Arts & Crafts Class

The Arts & Crafts class is devoted to giving our residents opportunities to express their personal talents in a wide variety of mediums. The therapeutic approach that we use encourages flexibility in allowing the residents to choose what they would like to work on each day.

Outpatient Rehabilitation

We have a licensed Outpatient Rehabilitation Agency that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the community. We offer PT, OT, Speech, Psychological services, and Behavior Supports through this program.

 

Behavior Support

We have a Behavior Specialist and four Behavior Technicians on staff. These staff assist in all areas of the facility, providing support during times of crisis and also acting as resources for our staff in dealing with challenging maladaptive behavioral issues.

Physical Therapy

Our staff include a Physical Therapist, two Physical Therapy Assistants, and two Therapy Aides. These staff are dedicated to achieving and maintaining optimum gross-motor abilities of our residents.

 

Chapel Services

We are affiliated with the Lutheran Church and have an ordained Lutheran pastor as well as a Deaconess on staff. There are all-inclusive chapel services every Sunday, as well as Catholic communion services every Tuesday.

Psychological Services

Our staff Psychologist develops psychological profiles and diagnostic impressions of each resident. The Psychologist also develops all Behavior Management Programs and provides consulting as needed for residents, families, and staff.

 

Education Learning Center

Our Education Learning Center Manager structures the class around developing and maintaining skills such as using a calculator, working with money, developing meal plans, and general shopping skills. The residents in this class experience real-world opportunities to use their skills.

Recreation/Leisure

We employ Recreation Staff who designs the residents' programs around achieving optimal physical fitness while also having fun. We provide many opportunities for our residents to participate in active recreation and leisurely activities as well.

 

Nutritional Consulting

In addition to a full-service kitchen and staff who prepare balanced, nutritional meals, we have a Dietician who develops individualized meal plans for each resident.

Speech Therapy

We employ a Speech/Language Pathologist who works with our residents on communication skills, feeding issues, and auditory issues. We also have a consultant Audiologist who assists with hearing screenings and fittings for earmolds and hearing aids.

 

Occupational Therapy

We have two Occupational Therapists, two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and two Occupational Therapy Aides on staff. These staff work with our residents on skills such as dressing, grooming, eating, and in the program settings as well.

Vocational Activity Center

In Vocational Services, the residents have opportunities to earn a paycheck while assisting in piece-rate types of work. Our customers include John Conti Coffee, Java Brewing Co., JettStream Productions and Keller Dental Laboratory.