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Employment Services

As a DDD Qualified Vendor, Kindred Care provides employment services that help individuals build skills, gain confidence, and secure meaningful work.

We offer:

  • Pathways to Employment (PTE)

  • Employment Support Aide (ESA)

  • Habilitation (HAI) / Individually Designed Living Arrangement (IDLA)

  • Individual Supported Employment (ISE)

Our approach is hands-on, structured, and tailored to each member’s goals. From skill-building to job placement and ongoing support, we focus on real outcomes that lead to independence and long-term success.

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About Kindred Care

Kindred Care was founded by Kristi Smith and Nastassia Waggoner, bringing over 15 years of experience in DDD services, group home management, compliance, and behavior support.

We’ve worked on the front lines and behind the scenes, supporting individuals with complex needs while helping agencies stay aligned with DDD standards.

Our experience includes behavior treatment planning, staff training, program oversight, and quality improvement.

We understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to build services that are consistent, effective, and person-centered.

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DDD Qualified Vendor Supports & Trainings

Kindred Care provides hands-on support to DDD Qualified Vendors across Arizona. Services include behavior plan development (BTP), PRC preparation, compliance support, quality assurance, and staff training.

We help agencies strengthen documentation, improve operations, and stay aligned with DDD requirements while delivering high-quality, person-centered services.

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Why Kindred Care

We don’t just support services, we help people move forward.

As a DDD Qualified Vendor, Kindred Care focuses on helping individuals build skills, gain confidence, and succeed in employment. We understand the full process from skill development to job placement to ongoing support.

With experience in employment services, habilitation, behavior support, and compliance, we create structured, realistic plans that lead to meaningful outcomes, not just paperwork.

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What You Can Expect

  • Support with Pathways to Employment (PTE), Employment Support Aide (ESA), Habilitation (HAI) / Individually Designed Living Arrangement (IDLA), and Individual Supported Employment (ISE)

  • One-on-one support to build confidence, routines, and job skills

  • Help exploring interests and finding the right type of work

  • Guidance through applications, interviews, and starting a job

  • Ongoing support to help maintain employment and grow over time