Key Staff Resources & Announcements
At Gem, we believe learning never stops. Soon you’ll have a one-stop Training & Certifications hub with on-demand courses, workshops, and certification prep to help you provide the best IDD care possible
CPR/First Aid Certification Courses
Medicaid Waiver Training Modules
Career Advancement Tracks
Your Path to Success
Time Sheet Submissions
Timesheet Submission Form: Fill out your weekly timesheet here.
Mileage Form
Mileage Submission Form: Use this form to submit a request of reimbursement of miles driven.
Time Request Off
Request Time Off: Use this form to request planned time off. Our scheduling team will review your request promptly.
Training & Certification Center
Coming Soon – exciting learning opportunities are on the way!
Local Events
Clay County Change Makers
Join us for our monthly Clay County Change Makers meetings, held on the first Thursday and third Thursday of every month.
These gatherings bring together community leaders, advocates, and changemakers dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Connect with like-minded individuals, share resources, and collaborate on initiatives that create lasting positive impact in our community.
Spectrum Love Inc
A great way to support building relationships and connections. Click the link to see their list of events every month.
Our Latest Articles
Life Skills That Build Confidence
Life Skills That Build Confidence
"The Day She Ordered Her Own Coffee Changed Everything"
It seems small, doesn't it? Ordering a latte. But for families supporting adults with developmental disabilities, these "small" moments represent monumental victories. That coffee order is communication, money management, social engagement, and independence all rolled into one five-minute interaction. This is what life skills development actually looks like—not abstract therapy goals, but real-world moments that build genuine confidence.
Independent living support isn't about forcing everyone into the same mold of "independence." It's about identifying which adult daily living skills create more freedom, dignity, and joy for each unique individual. Our Supported Living Coaching at Gem Support Services focuses on practical, person-centered skill-building that respects where someone is TODAY while expanding what's possible for tomorrow.
Life Skills That Transform Daily Living:
Money Management: From recognizing coins to budgeting for monthly expenses
Transportation Navigation: Using rideshare apps, reading bus schedules, understanding safe travel
Meal Preparation: Shopping for ingredients, following recipes, kitchen safety
Community Engagement: Joining recreational programs, volunteering, building social connections
Self-Care Routines: Personal hygiene, medication management, health appointment scheduling
Communication Skills: Advocating for needs, asking for help, setting boundaries
Every skill builds on the last. The person who learns to recognize a $5 bill today might manage their own bank account next year. Our job isn't to rush the process—it's to celebrate every single step and create the scaffolding that makes the next step possible.
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