Vocational and
Placement Services
Meaningful and rewarding work is important to all of us. By listening intently and using Personal Outcome measures, our Vocational staff and consumers work together to execute a career plan. We support our clients with job placement and continuous job coaching. 80% of Orchard Village consumers are employed and have been at their jobs for an average of 4 years. They earn an average of $9.13 per hour, which exceeds the national norm for entry level positions.
Our programs offer a comprehensive array of services to the people we support:
- Pre-vocational classes, job club, and job retention seminars
- Job search techniques, resumes, and cover letters
- Interviewing skill development and preparation
- Assistance in finding employment in the community
- Job retention through training and job coaching
- Follow-up services with employers
- Technical assistance in job accommodations
- Assistance in defining individual career goals
- Community resource coordination
