I have worked in the field of case management including delivery of direct services to individuals since 1987. I started out at a community mental health center, then worked at the Department of Human Services in child protection serving this at risk population. I was an administrator in this agency. I worked at a community center board in Colorado Springs for 9 years providing services to the IDD population working with children, adolescents and adults. I enjoy serving and helping people of all ages and abilities reach their goals in life.
Respite Care means services provided to an eligible member who is unable to care for himself/herself on a short term basis because of the absence or the need for relief of those persons normally providing care.
Homemaker Services are general household activities provided in the home of an eligible member when the person ordinarily responsible for these activities is absent or unable to manage these tasks.
Under Residential Habilitation Services and Supports (RHSS) the responsibility for the living environment rests with the service agency and encompass Individual Residential Services and Supports and Community Transition Services
Supported employment services, which consist of paid employment for persons for whom competitive employment is unlikely, and who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing support to perform in a work setting.
Provides necessary services and supports for individuals with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities so they can remain in their homes and communities with minimal impact to individuals’ community and social supports.
Prevocational services are designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in acquiring and maintaining work habits and work-related skills.