Thompson, Craig
Currently seeking referrals.
Independent Provider
Locations
Contacts
Services
Level One Waiver
Level One Waiver: Adult Day Services
Individual Options Waiver
Home Maker Personal Care
NonMedical Transportation Mileage
Self Empowered Life Funding Waiver (SELF-Waiver)
Self Empowered Life Funding Waiver (SELF-Waiver): Adult Day Services
References
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DODD Certification
Independant Profile
a) Describe your philosophy of providing services and supports to individuals with disabilities.
To provide services and promote an accessible environment which allows individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation in the community.
To provide comfortable and appropriate accommodations in transportation for individuals with disabilities.
To follow with 100% best efforts and 100% best intentions the Individualized Service Plans according to the family and individual, of those with disabilities.
b) Describe yourself and your background/experience with individuals with disabilities.
I am 44yrs old today, 45 on June 1, 2016. I'm a passionate man in everything I do. I'm respectful, considerate and treat everyone the way I want to be treated. I started in the community as an Insurance Agent servicing thousands of families. I was also a Detention Officer for the Lucas County Juvenile Court House servicing youth of our community. I'm new to servicing Individuals with Disabilities, but I'm very much looking forward to the opportunity. I'm currently A Chemical Dependency Counselor working with at risk youth. I've had minimum experience working with Individuals with Disabilities, my twin brother has been working with Individuals with disabilities for more than 3yrs now, and I look forward to bringing goodness to individuals as he is doing.
c) Describe any specialized training or education you have received to prepare you to work with individuals with disabilities. Describe any areas of expertise.
Completed required hours of training in accordance with standards established by the Dept. of Developmental Disabilities.
-Overview of Serving individuals w/DD implementation of ISP's (Certificate)
-Role and Responsibilities of Independent provider w/regard to services including person-centered planning, community integration, self-determination, and self advocacy. (Certificate)
-Universal precautions for infection control (certificate.
-American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certificate of Completion (expires 2017)
d) Are you certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities to provide medication administration?
No
e) Describe your availability and flexibility in scheduling services and supports for individuals with disabilities. (Days and hours available, areas of Lucas County you are willing to provide services, etc)
Currently I'm available Monday-Friday after 3pm. Saturdays my availability is open. Sundays are based on need of client, Sunday schedule is open.
f) Are you available days?
Yes
g) Are you available evenings?
Yes
h) Are you available weekends?
Yes
i) How long have you been providing certified homemaker personal care services in Lucas County to individuals with developmental disabilities?
0 to 3 years
j) How many individuals do you serve in Lucas County?
0 to 1
k) Describe how services will be provided in the event of your illness or emergency.
In the event of my illness or emergency, Services for the benefit and safety of my client will not be serviced during a illness or emergency on my behalf. I look forward to developing a plan as I proceed to take care of that issue.
l) Describe how you would address individual or family concerns.
I would address individual or family concern by seeking the counsel of my liaison. I will also address concerns with the family individuals who make the decisions for the individual I'm servicing. Lastly I will make all attempts in a calm and orderly way to resolve any issues that may arise, I will review the ISP plan to make sure all areas are covered.
m) Describe specific strategies for increasing community inclusion and involvement for individuals served.
I will review the individuals ISP plan, I will discuss with the family all opportunities for community inclusion and involvement they would like to see done for their love one with the disability. I will use my resources of community knowledge to include in any activities allowed by the ISP to get involved with.
n) Include here any information about you that you want shared with an individual, family or guardian that will assist him/her to decide whether you are the best choice of provider.
I enjoy servicing people, I've done it my entire life. I knew as a young child that I would somehow be responsible for making people feel good, or giving them a reason to smile. I teach my son to respect all walks of life, just as my mother taught me.
- Indicate days & times:
Monday through Friday after 3pm
- Indicate days & times:
Saturdays after 12pm
- Indicate days & times:
Saturdays after 12pm
- When did you begin providing services in Lucas County (month/year)
Not yet aquired first client