Program Description: Great Oaks serves adults in southwest Ohio with disabilities who have a goal of working independently in the community.  Referrals are received from other community rehabilitation agencies, families and private individuals.  The following steps meet individualized attention and lead to success:

q       Receive referral from community rehabilitation agencies, families and/or private individuals

q       Link referral to all appropriate community agencies that will support the person in the employment process

q       Meet individual and gather information relating to their interests, skills, abilities and other parameters of a job search

q       Provide students with resume development, interviewing, and other work readiness skills

q       Provide individualized job development services that match needs of the consumer with open positions

q       Perform job analysis of prospective job to make best job match possible for employer and potential employee

q       Coordinate job coaching, travel training, background checks and other supports necessary for consumer to begin employment

q       Work with job coach, employer, employee, and family during the initial phases of employment to problem solve any issues

q       Coordinate any adaptations and accommodations necessary for success on the job

q       Maintain communication with all parties as consumer gains efficiency and effectiveness on the job

q       Assist the job coach and employer in the fading process

q       Facilitate follow along and career advancement services for consumer

q       Provide the employer and employees with any specialized training in order to insure success for the employment site and consumer (i.e. ADA training)

Eligibility Criteria:

The consumer must:

q       Have a documented disability or behavior which interferes with success in gaining and maintaining employment

q       Be able and willing to access independent transportation

q       Have a desire to work in the community

For services in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Greene, Hamilton or

Montgomery counties, contact Great Oaks Adult Workforce Development:

513.771.8925

For services in Clinton, Fayette and Highland counties,

contact the Highland County Area IDEA Center:

937.393.2696