Education & Employment Support
We provide individualized employment, education, and training services to promote self-worth, the development of natural supports, and community integration. Job placement in itself is not our goal; teaching people to help themselves by expanding their existing skills is the key to success. We use individualized career counseling and offer a variety of skills training options to teach and build needed employment and education supports.
Social Skills Training
Services emphasize the development of living skills, social skills, vocational/education skills, and constructive leisure/recreation activities. Learning takes place in the context of the community so that treatment activities have direct application.
Services include:
Job-seeking skills training
Targeted job development
On-the-job support
Retention assistance
Computer lab for use on individual projects
Tutorials on Internet basics, MS Word and Excel, Windows XP, email skills, and online employment resources
Disability management
Share Group – an employment and wellness peer support group
Stress Management Group – a bi-weekly group focusing on managing stress through peer sharing, imagery, deep breathing and stretching exercises, journaling, and art therapy
Specialty Skills Workshops such as “Interviewing 101” based on feedback from participants and staff observation of need
Education Support
CareLink also offers supports for individuals with educational goals. Like individuals seeking employment, a CareLink coach will work with participants seeking educational advancement to develop a flexible, personalized service plan.
Services include:
Completing a GED, advanced degree, certificate program, or technical school
Identifying job-specific training
Navigating financial aid options
Admission applications
Connecting with natural supports on campus
Tutoring support and accommodations
Social Skills Training
Services emphasize the development of living skills, social skills, vocational/education skills, and constructive leisure/recreation activities. Learning takes place in the context of the community so that treatment activities have direct application.
Services include:
Job-seeking skills training
Targeted job development
On-the-job support
Retention assistance
Computer lab for use on individual projects
Tutorials on Internet basics, MS Word and Excel, Windows XP, email skills, and online employment resources
Disability management
Share Group – an employment and wellness peer support group
Stress Management Group – a bi-weekly group focusing on managing stress through peer sharing, imagery, deep breathing and stretching exercises, journaling, and art therapy
Specialty Skills Workshops such as “Interviewing 101” based on feedback from participants and staff observation of need
Education Support
CareLink also offers supports for individuals with educational goals. Like individuals seeking employment, a CareLink coach will work with participants seeking educational advancement to develop a flexible, personalized service plan.
Services include:
Completing a GED, advanced degree, certificate program, or technical school
Identifying job-specific training
Navigating financial aid options
Admission applications
Connecting with natural supports on campus
Tutoring support and accommodations
