Currently, Inclusion Services provides support to the people that we serve in their own home environment. Indeed, for everyone including the people that we serve there is no place like home. Shared Living and Supported Living serves the individuals in the community providing services to enable individuals to live independently and participate in community integration these services are instantly adaptable to the changing needs of the individual. Supported Living services provide individuals with a variety of individualized services to support living independently in the community.
(Scope)
- Supported Living services are individualized to the individual’s needs and interests as documented in the individual’s Person-Centered Plan and must be delivered in a personalized manner.
- Supported Living services assists the individual to: (a) learn self-direction and problem-solving related to performing activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living required for the individual to live independently; and (b) engage in community-based activities of the individual’s choosing within the individual’s personal resources.
- Supported Living services enables the individual to: (1) live in a home of his or her choice located where he or she wants to live; and (2) live with other individuals or individuals of his or her choosing (not including relatives, legal guardians, or legally responsible persons).
- This service includes Nurse Case Management and Delegation Services.
(Setting and Location)
Supported Living services are provided in the individual’s own house or apartment.
(Staff Training)
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Have a GED or high school diploma;
- Have required credentials, license, certification, and training to provide services;
- Possess current First Aid and CPR certification;
- Pass a criminal background investigation and any other required background checks and credentials verifications.
- Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the Person-Centered Plan;
- Complete the training designated by DDA. All new hires must complete the DDA required training prior to independent service delivery; and at least every three years
- Possess a valid driver’s license, if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to provide services;
- Have automobile insurance for all automobiles that are owned, leased, and/or hired and used in the provision of services.
Inclusion Services requires the very best qualities in direct care staff. Direct Care Staff in all of our service areas, whether full or part-time are trained in all aspects listed below. In addition to the required DDA training, in order to be hired by the Agency a person must pass an initial drug screening and random drug tests throughout their period of employment. They also must pass a criminal records check, driving records check, and provide three work references which are scrupulously checked.
As part of the pre-employment process, prospective staff are required to take basic skills testing for math, reading, healthy food menu building, computer skills knowledge, and a writing sample. If a person fails to meet any of these requirements, he/she will not be hired by the company.
Inclusion Services believes in making sure our workers are extremely well trained. Workers receive training in the following areas:
| Aging | CPR | Incident Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Blood-borne Pathogens | Defensive Driving | Individual Plans (IDOOPI) |
| Behavior Principles and Strategies (BPS Units 1-4) | Fire Safety | Medication Administration (Residential Staff) |
| Communicable Disease | First Aid | OSHA |
| Communication Skills | Fundamental Rights | Seizure Disorders |
| Community Integration | General Characteristics & Needs | Supporting Individuals in Making Choices |
Additional trainings are provided based on the individual needs of the person receiving services.
A number of staff are Certified Medication Technicians and would be able to administer medications off site, as needed. Special needs for some individuals may include blood glucose checks, dietary needs, toileting, etc. and will be accommodated for during the day. Staffing will be coordinated by the respective Program Manager.