CONTACT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STAFF ABOUT NEWS & EVENTS SERVICES JOB PROGRAM ART INITIATIVE DONATE Residential Services WCI consists of 135 people within 51 homes, apartments and condominiums based on their individual needs, hopes & desires in four communities of Waltham, Watertown, Belmont and Arlington. 24 HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS Our 24 Hour Residential Supports addresses the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical or sensory needs and those with significant medical conditions. We provide specialized medical services and treatment, medication management and an accessible home. Nursing Supports are provided through WCI’s Nursing Team. Additional support staff of varying levels provide personal care, meal preparation, nutrition planning, diet, exercise, shopping, in home and community recreational opportunities, domestic skills, communication, mobility, money management and more. SOCIAL RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS This division primarily supports people with psychiatric and behavioral challenges and helps them to live successfully within the community. WCI’s Clinical Team provides extensive supports and coordination with psychiatrists and health care providers. Each individual is supported in daily living skills, social skills and interactions, community integration, relationship building, nutritional meal planning, diet, exercise, shopping, money management, self-advocacy, safety skills and pursuing community recreational activities that are of interest to them. We currently service 41 individuals in 12 homes and apartments in the Greater Waltham area. DEAF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS The Deaf Residential Supports Division focuses on individuals with intellectual disabilities who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf Blind. In this division, Deaf staff or hearing staff with ASL skills are hired to support the communication needs of the individuals. Through current technology, WCI helps to support people’s independence with video phones, flashing light and vibrating alarms. All staff and individuals are educated in Deaf Culture and our interpreters are contracted through the Mass. Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Support is individualized and includes personal care, social skills, nutrition, meal preparation, shipping, money management, safety, and more. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS Individual supports provides independent living in the community of choice with varying levels of staff support, 6 to 64 hours/week. We typically provide assistance and guidance with managing their money, shopping, nutritional meal planning, diet & exercise, travel, problem solving, home maintenance, social activities and vacations. We also have 24 hr. support available as needed and for emergency situations. Our Individual Supports Self Advocacy Group meets monthly and has a self-run Board of Directors, teaches people about the political process and their individual rights. Our program, “Home of One’s Own” helps individuals through the process of owning their own condominium. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Our Services Residential Services Life Skills/Day Habilitation Job Program 610 Lincoln St Suite 120, North Building Waltham, MA 02451 PHONE: 781-899-8220 FAX: 781-899-3828 Email: info@wearewci.org Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) About News & Events Services Job Program Art Initiative Contact Career Opportunities Donate © 2021 WCI - Work, Community, Independence. All Rights Reserved.