Where We Work...
As a vocational agency, the Arc Human Services' mission is to maximize the independence of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. By assisting them with skill development and training, individuals can attain employment within the community. Through our programs and services, clients are able to be more independent and can increase their level of social, vocational, emotional and education functioning.
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Community Employment ServicesClients can also participate in one of several training programs including food service, auto detailing or janitorial maintenance. The 16 week program teaches the skills needed in specific jobs. Successful program graduates are placed in jobs within the community, frequently through our Job Coaching Program. Individuals are also referred to our training by the Office of Vocational Rehabilition.
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Job Training - AHS Job Training program was developed to assist individuals with disabilities in securing gainful employment at local businesses within their community. This program provides clients with intense one-on-one training and supervision until the individual can perform the job independently. For more about this program, click here.
Supports Brokering Services
Supports Brokering is offered only to people and their families who are self-directing their services through the Pennsylvania Participant Directed Services System. The Supports Broker can provide coaching, consultation and guidance to people and their families as the individual and/or their family assume employer of record or managing employer roles. Everything from recruiting and supervising staff, to facilitating personal futures planning and community resourcing can be done by and with the Supports Broker.
The Supports Broker assists an individual with only participant directed aspects of their ISP and with enhancement of natural and generic community supports as identified in the ISP.
Some examples of the tasks of a Supports Broker include:
The Supports Broker assists an individual with only participant directed aspects of their ISP and with enhancement of natural and generic community supports as identified in the ISP.
Some examples of the tasks of a Supports Broker include:
- Assisting in developing Support Persons job descriptions, recruiting, developing work schedules, evaluating.
- Linking individuals with community resources
- Obtaining information on available supports to meet an individual’s needs
- Providing information and guidance on the Office of Developmental Programs delivery system
- Working with team members as a part of the individual's Individual Support Plan team member
Student Transition ProgramsThe student transition program is designed for individuals ages 15 to 21 with disabilities ranging from mild to more severe who are nearing the end of their high school careers. This program provides a transition experience with specific goals in mind. Students will work toward the areas of community employment, day program/workshop based employment, and independent living skills.
Arc Works for Students - Arc Works for Students is an individually designed transition program to help young adults explore their interests and discover their strengths while making the transition from a high school student to a productive citizen in the community. For more information, click here. |
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