Supportive Services

Overview

Our Mission and Philosophy:
Personal choice, community involvement, and dignity while thriving in a caring and respectful atmosphere. These four principles make up the hallmark of Thrive Liberty and Kindness philosophy. Based on the above four principles; our Supplemental Support Program is designed to assist adults with intellectual disabilities live and thrive in the community, achieve their goal and sustain good health. The Supplemental Support Program will provide assistance to adults with moderate to severe deficits in self-help skills;

and/or with moderate to severe behavioral challenges. Our program is also geared to serve adults who may have a mental illness and in need of proper support to live successfully in the community. The program will enable individuals to overcome barriers at home or out in the community and be integrated into everyday living situations, such as attending school, educational programs, public services, after-school programs, and recreational activities.

• Assist adults with developmental and physical disabilities in their daily lives.
• Review and follow daily routine for individual as written in the IPP
• Teach and coordinate adults to live and maintain an independent lifestyle
• Assist individual with household chores; (laundry, light housework, and bill paying)
• Assist individual with the preparation of daily meals and clean up
• Assist individual with errands; (doctor appointments, grocery shopping, etc)
• Serve as an advocate and liaison on behalf of individuals
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, behavioral issues, IPP (Individual Program Plan), ABA techniques, human behavior and performance, principles, and processes for providing personal services
• Must possess the capability of preparing written and verbal reports
• Must possess Interpersonal skills, multi-tasking, and decision making skills
• Must have the ability to coach and teach, actively listen, maintain confidentiality, problem solve, positive attitude, empathy, adaptability, and be able to work with individuals that may have interfering behaviors
• Attend required agency staff meetings and in-service training
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance
• Must have a minimum of one year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
• Must possess a valid CPR/FA certificate or obtain one within one week of beginning employment
• Required to pass a background check