Services

Program Description

Home Based Support Services (HBS) provides self-directed assistance (SDA), support planning and supports to adults with developmental disabilities to prevent or delay out of home residential services. Individuals and families choose from an array of services that include needs assessment for services, day programs, direct services provided by domestic or other employees, as well as a variety of therapy and other services, such as adaptive equipment. Home Based Support Services are tailored to meet individuals’ evolving needs and preferences for support, while maintaining their current residences.

Additional Supports

• Assist the individual and family in arranging for, directing and managing services
• Offers practical skills training to enable individuals and families to independently direct and manage Medicaid Waiver services

Program Highlights

• Serving individuals with Adult Home-Based Support (AHBS) Medicaid Waivers
• Services can be provided in the home of the individual or in the community
• Services to promote skill development and community linkage including the State appointed fiscal agent ACES$
• Coordinate with other programs in which individual/family is already involved
• Provide skills training to help individuals and families to recruit and hire Personal Support Workers (PSW) as well as provide information on effective communication
• Assist individuals and family with prior approval requests, such as adaptive equipment, home & vehicle modifications, assistive technology, and therapies

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for Home Based Support Services, a person must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be a resident of Illinois, living in Illinois
• Must be in the geographical service area
• Must have an intellectual disability; other disabilities may be present
• Be assessed as eligible for ICF/MR level of care
• Meet Medicaid eligibility criteria and have funding approved prior to starting services
• Agree to Rule 120 guidelines
• Agree to participate in the development and implementation of their person center plan

Location
4100 W. 127^th St.
Alsip, IL 60803

Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Consumer Support Services Coordinator
708-371-9700 ext. 352
DDServicesIntake@sertomacentre.org

Program Description

Residential Services provides small Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) for adults diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability. Several different types of living arrangements are available including Intermittent CILA services, generally provided in an apartment setting, and CILA, a group home model with staff on site 24 hours a day. Support services are coordinated that reflect the individual’s needs and preferences.

Additional Supports

• Coordination of community resources and supports to meet individual needs such as medical, dental, educational, psychological, social, etc.
• Coordinated case management provided by Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDP)
• Support from contractual Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) available. Services include behavioral assessment, development of a behavior support plan and ongoing evaluation and supports

Program Highlights

• Community activities and community integration
• Opportunities and support to develop and maintain natural supports, relationships
• Opportunities for skill development and growth in areas of self-advocacy, economic self-sufficiency, socialization, use of community resources, daily living and independent living skills, self-administering medications

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for Residential Services, a person must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or older
• Have a diagnosis of a developmental disability
• Be in need of a supervised living arrangement
• Need an array of services
• Be able to give informed consent to participate in CILA themselves or through a guardian
• Agree to participate in the development and implementation of their person-centered plan
• Have Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) approved funding

Locations:
24 Hour CILAs: Alsip, Midlothian, Garden Homes, Oak Forest, Homewood, Flossmoor and Olympia Fields
Intermittent CILA: South Chicago and South Suburbs

Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Consumer Support Services Coordinator
708-371-9700 ext. 352
DDServicesIntake@sertomacentre.org

Program Description

Community Employment Services provides the supports necessary for individuals to achieve successful employment in the community.
Services include:

• Individualized service design and planning
• Pre-employment assessment
• Job development
• Job coaching, if needed
• Ongoing supports.

Additional Supports

Community job trial sites help determine interest and ability.

Program Highlights

• 24 people with disabilities obtained community employment in the second half of 2018
• Employment has been secured in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
• Some current employers: Steamatics, Ed Miniat, Salina’s, Christ Hospital, Double Tree,
• Mariano’s Panera Bread, Jewel-Osco and Culver’s

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for Community Employment Services, a person must:

• Demonstrate interest and potential to work in the community
• Have a reliable, accessible method of transportation available
• Be willing to fully participate in the services needed to secure employment
• Be willing to secure/provide the appropriate funding (Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Medicaid Waiver, private pay)

Location
4343 West 123 rd Street
Alsip, IL 60803
Contact Information
Director of Employment Services
708-371-9700 ext. 265