Unlicensed Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)
A New Direction offers an unlicensed, self-directed Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) program option that supports people in ways that enable them to achieve personally desired outcomes and lead self-directed lives with the freedom of choice to have people they know and trust support them in living successfully in the community.
A New Direction helps individuals hire the supports they need and self-direct their services allowing them to be empowered and independent.
- A New Direction can be set up as a vendor with the county under our host county contract.
- SILS recipient and/or representative identify SILS workers. A New Direction completes new hire paperwork, background screening, training, and processes payroll.
- An easy-to-use Job Description template will be completed to identify hours, rate of pay, and job tasks.
- County will determine if SILS workers are qualified, capable of carrying out job tasks and identify friend, neighbor, or family relationship.
- SILS Workers are paid a highly competitive rate and will complete a standard, non-narrative timesheet.
- County will authorize hours of service. Rates for unlicensed SILS are set at a rate of approximately 33% less than traditional SILS rates.
- There is not a traditional service plan with goals, although goals/outcomes can be customized into the Job Description. County will monitor outcomes at on-site meetings.
- A New Direction can also handle the fiscal management for individuals utilizing the one-time housing allowance.
SILS Participant Portal
Participants & Managing Parties
Access all required documents to start and manage your services.
SILS Employee Portal
Employees
Access all required documents to start and manage your employment, and log in to submit e-timesheets.