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Elkwood Arts - Ridgway, PA
www.elkwoodarts.com
Description of service provided:
Direct service employees provide services to adults with
developmental disabilities who live in community settings
which include families, group homes and Lifesharing.
Services consist of work experience and other developmental
work training activities to promote movement into a higher
level vocational program. Activities include: 1) training
designed to teach job-related skills; 2) personal work and
adjustment training designed to develop appropriate worker
traits and teach an understanding of the work environment;
and 3) assessments of an individual’s vocational aptitude
and potential.
Elkwood Arts
produces various wood products which are sold through a
variety of means. Individuals receive a wage based upon job
completed. Some jobs pay at a sub-minimum wage level while
others may be at minimum wage or higher. Money to pay wages
comes directly from the sale of our products. Dickinson
Center, Inc. maintains a sub-minimum wage
certificate.
The day is
structured to include individual and group work activities.
Services must meet regulatory requirements of programs
licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and fall within
the Waiver Service Definitions authorized by the Office of
Developmental Programs and the Center for Medicaid and
Medicare Services.
Dickinson Center,
Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Elkwood Arts service individuals that reside in
Elk and
Cameron Counties of Pennsylvania.
Admission
Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to
Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at
(814) 772-8016.
Address and
Hours of Operation:
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Ave.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Consumer hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Business hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
How
Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as the Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office.
Name of
Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Missy Shirey
Program Director
Phone: (814) 776-2174
Fax: (814) 772-6209
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Transitional Work Services
Description
of service provided:
Transitional work services consist of supporting individuals
in transition to integrated, competitive employment through
work that occurs in a location other than a facility subject
to 55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380 or 2390. Transitional work
service options include, but are not limited to, mobile work
force, work station in industry, affirmative industry and
enclave. A Mobile work force uses teams of individuals
supervised by a training/job supervisor, who conduct service
activities away from an agency or facility. The provider
contracts with an outside organization or business to
perform maintenance, lawn care, janitorial services, or
similar tasks and the individuals are paid by the Provider.
Dickinso, Inc. operates two cleaning crews in Potter County.
Each year, we initiate and negotiate contracts with local
businesses to provide this service. Currently there are two
businesses that access our program. The contract includes
costs to cover the wages paid to the individual. Individuals
are paid minimum wage. Both crews operate under the direct
supervision of qualified staff.
Dickinson Center,
Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Transitional Work crews serve individuals who reside in
Potter County.
Admission
Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Potter County,
interested individuals may contact Potter County Human
Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
The
program operates in local businesses and is subject to the
needs of the industry. Most services are rendered in the
late afternoon.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Potter County Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, and Private Pay. Waiver dollars are a combination
of federal and state money. Mental Retardation base money
comes directly from the local County office.
This service may
not be funded through either Waiver or through base
allocation if it is available to individuals under a program
funded under section 110 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or section 602 (16) and (17) of IDEA. Documentation must be
maintained in the file of each individual receiving these
services to satisfy the state assurance that the service is
not otherwise available under a program funded under the
Rehabilitation Act as amended or IDEA.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0088 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0129
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Community Residential Programs
Realistic Job Preview Community Residential Programs
Description of service provided:
Dickinson Center, Inc. operates three
Community Residential Facilities, or group homes, in Elk
County and one in Potter County. Direct care staff employed in these group homes
provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities
who choose to live in a community setting. Our goal is to
encourage independent quality lifestyles while ensuring the
safety, welfare and health of the individuals we serve.
Staff at the group homes provide 24-hour care and
supervision for the consumers. Each home provides support to
3-4 people (Potter County home 3 people). The group homes are individualized, and every
effort is made to operate the home and respond to the
consumers in a manner that suits their desires and
interests. Staff provide support that promotes each
consumer’s independence while allowing them to accomplish
everyday tasks. Each consumer’s role in self-care, cooking,
laundry, and upkeep of their home is based not only on their
interests, but on their capacity to participate in the task
at hand.
 During
the week, the consumers have the option to work or volunteer
within their community. They may also attend day programs
where they spend time with other adults developing new
skills through life experiences that will enhance their
self-identity. At home, the consumers are encouraged to make
healthy choices and decisions while enhancing their skills
and interests through personalized goals. They can often be
found enjoying dinner on the back patio, painting their
fingernails, playing board games, making a craft, or
watching a favorite movie. Community events include
shopping, eating out, picnics, dances, and local events.
Each person is encouraged to provide input into every aspect
of their day in order that they may experience success and
stability. Control in life, individuality, and freedom are
all respected. Regular individual and group activities give
each person the opportunity to learn more about themselves
and their community while exploring interests and developing
new skills.
The group home system operates every day of the year. Direct
care staff participate in an extensive orientation period
and ongoing training. Emergency relief, or substitute, staff
provide additional support for special events and for staff
training opportunities and time off.
Direct care staff provide assistance to the consumers with
cooking meals, house cleaning, laundry, and activity
planning. For some consumers, they may assist with personal
care such as bathing, dressing or eating. They may also
assist people in taking medications, attending medical
appointments, or exercising. Many of our consumers have
physical disabilities. They may need assistance transferring
from a wheelchair to a bed, moving from a sitting position
to a standing position, or walking on uneven ground. The
training that staff receive consistently reflects the
individualized supports each person requires in order to
enjoy a safe, comfortable and healthy home environment.
Geographic Area of Service: The
Elk
County group
homes are located in Ridgway, PA, while the
Potter County
home is in Coudersport, PA. Any adult with any
intellectual disability, regardless of their current county
of residence, can be considered for referral.
Admission Criteria: Admission into the
group homes is managed through the service coordination
system of the Cameron/Elk Counties MH/MR Program and Potter
County Human Services. Any adult
with an intellectual disability can be considered for
referral. Once accepted, an annual plan of service is
developed with each individual, based on their interests and
abilities. The plan is easily adapted to their changing
needs. Supports are individualized, staff are held
accountable in maintaining those supports, and families are
included in the planning process.
How to Access Service:
Elk County - Additional
information on referral, employment, and volunteer
opportunities within the Elk County Community Residential
Program is available by contacting Lynne Childs, Residential
Program Director, at 772-2005 x444 or
lynne.childs@dmhc.org.
Potter County - Additional information on
referral, employment, and volunteer opportunities within the
Potter County Community Residential Program is available by
contacting Wendy Hann, Residential Program Director, at
814-274-3253 x160 or
wendy.hann@dmhc.org
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services. The primary source of payment is
Consolidated Waiver which uses federal and state monies to
pay for authorized services. Administrative Entities may
also use monies provided by the local county to fund
services. This is called Mental Retardation Base Funding. In
some cases an individual may have enough private funds to
pay for the service. All residents must pay rent.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Elk County
Elk County Community Residential Program
(Mailing address)
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(Site address)
20 Gillis Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
The administrative office is located at 110 Lincoln St.,
Ridgway, PA 15853.
Potter County
(Mailing address)
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(Site address)
605 North Main Street
Coudersport, Pa 16915
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk County
Lynne Childs
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x444
Fax: (814) 772-6154
Potter County
Wendy Hann
Program Director
Phone: (814) 274-3253 x160
Fax: (814) 274-9627
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Employment Support Services
Description of service provided:
Supported Employment services are direct and indirect
services designed to find and support individuals in
community employment work sites with coworkers who are not
disabled. People in this program are paid directly by an
employer and receive minimum wage or higher.
Supported
employment services consist of paid employment for persons
who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing
support to perform in a work setting. Supported employment
includes activities needed to sustain paid work by
individuals receiving services, including supervision and
training.
Supported
Employment services consist of two components: job finding
and job support. Job finding may include but is not limited
to interview assistance, employer outreach and orientation,
resume preparation, job searching, and preparation for job
tasks. Other examples of activities that may be associated
with job finding include participation in individual
planning for employment development of job seeking skills:
development of customer-specific job skills;
employment-related personal skills instruction; job
analysis; support to learn job tasks; outreach with
prospective employers on behalf of the individual including
consultation on tax advantages and other benefits; and
consultation on behalf of an individual with the Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) benefits counseling
agencies, and provider networks under Ticket to Work.
Job support
consists of training individuals in job assignments,
periodic follow-up and/or ongoing support with individuals
and their employers. The service must be necessary for
individuals to maintain acceptable job performance and work
habits including assistance in learning new work
assignments, maintaining job skills and achieving
performance expectations of the employer. Other examples of
activities that may be associated with job support include
direct intervention with an employer, participation in
individual planning for employment, support to relearn job
tasks, coordination of financial issues, training to assist
individuals in using transportation to and from work,
maintenance of appropriate work and interpersonal behaviors
on the job, follow-along services at the work site after OVR
funded services are discontinued, and technical assistance
and instruction for the individual’s coworkers that will
enable peer support.
Dickinson Center,
Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
Employment Support Services program primarily serves
residents of Elk, Cameron,
Potter and McKean Counties.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Cameron and
Elk Counties, interested persons may contact the Cameron and
Elk MH/MR Program at (814) 772-8016.
In Potter County,
interested individuals may contact Potter County Human
Services at (814) 544-7315.
In
McKean County, please contact McKean County Human services
814-887-3469.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Employment Support Services are provided on a nontraditional
basis. They are rendered during day, night, and weekend
hours.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and in some cases through the Office
of Vocational Rehabilitation. Waiver dollars are a
combination of federal and state money. Mental Retardation
base money comes directly from the local County office.
This service may
not be funded through either Waiver or through base
allocation if it is available to individuals under a program
funded under section 110 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or section 602 (16) and (17) of IDEA. Documentation must be
maintained in the file of each individual receiving these
services to satisfy the state assurance that the service is
not otherwise available under a program funded under the
Rehabilitation Act as amended or IDEA.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk and Cameron County
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Potter County
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0088 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0129
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Home and Community Habilitation Services
Description of service provided:
Home & Community Habilitation Services are designed to
provide a variety of supportive services to Home and
Community Habilitation is a direct service that consists of
services designed to assist individuals in acquiring,
retaining, and improving the self-help, socialization, and
adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and
community-based settings. Habilitation may be provided up to
24 hours a day to ensure the individual’s health and
welfare, based upon the needs of the individual. This is a
service that may be provided to people in their own home or
in other residential or community settings not subject to
licensing regulations.
Through the provision of this service individuals learn,
maintain, or improve skills through their participation in a
variety of everyday life activities. They learn and use
skills in the context of these activities: this can be
considered a functional approach to the delivery of
services. These activities must be necessary for individuals
to live in the community, to live more independently, or to
be more productive and participatory in community life.
Services must be provided in a manner that ensures the
person’s health and welfare.
Dickinson Center, Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider
of these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and
the Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
Home and Community Habilitation services are provided to
individuals that reside in
Elk, Cameron, and Potter/McKean Counties
of Pennsylvania.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals
Adult & Children that are on Waiver through Cameron/Elk
Mental Health Mental Retardation may be eligible for this
program.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at (814)
772-8016. In Potter county, interested individuals may
contact Potter County Human Services at (814) 544-7315.
In McKean county please
contact McKean County Human Services 814-887-3469.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Services are provided in a number of home and community
settings. Activities can be scheduled throughout the course
of the day to include evenings and weekends.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Cameron and Elk Counties
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Potter County
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0125 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0161
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Lifesharing Through Family Living
DMHC is looking for people interested in becoming
Lifesharing providers.
Please contact
Wendy Hann at
(814) 274-3253 x160.
Description
of service provided:
Lifesharing is
somewhat different from other licensed homes as these
settings provide for Lifesharing arrangements. People live
in host homes and are encouraged to become contributing
members of the family unit. Lifesharing arrangements are
chosen by people and families in conjunction with host
families and in accordance with the person’s needs.
The process begins with an assessment of the host home and
the family. A survey is designed to take a look at the
physical structure of the home as well as how the family
interacts, their needs, and values. A survey is also
completed with the individual. The survey is designed to get
a sense of the individual’s wants, needs, and desires.
Should a tentative match be found between an individual and
a host home, an introduction is made? If there appears to be
interest on both parties, a “getting-to-know-you” period
begins. It is a combination of visits, activities, short
term and long term stays at the home. The process can take
as long as six months. If at any point of time, the
individual expresses a desire to live with the host family
and the host family agrees, a representative from the Office
of Developmental Program is contacted to conduct a licensing
review of the home. Once approved, the individual is free to
move into the home. All host home Providers must undergo
training before becoming eligible to become a Provider of
Lifesharing services. Up to 30 days per year of substitute
care is available to Lifesharing Providers to allow them
time away from the individual to deal with personal issues.
Services assist individuals in acquiring, retaining, and
improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills
necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based
settings. They can include help with cooking meals, house
cleaning, laundry, and activity planning. They may also
assist with personal care, taking medications, attending
medical appointments, or exercising. These supports are
designed to promote independence while allowing each person
to accomplish everyday tasks in order that they may live a
quality life. While residing in a Lifesharing home,
individuals attend some type of day programming. Day
programming varies from one individual to the other
involving formal and informal activities. Services must meet
regulatory requirements of homes licensed under the 55 Pa.
Code Chapter 6500 and fall within the Waiver Service
Definitions authorized by the Office of Developmental
Programs and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson, Inc, has been certified as a Qualified Provider
of these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and
the Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
This program serves individuals that reside in Potter
County, but can include individuals from anywhere in
Pennsylvania. The program would like to expand into both Elk
and Cameron Counties.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. Generally
individuals are able to self-preserve meaning able to
evacuate with minimal or no assistance in response to a fire
alarm.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE- Potter County Human Services).
The AE in collaboration with Supports Coordination will work
with the individual and their family in meeting financial
eligibility requirements.
Address and Hours of Operation:
(Mailing address)
Potter County Lifesharing Program
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway Pa 15853
(Potter County Office Address)
605 North Main Street
Coudersport Pa, 16915
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
The
Lifesharing homes operate 24 hours a day; 7 days per week;
365 days per year.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services. The primary source of payment is
Consolidated Waiver which uses federal and state monies to
pay for authorized services. Administrative Entities may
also use monies provided by the local county to fund
services. This is called Mental Retardation Base Funding. In
some cases an individual may have enough private funds to
pay for the service. All residents must pay rent. Payment is
made to the Lifesharing Provider in the form of a tax-free
stipend.
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Potter County
Wendy Hann
Program Director
Phone: (814) 274-3253 x160
Fax: (814) 274-9627
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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Adult Training Facilities and Older Adult Day Services
Description
of service provided:
Direct service employees provide services to adults with
developmental disabilities who live in community settings
which include families, group homes and Lifesharing. Based
upon the principles of normalization and Everyday Lives,
individuals are presented with opportunities to gain and
enhance life experiences. Services consist of supervision,
training, and support in general areas of self-care,
communication, community participation, and socialization. Areas of emphasis include: therapeutic activities, fine and
gross motor development, mobility, personal adjustment, use
of community resources, and relationship development. These
activities are designed to promote independence while
allowing each person to accomplish everyday tasks in order
that they may live a quality life. There is a minimum of 1:6
staff ratio maintained at all times. The day is structured
to include individual and group activities. Individuals are
always encouraged to participate and guide the program to
their greatest extent and interest. Services must meet
regulatory requirements of programs licensed under the 55
Pa. Code Chapter 2380, Older 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11 Adult Day
Services and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions
authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson Center,
Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of
these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the
Office of Developmental Programs.
Geographic area of service:
The
Adult Training Program primarily services individuals that
reside in Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter Counties of
Pennsylvania.
Admission Criteria:
Individuals seeking admission must have a diagnosis of
mental retardation prior to the age of 18. The programs may
serve anyone 18 and older.
How to Access Service:
Persons interested in services must contact the local
administrative entity (AE). The AE in collaboration with
Supports Coordination will work with the individual and
their family in meeting financial eligibility requirements.
In Elk and
Cameron county, interested individuals may contact Cameron
and Elk Mental Health Mental Retardation program at (814)
772-8016. In Potter county, interested individuals may
contact Potter County Human Services at (814) 544-7315.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Elk County
Adult Habilitation Center
653 Montmorenci Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Potter County
Adult Development Training
20 E. 2nd St. Coudersport, PA 16915
Hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Applicants may be determined eligible for funding provided
through the Department of Public Welfare, Office of
Developmental Programs and local Administrative Entities
such as Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program and Potter County
Human Services.
Payment for
services may be rendered through the Consolidated Waiver,
Person/Family Driven Waiver, Mental Retardation Base
Dollars, Private Pay, and Human Service Development Funds.
Waiver dollars are a combination of federal and state money.
Mental Retardation money comes directly from the local
County office. *
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk County
Missy Shirey
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-0091
Fax: (814) 772-6209
Potter County
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone: (814) 260-0125 x141
Fax: (814) 260-0161
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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* The program is funded through
Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program, Potter County Human Services,
Elk County Children & Youth Services, McKean County
Department of Human Services, grants, United Fund and United
Way, third-party insurance, or private pay.
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