VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

ALL LOCATIONS (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties)
Community-Based Assessment Program
see also Services to Employers
Individuals with little or no employment history participate in assessments to assist them to determine their interests, abilities and readiness to work. Assessments take place at various community based work sites. Contact vocrehab@jvsdet.org
 

Janitorial Skills Training Program
Participants receive hands-on training in janitorial work skills, learn resume writing and job-seeking skills in this eight-week program. In Detroit & Wayne County, contact sepwayne@jvsdet.org.

Supported Job Search
For individuals who desire one-on-one guidance during their job search process, Supported Job Search provides individualized job search skills training and assistance, as well as job development. Contact vocrehab@jvsdet.org.

Job Coaching
see also Services to Employers
The JVS Job Coach goes to the job site to learn the job, break it down into easy to learn steps and then provides training and support to help people achieve success in their working lives. Contact sepsfld@jvsdet.org.

Job Retention Services
Provides on-site employment retention services to participants with various disabilities who are employed for up to one year. Contact vocrehab@jvsdet.org.

School to Work Transition Programs
see For Teens and Young Adults

On-Site Occupational Skills Training
see also: For Teens and Young Adults and Services to Employers
In cooperation with various area school districts and employers, JVS designs on-the-job training to help students compete for specific,skilled jobs following high school graduation. A Job Coach is on site at all times and students develop valuable work experience in the field of their choice. Contact vocrehab@jvsdet.org .

Classroom Instruction
The JVS Classroom Curriculum is individually designed to meet the needs of participating school, and can include personal exploration, career exploration, empowerment skills training, social skills training, team building, and employability skills training.

Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing helps students with disabilities explore their vocational interests by observing actual jobs at various community-based businesses secured by JVS. Contact vocrehab@jvsdet.org.

All above vocational rehabilitation services are available for students with special needs.