Independent Living
Services ILS
Build skills and confidence for everyday life, with support shaped around your goals.
- Budgeting, shopping, and meal planning
- Appointments and community resources
- Home routines and self-advocacy
PERSON CENTERED SUPPORT · DEL NORTE COUNTY, CA
A life that is
yours.
Your voice. Your choices. Your next chapter. POISE supports people with developmental disabilities to build everyday lives around what matters to them.
Pinnacle of Independent Support Experiences
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THE NORTH COAST IS HOMERooted in community.
Led by the person.
Choice & controlMeaningful relationshipsEveryday independenceCommunity belonging
01 / OUR SERVICES
Support that fits
your life.
Start with the person, then build the support. Goals, routines, strengths, and preferences guide how we work together.
Independent Living
Supported Living
Services SLS
Individualized support to live in your own home and participate in your community.
- Daily routines and household support
- Coordination around health and safety
- Relationships, choices, and belonging
Personal
Assistance PA
Practical assistance with daily activities while honoring how you want to be supported.
- Support with everyday tasks
- Respect for personal routines
- Assistance guided by individual needs
Paid Internship
Program support PIP
Employer-of-record support for paid internship arrangements and work opportunities.
- Employment and payroll administration
- Coordination with internship partners
- Benefits reporting support
Regional Center-funded services require written authorization. Availability and supports are based on each person’s plan.
Let’s talk about your next step ↗02 / THE WAY WE WORK
Listen first.
Plan together.
Person Centered Thinking
A way of listening, learning, and acting that puts the person’s voice at the center of support.
We learn what is important to a person—the relationships, interests, and routines that make life meaningful—and what is important for them, including health and safety. Good support considers both.
What does that look like in everyday life?
Ask before helping. Learn how someone prefers to communicate. Notice what is working and what is not. Adjust support with the person instead of assuming we know best.
People Planning Together
A planning approach that supports people to explore what matters to them and express their vision for their lives.
Self-advocates are trainers. Staff participate as co-trainers and support partners. Their role is to help the self-advocate lead, communicate, and share their expertise.
Why does self-advocate leadership matter?
People bring expertise from their own lives. When that expertise guides planning and teaching, support can reflect their priorities, strengths, and hopes for the future.
OUR STARTING POINT
“What matters to you?”
03 / MEET POISE
Local roots.
Personal support.
We believe a meaningful life is defined by the person living it.
Based in Crescent City, POISE brings person centered practices into the everyday work of supporting people with developmental disabilities in Del Norte County.
Founder Steven Jackson is a Certified Person Centered Thinking instructor with approximately 20 years of experience in disability services, including operations and executive leadership.
Our work centers on listening, building relationships, and helping people pursue the goals they choose.
04 / WORK WITH PURPOSE
Bring your heart.
Build possibility.
Interested in supporting people to live life on their own terms? We’d like to hear from people who value respect, curiosity, and dependable support.
Express interest in joining POISE ↗This is an invitation to connect. Specific openings, schedules, pay, and requirements are discussed directly with POISE.
Listen with curiosity
Learn the person’s preferences before deciding how to help.
Show up consistently
Build trust through reliable, thoughtful everyday support.
Support choice
Help people explore options and make their own decisions.
Keep learning
Bring openness to person centered practices and collaboration.
05 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Start a
conversation.
Looking for support, curious about PCT or PPT, or interested in working with us? Send us a short inquiry, or email steven@poiseils.com.
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