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Supportive Services SectionHorizon provides supportive housing services to residents of Erie and Niagara Counties with mental illness and/or chemical dependency who meet federal guidelines for homelessness. Consumers work with case managers to identify and select suitable apartments meeting federal quality and rent subsidy guidelines, and are provided needed assistance with rent payments and securing basic furnishings and fixtures. Additionally, case managers collaborate with consumers' treatment professionals to encourage and support consumers' participation in medical and behavioral health treatment, and educational and vocational rehabilitation. VOCATIONAL SERVICESOur Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services are tailored to the individual needs of the consumer. Comprehensive Vocational Assessment A typical first step for an individual entering our Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services is participation in a thorough assessment that identifies individual skills and positive work behaviors. The assessment also includes counseling to assist in the exploration of educational opportunities to match trainees’ skills and abilities with specific job requirements and functions. Specifically, the Vocational Assessment will identify an individual’s vocational strengths, weaknesses and interests through vocational testing and behavioral assessment. Career Preparation The assessment is followed by targeted training in vocational adjustment and job preparation skills. Specific job skills training may also be provided on the job. Training in job-seeking skills includes:
Job Development and Placement The professional staff at our Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services work with each individual to secure placement in meaningful competitive employment. At this stage, the trainee and the counselor work together to:
Job Club Job club provides a highly-structured group approach to placement, combining instruction, positive reinforcement and direct consumer involvement in the job search. Job Coach Services Job coaching is available for individuals who require individualized, on-site support to work successfully. INTEGRATED VOCATIONAL SERVICESThe purpose of Horizon’s Integrated Vocational Services Program is to work collaboratively with treatment agencies to provide vocational and educational awareness to consumers with chemical dependency and those with co-occurring disorders within the community. The program also provides vocational screening and success skills needed to positively engage in meaningful education and employment opportunities. The components of the Integrated Vocational Services Program are tailored to the individual needs of the consumer. Description of Services
Success Skills Groups
Criteria for Referral Eligibility
Our Vocational and Educational Rehabilitation Services locations include: Bailey LaSalle Center Hertel Elmwood Center
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