Request for Providers

Individual would like to a have an HPC provider for outings and his volunteer work, but his #1 priority is his work at Wendy's. Individual is also looking for a provider to get him to and from work at the Wendy's on 30 on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If interested, please contact Brooke Giebel at GiebelB@starkdd.org.

RFP#711BG

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A 31-year-old female with a Down syndrome diagnosis is seeking a Residential Respite provider to provide support in the Wooster community.

The family is requesting support primarily on Sundays to assist with transportation to and attendance at church services in Wooster, with the provider remaining with her throughout the service. The church is located near Buehler’s Milltown. In addition, the family would like support for special activities or community events throughout the month that align with her interests.

The individual has a limited expressive vocabulary but is able to understand more than she can verbally express. She benefits from patient communication, gentle prompting, and a supportive presence. Her family describes her as sweet, quiet, and creative, and she does best with providers who are calm, kind, and attentive.

The provider must be comfortable attending religious services and supporting her in community-based settings. When in the community, she requires constant visual supervision and close proximity support to maintain her health and safety.

The family is seeking a provider who is:

-Gentle, kind, and patient.

-Comfortable attending church and religious activities.

-Reliable and attentive in community settings.

-Experienced or willing to support an individual with limited verbal communication.

-Able to provide close, continuous supervision while in the community.

This support would allow the individual to continue participating in meaningful community and faith-based activities while ensuring her safety and comfort.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org RFP#710CMC

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An 18-year-old female with an Autism diagnosis is seeking a female Residential Respite and Home and Community-Based (HPC) provider to provide support in her family home in Wooster on an as-needed basis, primarily on weekends and occasional overnights in the home.

The individual lives with her family and is supported through a Level One Waiver. Support is needed when her family is traveling for a sibling’s extracurricular activities (weekends), attending events she cannot tolerate, or for occasional overnights for other reasons. Typical support needs are primarily on weekends, no less than two weekends per month, and may range from several hours to overnight coverage, depending on the family’s schedule.

The individual is non-verbal and uses alternative communication methods. She is generally content keeping herself busy and enjoys being in her own space. She values her personal “bubble” and does best with caregivers who understand the importance of giving her space, allowing her time to adjust, and interacting with her in a calm, predictable manner.

She is independent with most self-care tasks, including toileting, dressing, eating, walking, and basic hygiene, but requires supervision to maintain health and safety, along with occasional reminders for tasks such as handwashing. She will need support with meal preparation and general oversight while her family is away.

Due to communication barriers, the individual may express frustration through grabbing behaviors, such as pulling on a provider’s shirt or hair. It is essential that the provider has experience or a strong understanding of supporting individuals with communication challenges and is able to anticipate needs, maintain appropriate boundaries, redirect safely, and remain patient. This is a situation where relationship-building is critical, and the individual will need time to become comfortable with a new provider.

The family is seeking someone who is:

-Female, Non-smoking, Comfortable in a family home environment.

-Patient, calm, and experienced with Autism and non-verbal communication.

-Able to respect personal space while providing consistent supervision.

-Willing to build rapport over time.

The individual is described by her family as having a sweet smile and thriving best with providers who are gentle, observant, and respectful of her need for space and routine. She has a current HPC provider that will continue providing services for her and already has a set schedule. This is on days this provider is not in the home providing services.

A January start time is ideal.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org RFP#709CMC

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A 27-year old man who uses an electric wheelchair is seeking a HPC provider for up to eight hours a week. The services could be provided in his home and/or in the community. The willingness to drive a modified van is a must. Training on how to drive one can be provided. His family is willing to let a person drive the family's modified van. The individual works in the community and he is a fun person to spend time with. At home, he likes to watch TV and listen to country music. In the community, he likes to go shopping, go to the movies,  out to eat, and attend local events. Services could be in the afternoon/evening of any day but Thursday or Sunday.

If interested please contact Sara Berrey at sberrey@waynedd.org RFP#708SB

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25 year old male currently seeking group home or residence with other male roommates in Wayne County. He attends an adult day program. Needs monitoring due to potential seizure activity. Enjoys playing basketball. Likes to do things in the community and to attend church with his family.

If interested, please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#707KH

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Shared Living/I.O. Waiver: A 37-year old man with moderate ID is eagerly looking for a Shared Living setting in Wayne County. He is deaf and is awaiting new hearing aids, but he can read lips and communicates well. He attends two different day programs during the week and can take care of his personal needs with prompts/reminders and minimal assistance. He has an HPC provider who assists with transportation into the community and other daily life activities. This individual loves being in the country and spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and working on small engines. His most challenging but important request is that he can bring his dog, Lucky to his new home. While he can occasionally get frustrated due to his hearing limitations, this friendly guy has no documented behavior challenges and is happy with the simple things in life.

If interested, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#706CM

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HPC services are needed for a non-verbal 18 year old female with moderate cognitive impairment, Autism, Rett's syndrome, and epilepsy who lives in the Rittman area. She loves water, and her family would like her to be able to go to the local YMCA for swimming at least once per week, and also into the community for other activities for 15-20 hours/week. She is dependent on caregivers for all personal care tasks, and would need to receive nutrition and medication through her G-tube as scheduled, as well as emergency medication for her seizure disorder if needed. She can walk short distances with physical support, and has a stroller chair for longer distances. She can ride in a non-modified vehicle and enjoys traveling, camping, and visiting other local places of interest.

If interested, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org RFP#705CM

Seeking a transportation provider who can take the individual to medical appointments. A modified/accessible vehicle is required, and scheduling flexibility is essential depending on appointment schedule.

If interested, please contact Samira Griffith at sgriffith@waynedd.org. RFP#704SG

32 year old woman with history of scoliosis and cerebral palsy who relies on a motorized modified wheel chair for access and mobility.  She currently resides in a modular home that is in need of home environment modifications to allow optimal access to ADL/IADLs and mobility due to inability to safely use off-the-shelf shower/toileting chairs, manual/floor lifts, or transfer techniques because of severe tone and contracture.

She is seeking quotes for the following modification projects:

1. An exterior ramp installation.  The ramp installation will include replacing the current 5 exterior steps for independent and safe access in/out of the home. The ramp must accommodate turning radius for current power wheelchair dimensions and needs to be ADS compliant.  Can maintain steps alongside ramp for non-disabled resident, as needed.

2.  The widening of bedroom doorway to provide access with a power wheelchair into the bedroom, allowing direct transfer to and from the room where her bed is located.

3.  An addition of an overhead SureHands ceiling track lift system in living room to bedroom and bathroom to allow increased accessibility within her home while considering structural availability.  This track system will allow her safe transfer and positioning for all ADLs including toileting, bathing, bed mobility, and transfers in/out of wheelchair and bed while considering structural availability.

4.  Modification to provide an accessible route from bedroom into bathroom by either a new or modified doorway between bedroom and bathroom, for direct access via wheelchair and/or use of a lift/SureHands system while considering structural availability.

Bidders are asked to provide 4 separate quotes per each numbered modification project listed above.

Please contact the SSA with your interest along with proof of bonding, licenses, and insurance.  Also please submit references for past work completed related to the type of modifications requested above.

If needed, an OT assessment is available.

If interested, please contact Rachel Epling at repling@waynedd.org RFP#703RE

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Male individual seeking residential placement in Wayne County, would like to reside in the city of Orrville or Wooster. Looking to share a home with housemates in a group home setting.  Enjoys spending time outside and has some medical needs that need monitored. Is out of the home during weekdays, attending adult programming.  Needs HPC  - Homemaker Personal Care

If interested please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#702KH

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A 26-year-old male with an I/O Waiver is seeking housing opportunities with HPC provider support. He is open to working with both male and female providers; however, he generally does best with male staff who are able to set and maintain firm boundaries.

He is friendly, outgoing, and highly creative. He enjoys performing, making TikTok videos, and entertaining others. He ambulate independently and can travel in unmodified vehicles.

He can become anxious at times, which may lead to hurtful or impulsive comments. He typically apologizes afterward and is able to explain what triggered his frustration. He has a history of verbal aggression and property destruction when upset. He can also be shy and slow to trust initially, but once trust is established he frequently seeks guidance, assistance, and reassurance from those he feels comfortable with.

He must relocate before the end of December. Respite services can be explored with the intention of transitioning into a more permanent arrangement.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org RFP#701SG

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A 21-year-old man with an intellectual disability and Autism who communicates verbally, though his spoken communication is limited is interested in exploring residential options in Medina County where he can share the cost of living with a roommate. This young man already has someone in mind and is seeking at least a two-bedroom home or apartment that can be staffed 24/7 for both of them.

He currently attends day programming in Medina four days per week but lives in Wayne County. He would like to move closer to his day program and increase his independence while still having consistent support in place.

He requires support with:

-Cooking and meal preparation – assistance planning and preparing meals, including safe kitchen practices. He follows a gluten-free diet, so food safety, avoiding cross-contamination, and supporting appropriate food choices are essential.

-Household tasks – help with cleaning, laundry, and general home maintenance. He can participate in many household tasks and benefits from verbal prompts, modeling, and step-by-step guidance to complete them.

-Medication administration – assistance with medication administration, when applicable, to ensure accuracy and safety.

-Grocery shopping and errands – he requires full support with selecting and purchasing food, including identifying gluten-free options and managing money at checkout. He can participate in the shopping process by accompanying staff, helping locate items, and taking part in the outing with support.

-General supervision and prompts – ongoing verbal prompting, reassurance, and guidance throughout the day and overnight as needed.

Strengths and Preferences:

-He is very gentle, kind, and easy-going.

-He enjoys watching movies and YouTube.

-He loves animals and family pets and would do well in a home where pets are welcome.

-He is cooperative with staff and able to help with tasks when given clear, supportive direction.

The ideal setting would be a two-bedroom home or apartment in Medina County with 24/7 staffing, where he can live with his chosen roommate, continue attending his day program, safely follow his gluten-free diet, and build daily living skills in a supportive, structured environment.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org.

RFP#700CMC

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Individual residing in Medina County is seeking home modification grab bars to assist with safe access and stability while using the shower. The individual requires grab bars in in the shower to assist her in getting into the shower, out of the shower, as well as to maintain balance while bathing. The back wall of the shower should have a grab bar that is 18 to 24 inches in length and 1¼ inches in diameter. The side wall of the shower should have a grab bar that is 24 to 36 inches in length and 1¼ inches in diameter. Additionally, individual would benefit from a vertical grab bar installed outside of the shower to assist in safely exiting the shower. All grab bars must be securely installed into the wall. Individual would benefit from a horizontal grab bar installed on the back wall of the shower to provide support while bathing. This grab bar should be between 24 to 36 inches in length and 1¼ inches in diameter. It must be securely installed into the wall. A vertical grab bar installed just outside the shower is recommended to assist individual with safely exiting the shower. This bar must also be installed directly into the wall to provide reliable support. If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org RFP#699SG

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