Supported Living Arrangements

Supported Living Arrangements (SLA) provide residential support for people living in their own homes or family homes, and are designed so that the person may maximize his/her ability to participate fully as a member of the community. Services are funded by using the individual's own resources (Social Security benefits, job income, etc.) and supplementing these as needed with State and Federal funds.

Persons enrolled in SLA program work with their team to identify service needs and desired personal outcomes. The individual’s needs, goals and desires are written into a document called an Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Intensive Supported Living Arrangements

Intensive Supported Living Arrangements (ISLAs) provide services in community residences for up to four individuals who live in their own homes. These services were developed as an alternative to an ICF/MR, so that individuals could live in the community while receiving intensive support and training. Individuals who choose ISLAs must be capable of contributing to the costs of their services, and may have intense medical or behavioral training/treatment needs. Twenty-four hour supervision is provided. Services are funded by using the individual's own resources (Social Security benefits, job income, etc.) and supplementing these as needed with State and Federal funds.

Persons enrolled in ISLA program work with their team to identify service needs and desired personal outcomes. The individual’s needs, goals and desires are written into a document called an Individual Support Plan (ISP). These services and supports may include:

Day Program

Day Program provides services in both the day program setting and in the community. These services provide alternatives to people who may not be capable or have the desire to work in the community. The individual's teams work together to identify service needs and desired personal outcomes. the goals may include basic educational skills, personal hygiene skills, home maintenance skills, prevocational skills, recreation, and community integration. Staffing ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:8 depending on the needs of the individuals in the settings necessary to accomplish their goals.

Supported Living Arrangements, Intensive Supported Living Arrangements, and Day Program provide services and supports which include:

Instruction provided to the person and/or people who provide direct support, including instruction about supportive procedures and use of equipment specified in the support plan, behavior supports procedures, and teaching procedures to maximize the person’s skills and abilities, reduce dependency, and develop natural support systems. Instruction is provided as necessary to safely maintain the person in their home.
Instruction and support to the person for the acquisition and retention of skills, such as those related to self-care, daily living, community living, mobility, safety, friendships, socialization, self-direction, communication, use of leisure time, recreation, budgeting and money management, health maintenance and self-medication.
Assistance related to positioning, transferring, completion of physical activities, and activities of personal care.
Monitoring is provided to assure the person’s health and safety at home and in the community with activities of daily and community living.
Consultation and training provided by a behavior specialist or qualified clinician to family members, support persons, and/or the person for the purpose of enhancing quality of life, promoting success in family and community settings, and the development of appropriate supports.
A Dungarvin supervisory employee is assigned to coordinate and assure the provision of direct supports as identified in the person’s Individual Support Plan.

Instruction provided to the person and/or people who provide direct support, including instruction about supportive procedures and use of equipment specified in the support plan, behavior supports procedures, and teaching procedures to maximize the person’s skills and abilities, reduce dependency, and develop natural support systems. Instruction is provided as necessary to safely maintain the person in their home.
Instruction and support to the person for the acquisition and retention of skills, such as those related to self-care, daily living, community living, mobility, safety, friendships, socialization, self-direction, communication, use of leisure time, recreation, budgeting and money management, health maintenance and self-medication.
Assistance related to positioning, transferring, completion of physical activities, and activities of personal care.
Monitoring is provided to assure the person’s health and safety at home and in the community with activities of daily and community living;
Consultation and training provided by a behavior specialist or qualified clinician to family members, support persons, and/or the person for the purpose of enhancing quality of life, promoting success in family and community settings, and the development of appropriate supports.
A Dungarvin supervisory employee is assigned to coordinate and assure the provision of direct supports as identified in the person’s Individual Support Plan.

If you are interested in any of the above listed services from Dungarvin, or need more information about current openings or future placements, contact us!