participant aSSISTANCE & cARE (PAC)

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At the heart of our PAC services is a deep commitment to families and communities. We believe that true support goes beyond individual care—it’s about building connections, strengthening relationships, and creating a network of support that empowers individuals and their loved ones. Our approach prioritizes person-centered care, ensuring that every individual receives tailored services that enhance their well-being while fostering inclusion and community involvement. Together, we are redefining what it means to provide meaningful, impactful care!

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We recognize that the best support often comes from those who truly understand the individual—family members, familiar community members, and trusted connections. That’s why we prioritize a model that integrates natural supports and builds a strong foundation within the community. Whether it’s brainstorming potential staff from within an individual’s existing support system or assisting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in developing a meaningful caseload, we are committed to creating sustainable, person-centered solutions. By fostering relationships and leveraging community connections, we ensure that individuals receive consistent, high-quality support from those who know them best

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Direct Support Professionals (DPSs) provide Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) services in order to allow persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to remain and live successfully in their own homes, as well as to function and participate in their communities. PAC services support and enable the person in activities of daily living, self-care, and mobility with the hands-on assistance, prompting, reminders, supervision, and monitoring needed to ensure their health and safety.

 

Examples of activities include but are not limited to the following:

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• Personal Assistance: Support with personal care, meals, shopping, errands, scheduling appointments, household chores, and leisure activities.

• Mobility Support: Assistance with transfers, ambulation, and the use of assistive devices.

• Daily Living & Financial Support: Help with correspondence, bill-paying, and organizing essential tasks.

• Community Engagement: Escorting participants to community activities, social events, and appointments.

• Supervision & Safety: Monitoring participants to ensure well-being and adherence to risk plans.

• Behavioral & Emotional Support: Reinforcement of behavioral strategies and implementation of individualized support plans.

• Health & Safety: Promoting and reinforcing principles of health, safety, and overall well-being.

• Goal-Oriented Task Completion: Assisting with tasks outlined in the Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP) to support personal growth and independence

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