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Having a safe place to call home. Being part of a community. These are foundations of living a rich, full, independent life.
We know people have different preferences, wants, likes and needs in deciding where to live. Consistent with our mission, KenCCID believes in freedom of choice. We offer a variety of living arrangements from apartments to small homes.
Many of the people we support choose to work. KenCCID works with numerous employers in the Philadelphia area. We provide Community Integration Employment Services, which include; Individualized Work Assessments, On and Off-Site Job Search Assistance, Job Coaches, and Job Development.
Monthly Advisory Board meetings are open to all Individuals served by KenCCID. These meetings are a safe place for people to discuss things that matter to them. This forum empowers Individuals take an active role in creating the life they want to live.
Having a safe place to call home. Being part of a community. These are foundations of living a rich, full, independent life.
We know people have different preferences, wants, likes and needs in deciding where to live. Consistent with our mission, KenCCID believes in freedom of choice. We offer a variety of living arrangements from apartments to small homes. Our options include 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes and apartments. Most people have 1-2 roommates who share their living spaces and enjoy their own bedrooms. Others may be offered Semi-Independent Living and may live on their own, but with the amount of support they desire according to their needs.
We have a range of service options to promote independence and enhance a person’s daily life. Our services include:
KenCCID has been providing housing services in Philadelphia for over 40 years.
Our homes are conveniently located to provide many opportunities for cultural and social activities. They’re close to shopping, sporting events, theaters, museums, and easily accessible to all major Philadelphia attractions. Each home has an assigned vehicle to provide transportation for its residents. We currently operate 34 homes. Each home is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our well-trained and caring professionals. We ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals are protected and observed at all times.
Some of our staff have been with us for as long as 38 years, and we have individuals who have been living with us for over 40 years — they have truly become “Our Family.”
Many of the people we support choose to work. KenCCID works with numerous employers in the Philadelphia area. We provide Community Integration Employment Services, which include; Individualized Work Assessments, On and Off-Site Job Search Assistance, Job Coaches, and Job Development.
An Individualized Work Assessment explores what a person likes to do, what they are good at doing, and what they want to do. Together with the help of staff, they will create a plan to move in the direction of obtaining employment in the areas identified.
Job Search Assistance can be done on-site, using computers to research prospective employment information and to apply to positions. Job searches can also be done off-site, with staff who support individuals who would like to find a position by going into the community.
Job Coaches are trained to assist people who have obtained jobs. Coaches identify workplace supports and facilitate the right type and intensity of support to help someone become successful. The goal is always to achieve independence, but the individual determines the timeline based on their needs.
Our Job Developer works diligently with people who are new to our program. They identify prospective employers and form partnerships with community businesses. For people who would rather not “work,” the Job Developer can identify different volunteer opportunities.The options are plentiful!! Many of those we support have been working in their positions for years; Bobby has been with his employer for over 29 years.
Our team is here to support you in finding a position that will enhance your day to day life.
It is OUR HOPE that YOU will become the newest member of our KenCCID FAMILY!!
People at KenCCID are employed by:
Monthly Advisory Board meetings are open to all Individuals served by KenCCID. These meetings are a safe place for people to discuss things that matter to them. This forum empowers Individuals take an active role in creating the life they want to live.
To come together as a whole to ensure that our wants and needs are clearly expressed and that the quality support that we receive enable us to reach our full potential in all aspects of our individuals’ lives.
Remember to Always Follow Your Dreams…
KenCCID’s Advisory Board was formed in 2003 at a time when the State of Pennsylvania through its Counties was calling for measurable processes around Quality Management Plans. KenCCID took the initiative to bring together all Individuals residing under the auspice of KenCCID to come together as a group and involve them in discussions about their issues, their concerns, their needs, their wants and their likes. The forum is to provide the freedom and comfort to express freely and openly any topics of the Individuals’ choice; to include what they don’t like or what they like about their homes, their staff and services they receive through KenCCID or other providers.
To assure total ownership, the Advisory Board members elect officers who hold the office for one year. Over the years, the members of the Advisory Board have selected which staff they invite to assist during their meetings. The primary function of the staff facilitator is to relay all the pertinent information discussed during the Advisory Board meeting to the Executive Director. The staff facilitator completes the required follow-up and reports back at the next Advisory Board meeting.
KenCCID core mission is to inspire and empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their full potential. Hence the Individual’s Advisory Board has an open invitation to the Board of Directors meeting.
From Advisory Board member Bob:
“New people should come to the agency so they can ask questions and see if they like it. I like it because it gives you a chance to be more active with other people. Each meeting is a little different—at one we played bingo and at another had a barbecue.”
From Advisory Board member Russell:
“I come to enjoy my peers’ company and have a good time with them. I love the Spirit of Philadelphia trips we take. At each meeting there is always food, laughs, games and fun.”
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