Adult Life Skills

The purpose of the Adult Life Skills (ALS) program is to help the persons we serve become more self-sufficient and to increase participation in a variety of life experiences. ALS offers a non-work option for persons more interested in recreational and leisure activities. Trained ALS staff can also assist with personal care including feeding, changing and bathroom needs. Persons can choose to attend full-time or part-time.

A typical day in ALS

• 8-9 am Arrive, take care of personal care needs, leisure time
• 9-10 am Work on goals, communication skills, and/or physical therapy activities
• 10-2 pm Community activity or In-Center activity
• Community activities such as:
  • Zoo, Exploration Place, Ryan’s Steak House, Cow Town, Museums, Wichita River Festival, State Fair, clay creations (pottery), YMCA swimming, art classes, horse back riding, shopping, parks, and many other options
• In-Center activities such as:
  • Music hour, cooking class, volunteer projects, science and nature projects, computer games, dancing, exercise, story hour, current events, classes on: how to share, rights and responsibilities, how to treat friends, health and safety, personal hygiene, motor skills, plus many other activities
• 11:30 Lunch (persons served must bring a lunch everyday)
• 2-2:30 Personal and leisure time
• 2:30-3:30 Restroom, pack items and notes from the day to take home
• 3:30-3:45 Leave for the day

Staff Support

• Staff must have a high school diploma, pass background checks, and complete an initial two-week orientation, including classes such as CPR, first aid, MANDT and medication training
• Program participants will have opportunities to express the qualities they prefer in the staff who work with them
• Generally, each staff member works with three people in order to focus and meet individual needs

Health and Safety

• Full-time Registered Nurse and LPN’s
• Full-time Behavioral Specialist
• Doctor visits KETCH facilities weekly
• Routine visits by:
  • Psychiatrist
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Physical Therapist
• Fire, tornado, and other safety drills are practiced
• KETCH maintains a safety program. KETCH believes it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the safety of others.

Transportation

• KETCH transportation will be provided to and from your ALS program
• Transportation to the various community activities and events is also provided