Catholic Charities of Staten Island

We currently operate 6 residential facilities located on Staten Island under the opwdd services that are provided through the nys medicaid program. The individualized residential alternatives (ira's) are traditional family-style homes, providing 24-hour staff, support and supervision. The ira programs reflect a strong person-centered and activity-based model. The program offers a home for each individual in a safe and supported environment. Our goal is to promote community participation, volunteer/ social opportunities & independence based on their individual preferences and choices. We currently serve 36 individuals through this program.

Senior centersccsi operates two nyc dfta contracted neighborhood senior centers on Staten Island - anderson neighborhood senior center and west brighton neighborhood senior center. The programs provide services to Staten islanders age 60+. The service offered in the senior centers include congregate breakfast (wb only), congregate lunch, physical health/exercise, nutrition education, health management, social engagement, arts/culture activities, technology, general education/recreation programs, social service case assistance, information & referrals, and transportation (anderson only). The ccsi neighborhood senior centers are lively and uplifting social centers that enhance the lives of seniors by promoting health and independence. The centers presently provide services to more than 400 elders annually and serve over 25,000 meals annually.

Intermediate care facility (icf) licensed by nys opwdd and department of health, providing residential care, treatment, education, and vocational planning. The icf provides intensive medical and behavioral supports for 12 individuals. Our goal is for each person to experience support in a more integrated setting while receiving personal care and habilitation, specialized therapies, and active treatment services.

Day habilitation without walls our day habilitation program without walls provides services for individuals with special needs who are 21 years of age or older. Services include social, recreational, vocational, and therapeutic/instructional activities designed to be innovative and enriching. The program focuses to promote opportunity, inclusion and the development of life skills through a safe, highly structured schedule of meaningful activities. Services are provided through community integration where individuals are supported to access various quality resources. Day habilitation without walls is designed to include day habilitation plans to teach and enhance various skills. Our goal is to develop community awareness skills, socialization skills, vocational skills, adl skills, among various others. The supplemental day habilitation program-the program provides services for children ages 7-21 with various special needs. The program operates monday through friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm on site. Our goal is to provide structured and meaning activities that promote growth and development. Vocational training program semp-the semp employment program assists individuals with support services in the community to gain and sustain paid employment. Ccsi provides job coaches to assist individuals with the goal of continued integrated community employment. Job coaches use person centered planning to help identify strengths, skills, and interests. Our goal is to assist each individual with obtaining employment opportunities based on their interests and skills and provide any oversight necessary to maintain their employment.