Independent Living Services

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Independent Living Supports are provided to adults with developmental disabilities who have the BI (Building Independence) waiver, who live in their own homes and need minimal, targeted assistance to maintain independence and stability in the community.

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      What We Provide

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• Person-centered services based on the Individual Support Plan (ISP)

• Skill-building for independent living (cooking, cleaning, organization)

• Support with budgeting, bill management, and financial awareness

• Assistance with scheduling and attending appointments

• Health & safety monitoring

• Community engagement and social integration

• Flexible, drop-in support tailored to individual needs

 

 

      Service Model

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• Individuals live independently in their own homes or apartments

• Services are intermittent and based on assessed need

• Focus on teaching and maintaining skills, not long-term dependence

• Encourages choice, dignity, and autonomy

 

 

      Who Is a Good Fit

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    Individuals who:

• Are enrolled in a Virginia DD Waiver

• Live independently or are transitioning to independent housing

• Require minimal to moderate support to remain stable

• Benefit from ongoing skill development and monitoring

• Do not require 24-hour supervision

 

 

       Supported Living Program

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We provide individualized Supported Living services designed to help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their homes whether it's leased, owned or a family residence while receiving the support they need to thrive.

Individuals must have the Community Living (CL) waiver or the Family & Individual Support (FIS) waiver.

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      What We Offer

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• Person-centered support tailored to each individual’s ISP

• Assistance with daily living skills (meal prep, hygiene, household tasks)

• Medication reminders & monitoring (med-trained staff)

• Community integration & engagement

• Support with budgeting, shopping, and appointments

• 24/7 on-call support for emergencies

• Flexible drop-in staffing model (not shift-based)

 

 

      Our Model

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• Individuals live in their own leased homes

• We promote full autonomy and choice

• Staff provide scheduled and as-needed visits

• Designed for individuals who do not require 24-hour supervision but still need consistent support

 

 

      Who We Serve

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   We support individuals who:

• Are enrolled in a Virginia DD Waiver

• Desire independent living with support

• Can safely remain in the community with intermittent assistance

• Benefit from skill-building and increased independence

 

 

      Why Choose Us

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• Experienced, trained Direct Support Professionals

• Strong focus on independence over dependency

• Responsive communication with Support Coordinators

• Quick onboarding and collaborative transition planning

• Commitment to DBHDS and HCBS compliance

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                                Community Engagement

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Building connections. Creating opportunities. Increasing independence.

Community Engagement supports individuals in developing the skills and confidence needed to participate more fully in their communities.

Our staff work with individuals to identify activities and experiences that are meaningful to them while encouraging independence, social interaction, decision-making, and community participation.

Services may include:

• Participating in community activities and events

• Developing social and communication skills

• Exploring recreational and educational opportunities

• Practicing community safety and appropriate social behaviors

• Developing independence with community activities

• Building relationships and natural supports

• Learning how to access community resources

• Participating in volunteer and other meaningful activities

• Practicing money management, shopping, and other community-based skills

Our goal: To help individuals become active, confident participants in their communities not simply observers.

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                                 Community Coaching

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Learn it. Practice it. Build independence.

Community Coaching focuses on helping individuals develop and strengthen practical skills that support greater independence.

Our staff provide individualized instruction, coaching, encouragement, and opportunities for individuals to practice skills in real-life settings.

Depending on the individual’s goals, Community Coaching may focus on:

• Daily living and independent living skills

• Organization and planning

• Communication and self-advocacy

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Navigating the community

• Using community resources

• Shopping and budgeting

• Developing routines

• Social skills and appropriate interactions

• Increasing confidence and independence

We focus on teaching skills rather than simply completing tasks for the individual. Our staff provide the level of support needed while encouraging individuals to take an active role in their own lives.

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                                   Workplace Assistance

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Workplace Assistance is designed for individuals who are participating in Supported Employment services but continue to require a higher level of ongoing support in the workplace than a traditional job coach can provide.

Some individuals are able to obtain and maintain employment with Supported Employment and job-coaching services but still need additional assistance to remain successful at work. Workplace Assistance provides that additional layer of individualized support.

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We Work Alongside Supported Employment

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Workplace Assistance does not replace Supported Employment.

Our Workplace Assistance services are designed to work alongside the individual’s Supported Employment provider and employment team. We recognize that Supported Employment and Workplace Assistance are different services with different purposes, and our goal is to complement not duplicate or replace the supports already being provided.

An individual can continue receiving Supported Employment services while also receiving Workplace Assistance when additional ongoing workplace support is needed.

Our team can coordinate with the individual’s Supported Employment provider, employer, support coordinator, and other members of the individual’s support team to ensure services are complementary and focused on the individual’s employment goals.

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When Workplace Assistance May Be Appropriate

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Workplace Assistance may be appropriate when an individual:

• Is already receiving or participating in Supported Employment services

• Has obtained employment but continues to require substantial workplace support

• Needs more ongoing assistance than traditional job coaching provides

• Requires frequent prompting, redirection, or hands-on support to remain successful

• Needs assistance maintaining workplace routines and expectations

• Requires additional support with communication or workplace interactions

• Benefits from ongoing assistance with job-related tasks

• Needs support managing challenges that could otherwise affect job retention

• Requires continued assistance to increase independence and stability in the workplace

 

Up to 40 Hours of Individualized Workplace Support

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Allied Community Services LLC can provide Workplace Assistance for up to 40 hours per week, based on the individual’s assessed needs, authorization, employment situation, and approved service plan.

The amount and frequency of support are individualized. Our goal is not to create unnecessary dependence on staff, but to provide the level of support necessary for the individual to successfully participate in and maintain employment while working toward greater independence.

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Our Goal

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Our goal is simple: help individuals keep their jobs, succeed in their work environment, and build greater independence over time.

Workplace Assistance can provide the additional support an individual needs when traditional job coaching alone is not enough, while allowing the individual to continue benefiting from their Supported Employment services.

If you are a Support Coordinator, DARS counselor, Supported Employment provider, employer, family member, or individual looking for additional workplace support, please contact us

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