INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES:
Eligibility
ACCESS
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:
Direct Placement
Individual Placement
Pre-employment Assessment
VOCATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Supported Employment Groups
Work Services
Integrated Work Services
Quality Life Services
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
SERVICES
Independent Living Services
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“VTC has changed my life. Because of VTC, I got a life.
I have worked with VTC
for nearly 20 years.”
“I was hired, not because
I have a disability, but
because of my previous work experience and work history.”
Glance at the future: Stimulate growth of our community
by providing Employment Solutions
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“Because of VTC, my son has worked at a major grocery
chain for 9 years. Not only
did VTC help him get a job, but also facilitated natural environmental supports.”
“I started in custom catering.
I have now worked at Taco
Bell for five years. I love my
job. I am the ‘Captain of Cleaning.’ Come see me!”
Glance at the future: Offering an alternative workforce to community businesses, creating a resource of diverse applicants.
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“This experience gave me the confidence I needed to enter
the job market. I liked having
a purpose to my day. I look forward to earning a
paycheck again.”
Glance at the future:
VTC continues to expand
assessment sites and offer community businesses the opportunity to experience
disAbility Awareness.
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Glance at the future:
VTC is on the cutting edge of technology. I t continues to solve barriers with innovative solutions
such as partnering with the
California Polytechnic State University’s Engineering
Departments.
“I was such a heavy sleeper
that a regular alarm clock
would not wake me up. VTC helped me get a clock that
shakes my bed and flashes
lights. I will never be
late again.”
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
DIRECT PLACEMENT
Location:
- North Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo Counties
Purpose:
- Assist individuals to seek competitive employment Job Preparation,
- Short-term follow up services
- Job stabilization and retention
Employment Preparation Services:
- Interview strategies
- Resume development
- Application preparation
- Employment attitudes
- Relevant work practices
- First Impressions and Professional Appearances
- Benefits planning related to employment
- Support services (i.e. transportation or childcare)
Job Development and Placement:
- Matching Employers and qualified capable workers
- Negotiating job carving, work site analysis or other job accommodations
- Assisting applicant in the interview process
- Assisting the applicant in coordinating transportation
- Job Orientation assistance
- Personal contact with employee
- Contact with the employer to ensure employee meets business’ needs
- Community Partners: Department of Rehabilitation, Santa Barbara County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services, Social Security Ticket to Work, Department of Social Services
Did you know:
- VTC is the 10th largest employer in the Santa Maria Valley?
- VTC has established contacts with businesses in North Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo Counties?
- VTC places people in long term jobs, some lasting 18-20 years so far?
- VTC hires people in staff and direct labor positions depending upon openings and availability and skills?
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT
Location:
- North Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo Counties
Description: Assessment
- Job matching in community jobs
- Hired by the employer
- Job coaching
- Fade and maintain ongoing support at least restrictive level
Curriculum:
Job Placement – Job seeking and job matching in supported employment. Training in job seeking skills.
Job Coaching - Assists individual by providing support on or off the job in improving and/or stabilizing job performance and retention.
Short-term follow up services may be provided to assist individual in job stabilization.
Employers or Community Partners: Department of Rehabilitation & Tri-Counties Regional Center
South San Luis Obispo Counties.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT
External Situational Assessment
Location:
- North Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo Counties
Up to two-week evaluation designed to identify barriers to competitive employment. Assist individuals by assessing their vocational skill level through job exploration and job tryout in various integrated settings in the community.
- Identifies barriers to employment.
- Work tryouts at appropriate sites matching the vocational objective(s)
- 1:1 individual to evaluator ratio
- Plans for eventual supported or competitive employment.
- Community settings Career exploration Service plan for employment
Did you know:
VTC has a menu of 30 assessment sites and develops new ones every day?
Personal, Vocational, and Social Adjustment
Location:
- North Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo Counties
Addresses identified barriers to Employment for a time limited goal specific period.
- Assist individuals learn appropriate work-related skills, attitudes, and behaviors, or other identified as barriers to employment.
- Assist the individual in understanding the meaning, value and demands of work.
Curriculum:
Could include job sampling, career exploration, specifically assessed barriers to employment Social Skills, Dressing for Success, Interview skills, or transportation training.
Employers or Partners:
Referred by the Department of Rehabilitation
Did you know:
VTC has interview clothing donated by the Men’s Warehouse.