Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16-17 5400 Edalbert Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45239 513-741-3100 www.stjosephorphanage.org
Program: Independent Living Skills Reporting Period: July 1, 15 to June 30, 16 Table of Contents Program Description... 3 Eligibility... 3 The Independent Living Skills Outcome Statement... 3 Independent Living Skills Services Offered... 3 Program Highlights... 3 Demographics & Outputs... 4 16-17 Performance Improvement Plan... 5-6 2 Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16
Program: Independent Living Skills Reporting Period: July 1, 15 to June 30, 16 Eligibility Transition aged youth, 16-22 that require assistance managing their mental health while learning skills in order to prepare to live independently in preparation for adulthood and emancipation. Independent Living Skills Outcome Statement As a result of Independent Living Skills services at St. Joseph Orphanage, clients will be able to resolve basic problems of daily living, maintain stable housing, engage with community and natural supports, and utilize coping skills to achieve personal success while reducing mental health symptoms, maintain positive relationships, advocate for needs and remain stable in all life domains. Independent Living Skills Services Offered: Independent Living Skills (housing) Case Management Therapy Medication Management Mental Health Assessment Program Highlights 15-16 Three youth served graduated from high school while in the program ILS partnered with Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Youth Employment Service to provide employment readiness training and job coaching to all residents Two youth attended college orientation to begin at Wright State University in the fall Six youth are employed and paying toward either their rent, utilities, or both 3 Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16
Program: Independent Living Skills Reporting Period: July 1, 15 to June 30, 16 Demographics Unknown Multi- 5% Racial 14% Race n=37 Gender n=37 Female 38% + 11% Age n=37 Caucasian 25% African American 56% Male 62% 17-19 89% Outputs # of Clients Served 37 ILS Bed Days 5,558 # of Counties served 3 # of CPST Hours 1,759 Total # of 17-19 year olds 33 # of Critical Incidents 64 Total # of + 4 Average Length of Stay (days) 240 Median Length of Stay (days) 137 4 Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16
Program: Independent Living Skills Reporting Period: July 1, 15 to June 30, 16 Performance Improvement Plan Targeted Areas for Improvement Action Plan/Measurement Target Timeline Achieve Housing Stability Improve transition planning at intake to ensure all housing needs are met June 17 Improve Time Management Skills Increase the amount of groups focused on the importance of time management skills June 17 Learn Money Management Skills Clients that are employed pay towards their rent and utilities That money is placed in their savings account to help them save for future needs June 17 5 Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16
Program: Independent Living Skills Reporting Period: July 1, 15 to June 30, 16 Improve Coping Mechanisms Increase group offerings from 4 per week to 8 Offer incentives for attending groups focusing on coping skills 50% of clients will June 17 Grow Problem Solving Skills Increase group offerings from 4 per week to 8 Offer incentives for attending groups focusing on problem solving 50% of clients will June 17 Connect with Community Resources Increase availability of hurdle help by staff attending more appointments that help clients get connected to needed resources June 17 Increase Length of Stay Review of transition plan during monthly team meetings Identify strategies for continuity of care and consistent success at team meetings Increase median stay to 180 days June 17 Clients will be enrolled in school, employed, or connected with needed social services Increase job coaching for all clients Increase client education of social services and their importance Provide hurdle help for clients in acquiring social services 95% of clients will be enrolled in school, employed, or connected with needed social services June 17 6 Independent Living Skills Outcomes Management Report 16