Supported Living
Choosing Where and with Whom They Live-Through Supported Living
Supported Living empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to direct and personalize their services in home and community settings of their choosing. Whether in a family home, personal apartments, or other living situations, this program provides the support necessary to assist people in living where and with whom they choose.
About Our Program
Guided by the belief that all people deserve control over their lives, Supported Living services provide flexible and personalized support to meet the needs and goals outlined in each Person-Centered Plan. By fostering independence and helping people develop skills, this program empowers adults with I/DD to pursue their dreams and lead meaningful lives as valued members of their community. Common areas of support in this program include:
- Self-Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Activities of Daily Living
- Health and Wellness
- Transportation and Travel Training
- Access and Participation in Community
- Developing Relationships with Others
Frequently Asked Questions
Who might benefit from these services/why would someone seek out this service specifically?
This service may benefit people who could use support with completing specific tasks or developing skills to help them maintain their independence. This service is individualized to a person’s needs and goals through the person-centered-plan, and is designed to accommodate a variety of needs, lifestyles, and goals. There are certain levels of support that can be provided through this program that are not available in the Personal Supports program, such as medication administration and awake-overnight service.
Does this service provide awake-overnight service?
Yes, awake-overnight services are available through this program.
How are services decided and planned?
The person supported and their team determine what support a person needs in order to be successful. When starting services, the person and their primary support network will meet with Compass staff to create a plan on what services and tasks will be provided to the person. Throughout service, there are opportunities to reassess and make changes to the services provided as needed.
Who are the people who provide the services?
Services are provided by Compass’ Direct Support Professionals, who are all Mandt and CPR certified. Also, DSPs in the Supported Living program are med tech certified. Additionally, many of Compass’ DSPs have elected to receive additional training and are encouraged and supported in doing so. In 2022, Compass had the most staff training hours on record, with over 10,000 training hours being completed by our service providers.
How are people matched with staff?
When onboarding to services, a person completed a form in order to help us look for the best candidate for the person supported. In this process, we consider support wanted, skills needed, personality and character needed, and shard interests. We understand that when someone begins to receive support services, they will be sharing a part of their life with this new person. To create sustainable and meaningful connections and services, we are intentional on how we pair people with providers.
What if someone is receiving personal support and day services? (interaction with other services).
Depending on the support a person needs, and the times they are needed, these programs can share staff. It is not uncommon for a DSP to provide support to a person in getting ready for work, and then assist them at their work site, for example. In this case, a person would participate in the Support Services program and the Meaningful Day program while benefiting from continuity of staff.
How many hours of coverage are in this program?
People can receive up to 168 of support for a one-person home.
Can my staff give me my medication?
Staff in the Personal Support program are unable to administer medication. In the past, people in this program have relied on other methods and support for taking medication, such as through the use of medication dispensing machines. If someone requires medication administration, they should consider our Supported Living program.