Community Living – Group Home
Rationale
Our Community Living/Group Home Services provides opportunities for participants for sharing of lives, forming of caring households, and therapeutic relationships in setting where they are treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to provide skills to develop, maintain and acquire skills to assist with daily living skills, socialization, and advocacy in a community residential setting.
Scope
Services include but are not limited to:
• development of independence, daily living, self-advocacy, and survival skills;
• developing appropriate social behaviors;
• learning effective communication;
• learning self-direction and problem solving;
• engaging in safety practices;
• development of housekeeping skills;
• developing positive patterns of living, activities, and routines;
• learning skills for employment;
• nursing support services including assessments, delegation of medication, and care planning;
• coordination, training, supports or supervision to support development and maintenance of skills;
• transportation to and from waivered program services;
• direct support services as needed; and
• personal care assistance.
Services will be provided in homes of choice, in individualized rooms with a maximum of three house mates where they will be supported by a Direct Support Professional to meet their unique needs.
Staffing and Training
Staff and volunteers working for or contracted with Virtuous who provide supports services or spend any time alone with a participate will meet the following requirements:
• at least 18 years of age;
• First-Aid and CPR Certified;
• pass a criminal background check via CJIS;
• participate in in-service training on the Person-Centered Plan;
• complete orientation and training as designated by DDA;
• if administering medication, have a current CMT;
• possess a valid drivers license if transporting participants; and
• have automobile insurance for all vehicles that are owned, leased, and/or hired and used in the provision of services.
Setting and Location
Services will be provided in homes that are compliant with the CMS ruling in the Central Regions of Maryland.