Every person that we work for receives the support of an Advisor. The Advisor's first job is to listen!

They need to get to know the people that they are going to support. This happens through spending time together, and conversations with the individual, but it also involves getting to know the people who are close to them -- family, friends, and staff that have worked with them over time.

The Advisor facilitates the creation of a plan for each person that they work for. They help the person gather people who they know and care for to support to help them look to the future, identify personal dreams and goals, and all of the things that will be needed to pursue the goals.

The Advisor helps the person they work for to think about what they will need from their staff as well as what they might need from other people (such as family, friends, acquaintances, colleagues) in their life.

Advisors assist people in hiring, managing, and firing staff when necessary. They help people coordinate staffing schedules, and problem solve when staffing issues arise.

Advisors help these individuals, their families,and staff in identifying possible community connections. They facilitate whatever is necessary for people to be included in the communities in which they live.

The Advisor helps facilitate the development of a support circle, which involves people who have a personal (non-paid, non-professional) commitment to the individual.

And, Advisors liase with all relevant parties to ensure that everything is running smoothly in the person’s life.

Sandi Cooper
Director
Neighbours Inc. (NJ)

Email: sandi.cooper@earthlink.net
Phone: (908) 581-3998
Fax: (267) 375-4103