Availability: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Moldova

Everyone who has the desire to work should have the opportunity to pursue and maintain competitive, meaningful employment. Supported Employment provides the support people need to successfully find and maintain a job.

Each person works with a certified Employment Specialist to develop a flexible, personalized employment plan, taking their vocational strengths and interests into account.

Through the Discovery process, each person evaluates their interests based on specific aspects of the job market, as well as their skills, strengths, and the conditions under which they work best.

During Job Development, Employment Specialists facilitate relationships between the person and their employer, and work to match the needs of the employer with the skills, strengths, needs, and interests of the person.

Once the person has secured a job, an Employment Specialist then provides systematic instruction to assist the person to learn the skills necessary to successfully perform that job. Through subsequent job coaching, each person receives support to meet employment expectations, address job-related issues as they may arise, and maintain long-term employment.

People may also receive assistance to develop a personal business or find employment based on a personal assessment process.

Availability: Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

In Residential Services, known as Community Living Arrangements in Connecticut, adults live in licensed or unlicensed KHS-owned or rented homes. Based on the idea that all people engage in lifelong learning, each person receives support to build or maintain the skills to live in the community, live more independently, and participate meaningfully in community life.

We take a person-directed approach and tailor services to each person’s goals and needs with respect for personal routines, rights, independence, privacy, and access to opportunities for personal growth.

Services include assistance, support, and guidance in:

• Health maintenance
• Self-care
• Decision-making
• Home management
• Personal resource management
• Communication
• Mobility and transportation
• Relationship development and socialization
• Personal adjustment
• Participation in the community
• Use of community resources

Availability: Delaware and Pennsylvania (as part of Residential Services)

Designed to increase independence and inclusion in family and community life, Behavior Support Services focus on developing a person’s adaptive behaviors and functional skills.

Under supervision of a licensed psychologist, our professionals work with each person to develop a behavioral support plan based on the person’s strengths, challenges, and goals. On-going training is provided for each person, their family, and the staff supporting them.

Availability: Pennsylvania

Provided in a variety of integrated community locations, Community Participation Supports (CPS) provides each person with the opportunity to achieve their personally identified goals for community involvement and employment. Each person receives support within the community to explore and develop their interests, preferences, skills, and strengths, which may include:

• Participating in organizations or associations
• Developing social networks
• Pursuing adult learning opportunities
• Volunteering
• Using local transportation

Services are provided by direct support professionals for 4-6 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Availability: Connecticut

Adults receive support to achieve their goals related to work or community participation. Each person develops and implements a support plan to work toward those goals, which may include developing friendships, pursuing employment, participating in community activities, and learning other skills.

Availability: Connecticut

This flexible service varies based on each person’s living arrangement and unique needs. Adults who choose to live in an apartment setting receive support to build relationships, locate safe and affordable housing, find employment, and develop daily living skills.

Individuals living with their families receive comprehensive support, which may include developing a behavior plan, navigating medical appointments, providing transportation, mentoring a child or adult in recreational activities, and developing life skills.

Funding may be provided by the Department of Developmental Services, or by the Department of Children and Families in Connecticut, depending on eligibility.

Availability: New Jersey

Community-Based Services offer support for people to participate meaningfully within their community. Available at home or within the community, people pursue volunteer opportunities and other community activities and build their daily living skills.

Availability: Pennsylvania

Within Housing Transition and Tenancy Sustaining Services, Housing Specialists assist people to own, rent, or lease their own homes and be successful homeowners or tenants. Each person receives support in their housing search and the application process, as well as with securing financial assistance or other resources to cover expenses such as security deposits, moving costs, furnishings, environmental modifications, and other one-time expenses.

Housing Specialists may also provide support to find and establish a relationship with a housemate.

In addition, each person received education on the role, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord.

Housing services are limited to 160 hours per year.

Availability: Moldova

People with disability in Moldova have access to a free hotline service to report violations of their rights and access support and information.

The service includes:

• Informational assistance and counseling over the phone
• Multidisciplinary collaboration to address rights violations
• Identification of suspected rights violation and notification of authorities and partner organizations
• Notifications of risks to the life, safety, and integrity of people with disability

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