Family Caregiver - Residential

Spectrum is a full-service agency that provides care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving services through the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Medicaid waivers.

Individuals and their families now have more choice about where their services are delivered and more control over who can deliver those services. On November 1, 2010, the Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) notified stakeholders that the long awaited Family Caregiver model was available to qualified applicants. This option is now open for individuals enrolled in all developmental disability waivers (CES, SLS and HCBS-DD/ Comprehensive) and state general funded SLS (State SLS) and allows services to be delivered by family members in the family home or other community based settings.

The intent of this new model is to provide greater service flexibility and expand provider choice and living options. As with all service choices, consideration is first given to the wishes of the individual. Services must also meet the person's needs as identified by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and meet the definition of least restrictive environment. Family members interested in this model will have the same training and monitoring requirements as other service providers. Legally responsible family members (parent of a minor child or an individual's spouse) cannot be a paid provider for their family member under Family Caregiver.

As a Family Care Giver you provide supervision and support to YOUR family member within your home. The supports you provide are identified in your Service Plan which includes, but is not limited to: assisting with hygiene needs, providing basic first aid, monitoring/ensuring safety, transportation to various appointments and activities, planning and/or assisting with work and recreation activities, budgeting assistance, life skills training (i.e., sex education and relationship building), meal preparation, assisting with behavioral management needs and crisis intervention. Complete required documentation and attend monitorings/meetings as requested/required.