PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE (PCA) | SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Provides reimbursement for assistance with daily living activities to individuals with disabilities so they can work, seek employment, or attend school or job training. Will provide reimbursement of up to $8 per hour for up to 35 hours of assistance per week. Covers services that assist with personal needs such as eating, dressing, bathing, housework, shopping and meal preparation. Provides training to participants in recruiting, hiring and managing an assistant, as well as in employer tax responsibilities. Client must be able to handle paperwork.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

26250 Euclid Ave., Euclid, OH 44132

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm.

Fax

(216) 731-3083

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm for an application to be sent by mail. Once SIL receives the completed application, the consumer will be contacted and a home intake assessment will be conducted. After the assessment is completed, SIL will send a recommendation on to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. The consumer will be notified by mail of acceptance or denial, generally in three to four weeks after application is received.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Adults 18 and older who have a disability. Must reside in Ohio. Must be employed 35 hours per week, seeking employment 35 hours per week or attending school/job training.

Agency info

SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Maximizes independent living for persons with disabilities and their families by ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and choices available to others in areas such as public access, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation.