Supportive Housing for Adults with Intellectual, Developmental, and Related Disabilities in a Home-ownership setting
14 E Street
South Portland Maine
3 units left
Specialized Housing
Misson Statement
The mission of Specialized Housing is to promote independence through home ownership, work, an active social life and community connections, a community of friends for learning, fun, and growth, and most important, an antidote to the loneliness that adults with disabilities often experience.
www.specializedhousing.org
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1StaffStaff is hired and supervised by Specialized Housing. Clinical Director: Supervises the House Manager and supports the residents as needed. House Manager: Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm Supervises live-in and relief staff Live-in Staff: 2 apartments in the building. These apartments are the live-in staffs' permanent residence. 2 staff alternate evening coverage from 8:00pm until the residents retire for the evening and then on-call in their apartments. Staff returns to 1st floor at 7:00am to 8:00am Relief Staff: Full time coverage on weekends. Registered Nurse - as needed
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1Building CommunityCommunity forms in many ways for residents living in a Specialized Housing program. At home In their neighborhood At work or volunteering With families of their co-residents Read an article by Margot Wizansky, co-founder of Specialized Housing: "On Community" Click here:
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3ServicesLife at Home Community Life Healthcare Work Healthy Living Personal Grooming Transportation Money Management Learning and Growth Click here for more information:
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3Testimonials and NewslettersClick here for Testimonials: Our quarterly Newsletters provide the reader with insight into the lives of the residents and celebrates their involvement in their work, neighborhood and civic communities. www.specializedhousing.org/content/newsletter
