The Community-Based Supported Employment Program offers job placement and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, long-term dependence on government assistance, and other barriers to employment. The program provides the individuals with in-depth, one-on-one support from Placement Specialists, which enables clients to learn the necessary job skills, including how to find work, techniques to work with co-workers and supervisors, and how to best succeed on the job. Project Employ is a collaborative effort with St. Elizabeth Medical Center and the Kenton County School to Work Transition Program, which provides evaluation, training, and ultimately, employment in a medical setting.
The Site-Based Employment Program provides work every day in assembly, packaging, and collating, as well as the opportunity to learn diverse work skills and increase functioning skills.
The Project Change Program offers transitional employment opportunities for Site-Based client employees so that they may experience employment in the community. This helps to build a diverse resume to move into the Community-Based Supported Employment Program.
The Life Skills Program offers older adults with disabilities the opportunity to transition from full-time work in Site-Based Employment so they are able to set and achieve personal, recreational, and social goals. The program also encourages the individuals to participate in community activities.
The Student Work Experience Program allows juniors and seniors in high school with disabilities the opportunity to experience work in Site-Based Employment Program to see if they are interested in this type of employment.
The Home-Based Early Intervention Program offers weekly in-home sessions with development interventionist, and occupational, physical, and speech therapists as needed. Families are involved so that the activities may be repeated with the child on their own time. Intensive “Arena” Evaluations offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations from a professional team, which consists of a developmental pediatrician, a developmental specialist, and occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Findings are discussed immediately with the caregiver and a written report details the next steps for the family in providing the best treatment for the child. This program is offered in conjunction with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Development Pediatrics.