Case Management Services for Adults
The Washington County Developmental Disabilities program provides case management services to adults (individuals aged 18 and over) with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) who reside in a variety of settings, including individuals living independently in their own homes, people living with their family or friends, and adults receiving residential services.
For adults, the Services Coordinator (SC) will assist the individual with connecting to residential housing services, In-Home support services, employment (vocational) services, and community resources.
Each adult engaged in our services has unique needs and may or may not be eligible for specific supports. Speak to your Services Coordinator to learn more about your options and these potential services:
I/DD Choice Advising
We support your choice to determine where you wish to live, the care you receive, and how you spend your days. As a first step, your Services Coordinator will engage with you in a discussion around your needs, desires, and how you would like to live your life.
Choice of Case Management Entity
If you are 18 years old or older and do not access residential services, you may choose who coordinates your case management services; either a Services Coordinator with Washington County I/DD or a Personal Agent from a Brokerage. Visit our Brokerage Services page for additional information:
Individual Support Plan (ISP)
An ISP is crafted based on an individual's health and safety needs, interests, choices, and goals. The Services Coordinator works closely with the individual and their support network to help them develop and progress toward their identified goals including aspirations, community integration and employment.
In-Home Support Services
In-home services provided by Washington County I/DD or a Support Services Brokerage helps individuals get the care they need to live in the home of their choosing or with their loved ones. Types of support services include attendant care and/or relief care provided by a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or through a Direct Support Provider (DSP) Agency, behavior supports and many other service options based on need.
Residential Services
Residential programs care for people who require consistent care, supervision, and support, all in a neighborhood setting. Residential supports include foster homes and 24-hour group homes. These programs provide room and board, and can help with medical and health needs, behavior management, and participating in community activities. Services are planned, delivered and supervised within a goal of maintaining and improving one’s health and safety.
There is one additional comprehensive service called supported living. While it looks a lot like in-home supports, these supports are overseen by an agency. Supported living services are designed to help individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible in their own home (rather than in their family’s home). Your Services Coordinator will provide more detailed information about these services.
Day Support Services
Day Support Activity (DSA) programs provide support to encourage and engage people in activities in a variety of community settings. DSAs support individuals with community participation, social communication skills and employment skill building.
Employment (Vocational) Services
Employment programs help people learn skills and gain experience to access community-based jobs. Washington County practices the Employment First policy and philosophy that was adopted by the State of Oregon. As a philosophy, Employment First is based on the presumption that working age adults and youth with I/DD can work in jobs fully integrated in the community. Integrated employment includes typical workplace settings where there are regular opportunities for meaningful interaction with co-workers without disabilities and/or customers or the public. This can also include self-employment. The employment of individuals with I/DD adds to the diversity of the workforce and general enrichment of communities. For more information about the Employment First program, click here:
Community Transportation Services
Transportation services enable an individual to gain access to community-based services, activities, and resources, not medical in nature, and may be provided in the area surrounding the home of the individual commonly used by people in the same area to obtain ordinary goods and services. Transportation services provide travel assistance for people in getting to work and essential places in their communities.