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The Work Ordered Day Program consists of six work units: Clerical, Food Service, Education, Administrative, and Transitional Employment. New members may choose to experience each unit during an orientation period in order to determine which area is of greatest interest to them. The Clerical Unit’s duties involve receptionist work, scheduling of appointments, outreach, and member intakes and orientation. Computers are available for training in word processing, database development, preparation of monthly newsletters, and research. Additional responsibilities include Database Management, Network Management, Internet Services, Web site Administration and Computer User Technical Support. Finally, this unit is also responsible for the ordering of supplies, photocopying and filing. The vanAmerigen Food Service Unit’s responsibilities include meal preparation, grocery shopping, menu planning, outreach, cashiering, bank deposits, financial procedures, and operation of food service equipment and maintenanc

Provides employment services that adapt to individual needs and focuses on each person's abilities and goals.

Provides job development and training services. Also provides workforce training in middle skills, middle wage jobs for unemployed and underemployed adults. Visual arts-based education for high school students is offered during out-of-school time.

Provides training, education, counseling, and job placement services.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities to help prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. Services are provided on an individual basis, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. The OVR counselor assists customers in selecting their choice of vocational goals, services and service providers.

Programs aid individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in searching for jobs, refining interviewing skills, and transitioning into the workforce through temporary employment positions. They focus on working with each person in the setting in which they are most comfortable. The Commerce Park Clubhouse offers a variety of employment opportunities such as Transitional Employment Positions (TEP)and Supported Employment, and also provides in-house support for those in Independent Employment. TEP’s and Supported Employment also receive Job Coaching, funded through OVR. Clubhouse administrators try to match members with positions that fit a member's needs and skill sets. Commerce Park Clubhouse has a wide variety of opportunities for members to get involved in everything from cooking to how to use a computer throughout the work day. The Tower Cafe is a vocational training restaurant operated by Community Services Group.

Offers support to people with disabilities that impede employability and assists each person individually to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. This is done by offering community-based work assessments, job coaching, job development, social skill development, and behavior training.

Provides integrated support services to remove barriers that may inhibit career advancement by offering adult education, bilingual sills training, job readiness, case management and employment services. Bilingual skills training includes the following career pathways: - Health Care: CNA and dental assistant - Business and Hospitality - Construction - Manufacturing - General Office (clerical) Offers: - Employment Services: Assistance with resume, job application completion, preparation, skills workshops, interviewing skills, soft skills, referral to short training, assessment of job interests, job search and job placement assistance. - Case Management Services: Help with issues which interfere with the completion of the program and job placement. Referrals are given to resources within the community. - Adult Education Services: Pre-GED instruction, GED preparation in Spanish, English as a Second Language Instruction, Workplace English utilizing computerized resources, Computer Literacy de

Provide vocational assessment, job development, job training, job placement, specialized job situations and/or other support services that help people with intellectual disabilities prepare for, find and retain paid employment.

A vocational psychiatric rehabilitation program for adults with a mental illness. Services include: - Clubhouse work-ordered day - Pre-vocational activities - Job placement - Supportive employment - Job loss prevention

Assists employers in retaining, recruiting, and hiring qualified workers. Job seekers are assisted in finding competitive employment. Services include resume and interview preparation, job-seeking skill development, community-based assessments, work site analysis for accommodations, job coaching supports, and follow-up services.

Offers support to people with disabilities that impede employability and assists each person individually to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. This is done by offering community-based work assessments, job coaching, job development, social skill development, and behavior training.

Provides assessment, job counseling, job search, self-development and training to individuals referred by the Department of Human Services. Program runs July 1 to June 30th with yearly renewals.

Provides a voluntary, employment-focused rehabilitation and residential program. Empowers people in recovery from mental illness through living, learning, and working together in the community. Members actively participate in groups, share responsibilities and decision making, and support each other in recovery. The program is limited to six residents. The goal for each member is to find, get, and keep a job that will help them reach and keep the next level of independence.

Provides job search assistance, guidance, and support toward empowerment and self-sufficiency. Offers resources such as The Career Wardrobe, computer labs, life skills workshops, on-site recruitment events, and individualized support.

Provides support to 16-25 year olds struggling with a mental health diagnosis. Some of the clubhouse's opportunities include: - Skill building and resource development (for housing, education, employment, and social) - Provides support in returning to educational settings - Assists in experience building and application process for employment. On-the-job support is provided, as needed, with the supported employment program - Offers social opportunities in the clubhouse and in the community

Provides classes, individual practitioner meetings, and community exploration related to meet a client's recovery goal (a commitment of 5 hours per week). Class sizes are limited to allow for focused work among participants.

Provides job readiness, skills training, career development, adult education, community resources. - Employment Services: Assistance with resume building, job application completion, assessment of job interests, interviewing skills workshops, soft skills workshops, job search and job placement assistance. - Case Management Services: Assistance with removing barriers that interfere with completion of programs and job placement. Referrals given to resources within the community. - Adult Education Services: Financial Literacy, English as a Second Language Instruction, English Conversation Group

Creates customized employment plans or self-employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities.

Assists expectant and parenting teens to successfully achieve educational and vocational goals. Provides services and resources for responsible parenting and child development.

The Work Ordered Day Program consists of six work units: Clerical, Food Service, Education, Administrative, and Transitional Employment. New members may choose to experience each unit during an orientation period in order to determine which area is of greatest interest to them. The Clerical Unit’s duties involve receptionist work, scheduling of appointments, outreach, and member intakes and orientation. Computers are available for training in word processing, database development, preparation of monthly newsletters, and research. Additional responsibilities include Database Management, Network Management, Internet Services, Web site Administration and Computer User Technical Support. Finally, this unit is also responsible for the ordering of supplies, photocopying and filing. The vanAmerigen Food Service Unit’s responsibilities include meal preparation, grocery shopping, menu planning, outreach, cashiering, bank deposits, financial procedures, and operation of food service equipment and maintenanc

Provides a communal living environment with professional onsite staff, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff will encourage residents to take part in life skills training, financial management, conflict resolution, healthy relationship building and healthy decision making through group and individual counseling.

Provides medication-supported counseling and recovery programs to assist clients in meeting a specific personal goal.

Offers support to people with disabilities that impede employability and assists each person individually to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. This is done by offering community-based work assessments, job coaching, job development, social skill development, and behavior training.

Provides integrated support services to remove barriers that may inhibit career advancement by offering adult education, bilingual sills training, job readiness, case management and employment services. Bilingual skills training includes the following career pathways: - Health Care: CNA and dental assistant - Business and Hospitality - Construction - Manufacturing - General Office (clerical) Offers: - Employment Services: Assistance with resume, job application completion, preparation, skills workshops, interviewing skills, soft skills, referral to short training, assessment of job interests, job search and job placement assistance. - Case Management Services: Help with issues which interfere with the completion of the program and job placement. Referrals are given to resources within the community. - Adult Education Services: Pre-GED instruction, GED preparation in Spanish, English as a Second Language Instruction, Workplace English utilizing computerized resources, Computer Literacy de