Developmental Therapy:

Community Partnerships of Twin Falls serves the communities of Twin Falls, Buhl, Wendell, Bliss, Gooding and Kimberly.

Developmental therapy involves lots of hands-on experience. We help children, teens and adults become more independent and involved in their community. We do this by working with individuals to develop their skills for daily living, socialization, self-help and communication.

Our Developmental program offers a Friday group activity in Wendell and in Twin Falls each Friday for adults with developmental disabilities. These Friday night recreation groups explore resources and activities in the community. Activities include bowling, museums, tours, theme days, etc.

For more information on developmental therapy, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions regarding Twin Falls’ Developmental Therapy services or our Friday night group activities, please contact:
Carlena Logan, Developmental Director, 208-436-6878 or Carlena.Logan@mycpid.com.

What is "Developmental Therapy"?
Developmental Therapy is the assessment, treatment and instruction of individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living. This therapy involves lots of hands-on experience. We help children, teens and adults become more independent and involved in their community. We do this by working to develop their skills for daily living, socialization, self-help and communication.

Employment Services:

Our task in employment services is to assess and place individuals with varying disabilities into jobs in the community. These services include vocational evaluations, community-based work evaluations, pre-employment job seeking skills workshops, job placement, work adjustment, follow along supports, and long-term job coaching under community supported employment.

Community Partnerships of Idaho has been providing employment services since 1996. We are the largest community rehabilitation program providing services in the state of Idaho. We are accredited by RSAS (Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Systems).

For more information on employment services, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions regarding Twin Falls’ employment services, please contact:
Randy Givens, Employment Manager, 208-735-2134 or randycpi@hotmail.com.

Employment Services FAQs:

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
The Employment Department serves individuals with disabilities who are of working age.

What is the Purpose of the Program?
The Employment Services Department assists individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment that meets their goals and abilities. Services are chosen by our clients and provided on an individual basis. We assist individuals in formulating their vocational goals, obtaining a job and providing support services to assist in maintaining employment. Clients receive a variety of services. Employers benefit from hiring capable individuals with a desire to work and a willingness to learn. Statistics show that most individuals become long term, loyal employees. Employers working with our program qualify for Work Opportunities Tax Credits (WOTC).

How is the Employment Program Accredited?
Our services are accredited through the Rehabilitation Services Accreditation System. We work in conjunction with the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and employers and businesses within the community.

How is the Program Funded?
Employment services are contracted by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. In addition, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare fund some long-term support to working clients through job coaching. Private rehabilitation companies and private pay are also accepted.

What Services are Available?
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational evaluation services help individuals seeking job training, career changes or aptitude, academic, and interest assessment. Community Partnerships specializes in identifying achievable employment options for individuals.

Community Based Work Evaluation
This is a trial work period in which an individual has the opportunity to try out a particular job in the community. While working, the individual is paid for his/her time by Community Partnerships. Evaluations provide important information relating to the chosen field of work, the client's skills, and needed accommodations. At the end of the evaluation, the employer has the option of hiring the client.

Job Placement and Follow Along Services
An Employment Specialist assists the client in developing a job site and with job searching tasks such as interviewing. Once the job is found, the Employment Specialist provides support services as needed.

Work Adjustment and Job Coaching Services
Employment Specialists work closely with employers and the employees on the job, providing training and support until the job duties are learned. The Employment Specialist provides mediation and communication, as needed to assure a successful match.

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Mental Health Services:

PSR (Psycho-Social Rehabilitation) Services
The goal of PSR services is to aid adults, adolescents and children in work, school, family, community or other issues related to their mental illness. It is also to aid them in obtaining developmentally appropriate skills for living independently and to prevent movement to a more restricting living situation. PSR services are provided in the home and the community.

For more information on Boise’s PSR Services, please download our brochure.

To view our PSR Power Point presentation, please click here.

If you have any questions about Twin Falls’ mental health services, please contact:
Colleen Baird, Mental Health Specialist, (208) 735-2134.

Case Management Services for Adults (i.e. Targeted Service Coordination-TSC)
Targeted Service Coordination is an activity which assists adults who have a mental illness in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services appropriate to their needs. TSC services are provided in the home and the community.

For more information on Boise’s TSC Services, please download our brochure.

If you have any questions about Twin Falls’ mental health services, please contact:
Colleen Baird, Mental Health Specialist, (208) 735-2134.

Mental Health Services FAQs:

Who Does Community Partnerships Serve?
Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc. serves children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and /or who struggle with life’s issues.

What is the purpose of the program?
Mental Health Services provide:
* Assistance to individuals who need to be linked to community resources and services.

* Education to individuals and families to areas of functional need (psychiatric, medical, financial, social, family, housing, and community.)

* Counseling to individuals, families and groups working toward personal growth.

* Education and training to individuals, families and professionals.

* Psychiatric services to adults and children

Who provides the Services?
Mental Health Professionals consist of Bachelor level professionals, including licensed social workers, certified drug and alcohol counselors and master level professionals, including LMSW, LPC, LCSW, and LCPC’s

How is the program funded?
Case management and psychosocial rehabilitation are funded by Medicaid and private pay. Counseling services are covered by Medicaid, most insurances, private pay, or a subsidized fee.

What Services are Available?
* Case Management
Case management services are used to help individuals with a mental illness become linked to needed resources and services, coordination of these services and advocacy for the client.

* Psychosocial Rehabilitation
A Mental Health Specialist provides education to children and adults who have a mental illness. Mental Health Specialists teach needed skills that include, but are not limited to, symptom management, problem solving, communication skills and money management skills.

* Counseling Services
We offer counseling to adults, children, couples, families and groups. Our counselors address many issues, which include but are not limited to bereavement, trauma, family issues, eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety and women’s issues.

* Psychiatric Services (Boise Office)
We offer a variety of Psychiatric Services to adults and children. This includes Psychiatric Diagnostic evaluations, medication management and injections if needed.

* Workshops and Trainings
We offer a wide variety of workshops and trainings to agencies, schools and companies. These are presented around a particular theme that is of interest or need.

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Residential Habilitation:

Community Partnerships of Idaho provides agency affiliation for Certified Family Home providers. Our Program Coordinators work with Certified Family Home providers by writing programs to be implemented in the home, provide supervision of services, ensure training hours are met for state requirements, and conduct quality assurance on home services. In addition, our affiliates can access the company’s training programs including: First Aid and CPR classes, MANDT, and attendance at our fall conference at a reduced rate.

If you have any questions regarding Boise’s Residential Habilitation services, please contact:
Jackie Hansen, Director of Residential Habilitation Services, 376-4999 ext. 401 or Jackie.Hansen@mycpid.com.

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