About
Ms. Melinda Broussard, Founder, Executive Director and Owner, of A Step Above Case Management, Inc. (ASACM) has over 20+ years of experience working with individual’s with Intellectual Disabilities. Ms. Broussard has been a case manager since 2004 and has extensive experience working with individuals on the Developmental Disability Waiver (DD Waiver) in all the regions/areas throughout New Mexico. Prior to 2004, she worked as a Program Director serving individuals with Intellectual Disabilities for 3 years. Ms. Broussard’s goal for ASACM is to recognize each individuals separate and unique needs, facilitate person-centered planning, and to provide support to the Case Managers to assure goals can be achieved. ASACM works to assist individual’s in meeting their visions, dreams, wishes, and outcomes in conjunction with their entire team. ASACM focuses on working as advocates for individuals supported and served in by ASACM. Ms. Broussard has a Master’s Degree (MA) in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies.
A Step Above The Rest
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide individualized team facilitation and person-centered planning. To promote experiences for the individuals we support that result in valued roles in his/her community. To promote self-advocacy, personal growth, and independence for the individuals we support. To promote people first language, positive self-perceptions, and positive roles in the individual’s community. To link individuals to community resources in his/her community.
Our Vision
A Step Above Case Management, Inc.’s vision is to show respect, honesty, and compassion to those we serve, and to the teams we work with on the Developmental Disability Waiver program. To promote growth, self-advocacy, and independence to individuals we serve in our agency. To promote citizenship to the individuals we serve through encouraging them to have valued roles in his/her community. To respect and protect the individual’s human rights and freedoms. To promote Employment First.
Our Values
Responsibility: To be accountable for our actions towards our community and the people we work with.
Growth/Independence: We value progress toward a person’s life, desires, and dreams.
Person Centeredness: We value person-centered planning and will promote person-centered planning for the individuals we support.
Partnerships: We value and recognize the partnerships we have with the individuals we serve, guardians, teams, DDSD, and DOH.
Valued Roles: We support and promote the individuals we provide case management services to have valued roles in his/her community.
Informed Choice: Supporting the guardian to make an informed choice regarding services and the individual’s needs. Ensuring the guardian has the necessary information to make an informed choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started
Fill out our quick intake form to confirm eligibility. Upon receiving your patient application our team will schedule the primary interview. During the interview our team will work with you to determine your exact needs. We will go over the necessary paperwork.
What regions and counties do you service?
The pediatric outpatient clinic is located in Albuquerque and will serve all that can travel to it. For those individuals on the NM DD Waiver we currently serve Sandoval, Bernalillo, Valencia, and Socorro counties.
Do you accept insurance
Yes, we accept the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Presbyterian, Western Sky, True Health New Mexico
Centennial Care Plans, Private Pay, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT). To get a complete list or to check if your insurance is eligible, contact us.
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