SERVICES

Supportive Living –Traditional Group Homes, Supervised Apartments and Non-Traditional Options Through a Self-Directed Service Model Approach

JSDD provides kosher supportive residential services to individuals requiring assistance and support in order to live in the community.  These services include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessment of strengths and interests and need for support
  • Development of an Individualized Plan of Support either through a traditional Individualized Habilitation Plan or Essential Lifestyle Planning Process
  • Staffing supports to assure health, safety and quality of life to include the pursuit of interests and hobbies and integration as full and participating members of the community
  • Support and assistance for maintaining health and hygiene
  • Assistance and support in building skills for achieving optimal independence in performing activities of daily living
  • Support for meal planning and grocery shopping
  • Assistance and support in managing finances
  • Transportation

Enrichment Opportunities

JSDD’s Wae Center
The Wae (Wellness, Arts, Enrichment) Center is the evolution of pilot programs offered by JSDD to its residents and other members of the community with developmental disabilities.  All of the programs offered are extensions of opportunities available
 in the general community.

WAE Center PHILOSOPHY
The WAE Center opportunities have been developed embracing the belief that learning, creativity and spirituality is a lifelong journey.  That journey is different and unique for everyone.  The Center allows for exploration and opportunities for learning, spiritual growth and the sharing of beliefs and ideas respectfully, safely and in an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance between participant(s) and facilitator.

The Center offers:
  • Full day and individual classes and programs
  • Visual and performing arts classes
    • Painting
    • Film study
    • Theatre arts
    • Creative writing
    • Poetry
    • Music
    • Photography
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Meditation
  • Nutrition
  • Geography
  • Current events

…and more

EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
JSDD support and community educational programming is designed to help families navigate the system and become the strongest possible advocates for their family member(s).  Towards that goal, JSDD sponsors community seminars that give families the tools they need.  In the past, topics have included estate planning, assisted employment, guardianship, sibling support and working with the state’s Division of Developmental Disabilities to obtain services.

In addition, JSDD has established an active grassroots advocacy network.  This growing coalition of caring individuals monitors legislative initiatives and coordinates activities to keep the needs of individuals and families coping with developmental disabilities on the community agenda.

COORDINATION OF SERVICES
Many agencies within the MetroWest Jewish community are responsive to various needs of people with disabilities.  To ensure coordination of services, a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets on a regular basis to identify needs, develop and coordinate services for special populations.  The PAC is comprised of professionals from partner agencies of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ.

JSDD is also a member of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP).

For more information, please contact us:
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: 973.325.1494 | Fax: 973.325.2980