CWTC employment services provide the type of foundational support that instills well-being, financial independence, and self-satisfaction. Individuals reach their full potential and contribute to their communities through a wide range of jobs in various economic sectors.
Community Employment Services
Community Employment Services supports individuals as they find jobs in the community. With employment readiness training, employment transition, employment planning, employee development, job-site development, job-site training, and job support services, individuals realize their potential through constructive, compassionate training and support.
Gathering evaluative information and performing thorough job exploration and job match are key elements to having a successful program. Establishing relationships with local business leaders and employers is also key to achieving successful outcomes for individuals in this program. CWTC is happy to provide tax incentive information, disability awareness training, job coaching, and 24-hour support to community employers. Services are provided by referral from the DRS- Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Entrance requirements:
- Documented disability that causes a barrier to being employed in the community
- 18 years of age or older
- Desire to become more independent
- Ability to self-medicate
- Meet state vocational rehabilitation acceptance guidelines
- Must not be a danger to self or others
Staff Qualifications:
All Community Employment staff must complete training in crisis prevention (CPI), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Consumer Rights & Confidentiality training.
Funding
DHS- Division of Rehabilitation Services, grant funding. There are no fees for this program.
Hours
As needed by employer with support 7 days per week.
Sara – Community Employment
Sara moved to live in Chillicothe in July 2019. She has worked for Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) of Central Illinois since October of 2016. Some of her work duties include cleaning and sanitizing ambulances before and after use. She finds her work very fulfilling. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time and volunteering at Camp Big Sky. She enjoys fishing, collecting sports cards and painting.
Organizational Employment Services
Organizational Employment Services supports individuals with supervised, paid work experiences at CWTC or community-based projects. Each individual works with CWTC staff to set goals for themselves and build skills to maximize vocational independence. Work experiences include parts packaging, packing, dock work, office services, carton room, light assembly and janitorial services. The program is designed to maximize the individual’s vocational development, leading to successful employment in a community setting. Services are provided by referral or self-referral.
Entrance Requirements
- Documented disability that causes a barrier to being employed in the community
- 18 years of age or older
- Desire to become more independent
- Ambulate independently with or without the help of assistive devices
- Ability to self-medicate
- Must not be a danger to self or others
Staff Qualifications
All Community Employment staff must complete training in crisis prevention, CPR, First Aid, and Consumer Rights & Confidentiality training. Case management staff are QIDP certified.
Funding
Funding is provided by Federal, State, and local grants for those who qualify for services
Hours
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, weekly except holidays
Jamie – Organizational Employment
Jamie has been at CWTC for 12 years, working a variety of jobs including mailings and packaging parts for Caterpillar. She has also lived at a CWTC apartment for several years. Jamie enjoys going to the movies, shopping and going out to eat. Her favorite movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. She loves to scrapbook and occasionally makes her own greeting cards!
