Great Bay Maine Services
61 Washington Street • Suite 4 • Sanford, ME 04073 • (207) 850-1053
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Great Bay Services provides unique community-based programs that are educational, innovative, and fun for members.
We strive to enrich the lives of the people that we serve while assisting them in reaching their potential. Through a specialized hybrid model, activities are created to spread maximize the independence of our members. |
Case Management
Great Bay Maine Services is licensed by DHHS to provide MaineCare-funded Case Management services to adults age 18+ with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability. Our experienced and knowledgeable Case Managers help identify personal goals, strengths, and support needs to maximize independence. We assist individuals in exploring and accessing resources that help them develop a sense of well-being, purpose, and belonging in the community.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Our Case Managers are LSX licensees and work as dedicated advocates that care tremendously about securing the services your loved ones need. With small caseloads and low turnover at our facility, we really get to know and care for your family in ways other agencies cannot. Referrals for Great Bay Maine Services Adult Case Management can be made by calling our Sanford, Maine office at 207-850-1053 ext. 50.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Our Case Managers are LSX licensees and work as dedicated advocates that care tremendously about securing the services your loved ones need. With small caseloads and low turnover at our facility, we really get to know and care for your family in ways other agencies cannot. Referrals for Great Bay Maine Services Adult Case Management can be made by calling our Sanford, Maine office at 207-850-1053 ext. 50.
Our Case Managers . . .. . . monitor health, safety, and satisfaction with services.
. . . advocate for rights, funding, and services. . . . develop a comprehensive Person-Centered Plan reflecting short- and long-term life goals and support needs. . . . monitor the individual’s progress toward achieving Plan goals. . . . secure referrals and coordinate services such as medical, residential, vocational, and community support. . . . assist with obtaining and maintaining benefits, including MaineCare, food stamps, housing, etc. . . . guidance with guardianship options. . . . help develop natural supports. . . . manages benefit payments for our clients. |
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Creating A Successful Track Record Of Employment
Great Bay Maine Services offers Employment Supports in partnership with Maine Vocational Rehabilitation. Our ACRE-Certified Employment Specialists are paired one to one with individuals to assist the individual with finding employment based on their goals. This is done by creating resumes, job searches, job exploration, partnering with businesses to do assessments and job carving, as well as on the job training and support.
We coordinate and collaborate with Maine Vocational Rehabilitation to assist people in achieving their personal employment goal. Our Certified Job Coaches work one-on-one with individuals to support not only the employed individual but the employer, as well to create a work environment that is welcoming, supportive, and successful. They work with the individual and the employer to support, teach and provide on the job instruction.
Efforts of our Employment Specialists and Job Coaches have resulted in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities finding jobs, as well as being supported in their jobs in the local community that ideally fit their needs, goals, and abilities.
We coordinate and collaborate with Maine Vocational Rehabilitation to assist people in achieving their personal employment goal. Our Certified Job Coaches work one-on-one with individuals to support not only the employed individual but the employer, as well to create a work environment that is welcoming, supportive, and successful. They work with the individual and the employer to support, teach and provide on the job instruction.
Efforts of our Employment Specialists and Job Coaches have resulted in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities finding jobs, as well as being supported in their jobs in the local community that ideally fit their needs, goals, and abilities.
Encouraging Community-Based Employment
It's About An Individual's Ability, Not Their Disability
Great Bay Maine Services offers a wide selection of educational programs, trips, and events, so that each individual we serve can revel in each new skill that they learn, each new activity that they participate in, and each new opportunity to grow.
We offer art, gardening, volunteering, cooking, and community exploration. The Outdoor Discovery program is made up of experiential exploration, environmental education, and community-based volunteering and learning. These activities include hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, trail maintenance, archery, nature study, and GeoCaching.
We offer art, gardening, volunteering, cooking, and community exploration. The Outdoor Discovery program is made up of experiential exploration, environmental education, and community-based volunteering and learning. These activities include hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, trail maintenance, archery, nature study, and GeoCaching.