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Purpose
The purpose of the STRIVE
II Independent Living Program is to provide
Residents enter
into the STRIVE II independent living program when it is determined that the
residents are in need of preparation for discharge to a less restrictive
setting, or home with family members. The emphasis is on developing the ability
to be responsible for self, work with others constructively and have exposure to
a real life work environment. While in this program the resident will gain a
greater understanding of their strengths and abilities and to then develop new
skills /tools for effective coping and constructive behaviors. The goal of
treatment is to prepare the resident to succeed in the lowest level of care once
in the community.
All El Pueblo policies and procedures are
applicable to this dimension of the El Pueblo Performance Program for Youth©
Population Served
Admission Criteria
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Functional assessment indicates ability for routine self-care and capacity
for social relatedness.
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Current IEP including functional behavioral
assessment.
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No physical issues requiring nursing care
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All new admissions will be admitted into cottage 14 or 16 for a 30-day
evaluation period. If the resident is deemed appropriate for the vocational
training program as evidenced by cooperative behavior, willingness to follow
instruction, and non-assaultive behavior, he may be transitioned into the
STRIVE II program. Entry into the vocational program will be determined upon
assessment with El Pueblo’s vocational program partners.
Referrals
are made via the Admissions Department following the referral process outlined
in El Pueblo’s written plan of service
Discharge Criteria
Provisions of Care
Clinical Services
Case
Management
A master’s level clinician who will develop the plan of
service provides case management. The case manager provides coordination of
services; ensures that case management services are appropriate for the
resident’s needs; prepares the master service plan and monthly reviews of the
plan; develops and reviews Individual Crisis Management Plans and behavior plans
if needed; and directs the provision of counseling and skills training provided
by direct care staff.
Medical and Psychiatric Services
Physical, Vision and Dental
services are provided by community Medicaid providers. A sick call process is
utilized by nursing to determine need for referral to community medical
providers for injury or illness. El Pueblo’s consulting Psychiatrist provides
medication management services and sees the resident on a monthly basis for
ongoing psychiatric services.
The therapeutic milieu provides a level of supervision with
a staffing ration of 1 staff to 4 residents. The staff in this program have
additional training specific to working with this population. The staff
supervises the resident and facilitates the resident’s participation in
therapeutic activities to assist the resident in development of pro-social and
constructive leisure activities. The daily routine is broken down into time
increments designed to prevent problems with attention and to provide a variety
of activities throughout the day.
Residents have the opportunity
to practice life skills of cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and leisure
interests in the cottage.
Vocational Opportunities
and/or Work
Residents will adhere to the El
Pueblo dress code when working with our vocational partners. Resident will
abide by the requirements for their particular job while at an off campus work
site.
When a resident is accepted into
the vocational training program, an El Pueblo staff will accompany the resident
for the initial 30-day training period. When the resident is deemed appropriate
to be supervised by the work site staff, El Pueblo staff will only provide
transportation. However, the resident may have increased supervision from El
Pueblo staff if requested by the vocational training program partner. Regular
communication between the work site staff and El Pueblo staff to help ensure the
resident’s success may occur in formal staffings and in brief conferences.
One goal of this program is to
help the residents prepare and plan for their future living expenses.
Recreation and Leisure
Residents will have organized
staff-directed and supervised recreation activities for at least one hour a day.
Part of the recreation schedule will include three hours per week of instruction
from a recreation specialist who is under the supervision of a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
El Pueblo provides a
stimulation/skill building program designed to promote the independence and
self-care capabilities of the residents.
The stimulation/skill
building program is designed to service the residents in the STRIVE Program.
Recreation specialists conduct group activities that are designed to address
teamwork, trust, behavior, motor functioning, intellectual functioning,
perceptual skills and community reintegration.
Education
Services
Individualized based on residents needs and IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
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04/10/2008 - elr
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