HELP Foundation, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

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DISCOVERY SERVICES: PROVIDING NEW OPTIONS P. 10 H E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C . V O C A T I O N A L HELP is one of two agencies able to provide Discovery Services to consumers. Discovery Specialists work with job-seeking consumers to identify a field of interest, assess skills and abilities, and find options for employment. HELP employs two Discovery Specialists who managed 37 Discovery cases in 2016. John L. – Discovery Success John is a talented young man who recently graduated from Nordonia High. He had some vocational training in farming but the program he was working in closed. John wasn’t interested in going to a day program but he wanted a job; he just wasn't sure what he wanted to do. His parents were frustrated that he was sitting around the house, unchallenged, without a plan for his future. John was referred to HELP's Discovery Services. He had a lot of interests and is very personable, however he really hadn’t had a chance to develop transferable work skills. Through the Discovery process he learned more about what he may be good at doing and where he may need more support. John wanted to try a job that would keep him on his feet and allow him to interact with people. One theme that Discovery explored was working in a thrift store. John likes history, shopping, and retail so this was appealing to him. With some encouragement from his Dad and Discovery Provider, John applied at Goodwill. John learned that he had been selected for the job and would be working with drop offs and sorting. He was excited about interacting with customers and felt that this job would help keep him motivated. Mike P. – Discovery Success Mike had spent over 20 years in various vocational programs in Summit County. He did whatever was required but it was clear to his program manager that Mike had many transferable skills to community jobs that were yet untapped. He also did not have much confidence in his abilities and was intimidated by the thought of working in the community. Mike was referred to Discovery while he was working at Hattie’s Assembly. One of the jobs he performed when he was in the Hattie's program was cleaning suites at Akron Rubber Ducks stadium. Working at a baseball stadium or sports venue was a dream of Mike’s but he wanted to do more than just cleaning up after games. He received Discovery Services and it led to a more fully developed profile of his strengths, abilities, and personal goals. Soon he was hired to work at the concessions during games. Mike was overjoyed! He still worked in a vocational program but now had a seasonal community job. Mike’s hard work and skills led to him becoming a cashier, a more skilled job then he even had hoped for.
U is the HELP Foundation’s therapeutic HELP training program for adults who vocational developmental disabilities which began have 2011. Located in Euclid on the site of the in Adult Day Support Program, HELP U HELP and HELP U Scan provides a unique Shred for 88 adults who have opportunity disabilities to earn an income developmental learning essential job skills and while Where the HELP Adult Day behaviors. Program provides adults with Support socialization and recreational therapeutic the HELP U vocational program opportunities a paid work skills training program. is U’s goal is to employ as many of our HELP Support clients as possible so we can Day top-quality, secure document provide or retention services. destruction in response to high demand for Undertaken opportunities from our Day vocational clients, this program currently Support 88 individuals on multiple crews employs alternating shifts. Each employee is working background checked, and drug interviewed, and is being paid fair wage for their screened This is very different than the piece- work. payment commonly found in vocational work in our area. For many of the programs employees this is their first paid program’s for others it is their first paid work in work, years. HELP U Shred is an opportunity many our clients to learn critical job skills, gain for in their ability to work, and have confidence personal pride that comes from payment the a job well done. We are so proud our HELP for programs which continue to be a success! U HELP U SHRED & HELP U SCAN: VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT HELP P. 11 V O C A T I O N A L
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