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DRIVE Services Supported Living LLC
How The Agency Got Started and What We Do
Hello I am Jean Linghor-Pittsenbarger the Owner/Administrator of DRIVE Services Supported Living LLC. My inspiration for starting this agency is my son who has special needs, he is now 39 years old and I still care for him in my home. I wanted to do something that made a difference in the lives of intellectually disabled adults. I went to college and received my Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and a Minor in Psychology. Once I graduated I went to work as a Direct Support Professional, I learned everything I could in my 8 years as a DSP and promoted to a Manager I worked as a manager for 5 years. I decided I would like to open my own agency and I worked towards getting a state license which was approved in April 2009. I then kept calling the Department of Developmental Disabilities to get my foot in the door hoping to be contracted with them to be referred individuals. In September of 2009 I was offered a contract with DDA and 2 individual referrals. The 2 individuals moved into a home in Spokane in January 2010. I now have 7 homes.
We support disabled adults to live in the community in their own homes with 24/7 support. We provide Positive Behavior Support, Payee Services to the individuals we support at no cost, Medication Management to include Nurse Delegation for individuals who need that support, and Person Centered Support Plans that are based on each individuals needs.
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Mission Statement
The mission of DRIVE Services is to provide unique services tailored to each person's particular needs that will allow them to grow and be as independent as possible, while giving them the dignity, respect, and equality that everyone needs and deserves, in order to increase their individuality and foster their competence as an integral part of their community.
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Agency Goal
The primary goal of the organization is to support individuals in their quest for a full and meaningful life, by having employees that truly care about each individual and stive to improve the quality of the support they provide for each individual. This goal is reached by providing a supportive and caring environment for our employees.
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Supported Living Program
The program is for intellectually disabled adults over the age of eighteen who live in their own home and require 24/7 support and assistance to be able to live in their own home and meet all activities of daily living. Employees provide advocacy, opportunities for learning skills, offer opportunities to access their community, and support individuals to make choices about their day and their future goals. Employees assist with choices regarding their personal funds and teach budgeting skills. Employees ensure that individual's health and dental needs are met on a regular basis and on an emergency basis as needed. Employees are to interact positively with individuals, and other programs providing services for those supported by DRIVE Services to assist individuals to receive the best services possible that meet the needs and desires of each individual.
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D=Dignity
R=Respect
I=Individuality
V=Valued Roles
E=Equality
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Services
We are always looking for dependable and motivated people that are wanting to be a part of our team and want to give people who require support the best quality of life possible.
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for assisting with all aspects of the daily lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The tasks include: Activities in the community, shopping, assisting with hygiene tasks, cooking, cleaning, assisting with medications, and any other tasks necessary to assist individuals to upkeep their homes and access their community.
No experience is necessary we provide all training required.
Most important skill is a willingness to learn.
Must be 18 or over.
Must pass a background check not all crimes are disqualifying.
Things that set us apart from other agencies are we are a smaller agency and we don't plan to be any bigger. We pride ourselves in being accessible to our employees and always willing to answer questions. Our managers work in the homes, not at the office, they are available for questions and support as needed. We have an on call number 24/7 for emergencies and someone answers the phone who can give immediate assistance.
We believe our employees are important and we have a lot of staff in the homes to keep employees and individuals safe. With the high staff to client ratio it doesn't afford for wages to be negotiated.
We provide company vehicles for employees to use to get individuals into the community and to do necessary shopping and appointments. To drive a company vehicle employees must provide a Driving Abstract, have a valid Drivers License and read the safe driving manual and take the quiz.
Benefits include:
Health insurance company pays 75%
Paid sick time which accrues day one and can be used after 90 days of employment
Paid vacation time
401k with company matching
The office has snacks to grab when out and about with individuals.
There is a massage chair at the office that employees are welcome to stop by and use.
To date employees have not had to worry about Thanksgiving or Christmas as we have afforded bonuses for both of those Holidays.
If interested you can stop by the office any weekday between 10am and 3pm to apply and interview. We are also on Indeed.com.
Our job is to help people identify their talent, develop the behaviour (competencies/ skills) for that talent, and find a context in which they can carry out that talent in the form of a valued social role.
Whether we see someone for an hour a week, or live with them 24/7, there are actions we can take both big and small, that can support a person to maintain valued roles. Valued roles help people who are vulnerable to be accepted in the community, to experience a sense of belonging, and to be able to contribute according to their strengths. All people want to feel valued in their community. All people want to have a sense of purpose.
Contact
Office: 1626 West Providence Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA
Administrator: Jean Linghor-Pittsenbarger
Assistant Administrator: Lonnie Ervin
509-862-4134
