UTAH CASE MANAGEMENT
EST. 2009