Program Service Plan
WHAT WE DO:
- Community Living-Group Home
- Community Living-Group Home-Trial Experience
- Nursing Support Services
- Transportation Services
- Respite Care (Hourly)
HOW WE DO IT:
We will do this by striving to create an environment where choice and empowerment will dictate the focus for the people that we support.
WHO:
PBAL Group is a new agency approved by DDA to provide community residential services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state of Maryland.
WHAT:
PBAL Group will provide Community Living–Group Home Services to assist individuals in acquiring skills necessary to maximize their independence in activities of daily living and to fully participate in community life.
PBAL Group also offers Nursing Support Services, Transportation Services, and Respite Care (Hourly) as part of its Program Service Plan. These services expand support beyond the home setting by addressing health needs, increasing accessibility, and providing caregivers with temporary relief.
WHERE:
The Community Living–Group Home will be in an integrated setting within Prince George’s County where supports to full access to greater community is ensured for no more than 3–4 people living in an apartment and/or a house. This includes opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive and integrated settings, engage in community life, control personal resources, and receive services in the community to the same degree as individuals who do not receive services from Medicaid Waiver.
- The individual will select the residential setting from among the setting options, where each individual has the right to privacy, to be treated with dignity and respect, and free from bullying and restraints.
- Where each individual is supported in making choices.
- Where each individual is given choices regarding services and who provides them.
WHY:
It is the passion of PBAL GROUP founders to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to honor and respect God’s given rights for all to live freely anywhere in the community.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
DDA-Community Living- Group Home:
PBAL GROUP: will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain skills to maximize independence with activities of daily living and to participate in the community life of their choice. Skills to be developed or maintained under Community Living Group Home Services will be determined based on the person’s individualized goals and outcomes as documented in his or her person-centered plan. Examples of this service include:
- Learning socially acceptable behavior
- Learning effective communication
- Learning self-direction and problem-solving
- Engaging in safety practices
- Performing household chores in safe and effective manner
- Performing self-care
- Learning skills for employment
- Developing new relationships and natural supports
This service will also include coordination, training, support, or supervision as specified in the person’s PCP and the availability of back-up and emergency support 24 hours a day. Community Living Group Home Services are usually provided to no more than 4 individuals in one home. Any exceptions require approval by DDA. Community Living Group Home Services also include trial experiences for people transitioning from an institutional or non-residential site on a temporary, trial basis.
Nursing Support Services
PBAL Group provides Nursing Support Services to help manage health needs safely and effectively. Licensed nurses assist with medication administration, health monitoring, and coordination with healthcare providers. Each person’s PCP guides services to support both safety and independence.
Transportation Services
PBAL Group provides safe and reliable Transportation Services for individuals to access medical appointments, community programs, work, and other important activities. Transportation support helps individuals stay connected and participate fully in daily life.
Respite Care (Hourly)
PBAL Group offers hourly respite care to give caregivers temporary relief while ensuring continuous support for their loved ones. This service may be scheduled for short-term breaks or emergencies and is available in the person’s home, a family home, or community settings.
SUPPORT & SERVICES:
PBAL GROUP will serve individuals with the following disabilities:
Intellectual disability, mental health, autism spectrum disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Blindness, Severe Visual Impairment, Deafness, Severe Hearing Impairment, Behavioral Problems, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Chemical Dependency, Cystic Fibrosis, Other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities.
PBAL GROUP also provides Nursing Support Services, Transportation Services, and Respite Care (Hourly) to meet further the diverse needs of the individuals and families we support.
STAFFING & TRAINING:
PBAL Group will ensure that staff acquire all the relevant DDA trainings at all levels and patterns as determined in the PCP. Such trainings required shall embody health and safety credentials, but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Communicable Diseases, Medication Administration (MATP), Fundamental Rights, Community Integration, Supporting Individuals, families, and choice making, etc.
Additional training will prepare staff to deliver specialized support in areas such as nursing care, safe transportation assistance, and the unique demands of respite care.
In addition, staffing will be coordinated by the appropriate Manager within the program. The agency may be utilizing the College of Direct Support, an online staff orientation program, within the fiscal year. The content of the courses includes the following subjects related to Community Learning Services: Safety at Home and in the Community; Supporting Healthy Lives; Individual Rights and Choice; Community Inclusion; You’ve Got a Friend: Supporting Family Connections, Friends, Love, and Pursuit of Happiness; Person Centered Planning and Supports; Employment Supports: Exploring Individual Preferences and Opportunities for Job Attainment; Cultural Competency; and Personal Care. PBAL Group staff will be expected to complete designated required and non-required training modules along with a specific time frame for mentoring before working alone with individuals in the community. The Mandt System Training for all Direct Service Professionals (DSP) will also be required for PBAL Group DSP’s.
SETTINGS & LOCATION:
PBAL GROUP: Community Living–Group Home services will be provided in a licensed, operated setting to no more than (3-4) people in one apartment and/or a home within Prince George’s County, Maryland. Any exceptions will require approval by DDA. Community Living Group Home services will also include trial experiences for people transitioning from an institutional or non-residential site on a temporary, trial basis.
Nursing Support Services, Transportation Services, and Respite Care (Hourly) may be provided in home, community, or other appropriate licensed settings, depending on the individual’s person-centered plan.
PBAL Group Community Living Group Home will be located in the community where there is an opportunity to seek employment, engage in community life, control personal resources, and receive services in the community to the same degree as individuals who do not receive services from the Medicaid waiver.
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