St Francois Co Board For The Developmentally Disabled

The st. Francois county board for the developmentally disabled provides services to individuals who live at home or in residential settings. These supports center around the individual and are designed to facilitate a person's choice to work, learn and actively participate with non-disabled peers in the community. These supports might include training, protective oversight, physical assistance, environmental adaptions, accompaniment, coaching, and minor problem solving to achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion within the community. Other support services may include: obtaining, learning and maintaining a job, earning a paycheck and keeping a checking account, safety within the community, socialization with co-workers and friends and just being a part of their community.

St. Francois county board for the developmentally disabled targeted case management services provides service coordination to developmentally disabled consumers throughout st. Francois county and currently serves approximately 200 individuals. Service coordinators are responsible for ensuring that individuals receiving support have access to and receive services that meet their individual needs. These are accomplished by formulting a personal plan, informing the consumers of available services and then linking the consumer to those services from agencies in the community. In addition, the service coordinator acts as advocate for the consumer by encouraging them to exercise their rights and make their voice heard for improvement or changes.

To provide services to those with developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to, community services, community employment and recreational/leisure activities.