Washington County Developmental Disability Services
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filed under:
Housing,
Family Support,
Transportation,
Crisis Services,
Job Skills,
Developmental Disabilities,
Brokerage Services,
DD Services,
Job Training,
Service Coordination,
Employment Training,
DD,
Residential Programs
| Type | public - local |
|---|---|
| Address |
155 N First Ave
#250
Hillsboro,
Oregon
97124
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| Phone Number | 503-846-3150 |
| Fax Number | 503-846-3149 |
| Service Area |
Washington
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| Contact |
503-846-3119
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| Website | http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/hhs/human.htm#development |
Washington County Developmental Disability Services purpose of a developmental disabilities case management program is to identify, access, coordinate and assure the delivery of services and support required by an individual with developmental disabilities.
To be considered a developmental disability, it must occur before a person reaches age 22; mental retardation must occur before age 18. The county currently employs 22 services coordinators (also sometimes called case managers). The county also contracts with 17 agencies to provide residential, vocational and transportation services.
Products/Services
- Service Coordination
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The overall purpose of a developmental disabilities services coordination program is to identify, access, coordinate and assure the delivery of services and support required by an individual with developmental disabilities
The role of the DD services coordinator is to assist individuals and families in accessing services such as:
Medical/dental services
Counseling
Financial aid; e.g., Social Security,
Food stamps, energy assistance
Brokerage services
Respite
Recreational activities
Housing
Vocational Rehabilitation
Services coordinators are also involved in crisis intervention and protective services necessary to ensure the health and safety of the individuals on their case loads. - Residential Programs
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Residential programs provide services in neighborhood settings for individuals who require care, supervision, support and training. Programs provide board and room as well as services such as monitoring of medical and health needs, behavior management, assistance with money management and participation in community and leisure time activities.
- Employment and Alternatives to Employment Programs
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Employment and Alternatives to Employment Programs provide community based employment, training and support designed to increase an individual's independence, productivity, and integration.
- Crisis services
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Crisis services may be available for adults who are at risk of institutionalization or children at risk of out-of-home placement. Services may be provided in the form of placement at a crisis bed, funding for additional supports in the existing residential and/or vocational placement, training and/or technical assistance, or other interventions.
- Mobility Training or Transportation Services
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Mobility training or transportation services may be provided for vocational, medical, or other purposes in which standard transportation sources are not available or cannot be accessed.
- Family Support Services
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Family Support is individualized planning and service coordination for children, arranging for services to be provided and supports to be purchased that would enable a child to remain in or return to the family home.
- Brokerage Services
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Brokerages provide individuals with help in identifying and coordinating the supports they may need. A personal agent works with the individual and acts as a facilitator for the supports.
Some examples of support are budgeting, meal planning, job coaching and respite care - Transportation
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Mobility training or transportation services may be provided for vocational, medical, or other purposes in which standard transportation sources are not available or cannot be accessed
- Crisis/Diversion Services
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Crisis or diversion services may be available for individuals who are at risk of institutionalization. Services may be provided in the form of placement at a crisis bed facility, funding for additional supports in the existing residential and or vocational placement.
