SAMPLE POLICY WORK

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Community Integration:

– Clients are encouraged to reside in community housing with a level of independence that affords them the dignity of choice while providing timely support. • Personalized Assistance: – The service focuses on helping individuals manage daily tasks, such as medication management, budgeting, meal preparation, and transportation. • Flexible Support Systems: – Supported Living is structured to allow fluctuations in the level of support based on changing needs. Services can be intensified or reduced as required by ongoing assessments.

Goals and Objectives

Supported Living aims to:

• Enhance autonomy by empowering individuals to live in their homes while receiving personal support. • Promote community integration and social participation. • Offer a flexible, person- centered service that adjusts dynamically to the client’s changing needs. • Improve quality of life by fostering a sense of belonging and self-sufficiency. Delivery Methods • Individualized Service Plans: Customized plans detail the level and type of support required based on periodic comprehensive assessments. • On-Call Support: Services include 24/7 on-call support to manage emergencies or unexpected needs. • In-Home Visits: Regular visits by care coordinators, direct support professionals, and clinical specialists ensure that health and safety standards are maintained. • Integrated Community Supports: Partners with local community organizations to facilitate access to recreational, educational, and vocational resources. Hourly Service Caps: There may be annual limits on the number of service hours provided to each individual, typically in the range of 1,800 – 2,200 hours per year. • Budget Constraints: Funding for supported living is capped per client based on needs assessment, ensuring that services are available equitably. • Flexibility Provisions: Any increase in support hours or service modifications must undergo an internal review process and obtain pre-authorization as required by regulatory mandates. Service Limitations and Caps •