Woodfords Family Services

In-Home Support

In-Home Support has been a part of Woodfords Family Services since 1998. The program is designed to support children in becoming active participants in both family and community life. Services focus on enhancing their skills through their daily living, self-help, self-care, behavior management, communication and socialization. Specific goals and objectives are used to increase the child's overall level of daily functioning while decreasing maladaptive behaviors. In-Home Support is contracted with Woodfords Family Services through the Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (DBDS) and is funded by Medicaid. Eligible children are birth to age 20 who have a diagnosis of Autism or Mental Retardation.

In-Home Support is available through Woodfords Family Services in eight counties. Region I includes Cumberland and York County.Region II includes Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, and Sagadahoc. For information and application, please contact Judi Weston at (207) 878-9663 extension 103.

In-Home Support assists children in building skills in the areas of behavior management, activities of daily living, self-help, self care, and socialization. Individual plans are developed with each family, focusing on specific goals and objectives for the child. The family is part of a team approach in the development and monitoring of these goals and objectives. The active participation of the family is essential in building a strong foundation for the child.

Specific goals and objectives are used to increase a child’s overall level of daily functioning, skill development and communication, while decreasing maladaptive behavior:

To promote a team approach, supporting families are experts on their child’s needs, and as a valuable and contributing member of the treatment team.
To promote the empowerment of both the individual and the family.
To provide consistent individualized services to children with special needs and their families.
To provide competent, trained staff for the delivery of services.
To provide ongoing communication with individuals and their families, ensuring quality services.

Eligibility:

For children birth to 20 years
For children with a diagnosis of autism or mental retardation MaineCare recipient
Enrollment is through Central Enrollment at the Department of Health & Human Services

Woodfords Family Services In-Home Support program currently serves families in Maine as far south as Eliot and as far north as Belfast.

Woodfords Family Services In-Home Support Program is seeking energetic, positive people to join them as Family Support Specialists. The In-Home Support Program provides services to children who have Autism and Mental Retardation. We presently have the following openings:

Urgent need for Section 24 In-Home Support Staff:

Woodfords Family Services In-Home Support Program is seeking energetic, positive people to join them as Family Support Specialists. We have a number of possible openings listed below and will be conducting interviews immediately. Interviews will be held both in our Waterville and Portland office. All positions are part-time (20-25 hours per week) or casual (less than 20 hours/week). Acceptable candidates will possess a GED or high-school diploma, a valid Maine driver’s license, use of a reliable vehicle and the ability to be flexible.

Auburn	Augusta
Vinalhaven	Bowdoin
Vassalboro	Perkins Township
Lewiston	Swanville
Porter	Fayette
Farmington Falls	Canaan

Interested candidates should mail, e-mail or fax a cover letter and resume to:

Woodfords Family Services

Family Support Services Search

P.O. Box 1768

Portland, ME 04104-1768

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Fax: 207-878-2259

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