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Vocational Services
The primary purpose of this area of CCAR is to provide
vocational training and employment for individuals with disabilities. This
goal is achieved through several available programs. A copy of our
handbook is available
here.
Vocational Evaluation is a way to determine
strengths, interests, and abilities through formal testing and workplace
observations. Vocational evaluations last approximately 2 to 4 weeks,
depending on the consumer's scheduling requirements. Evaluations occur
at the CCAR Manufacturing Plant or at a community employment site.
Consumers earn wages for the actual work performed during the course of
their vocational evaluation. Most individuals who participate in the
Vocational Development, Supported Employment, or Extended Employment
Programs complete an evaluation prior to program assignment.
Vocational Development is a time limited program
that offers training for work
skills, habits, and attitudes.
Extended Employment provides on-going training,
counseling, and employment support for individuals who have completed the
evaluation phase, but do not have the skills necessary for community
employment.
Supported Employment is designed lo provide
community employment for individuals with severe disabilities who require
direct supervision and other assistance.
Placement Services is time limited and helps
individuals in locating, obtaining, and keeping a community job.
    
Outsourcing Services
CCAR Industries provides a couple of options for businesses in need of
reliable and affordable cleaning, yard maintenance, stocking, and related
services. Utilizing contract services a set monthly fee can be
provided for businesses in need of our crew's services. With the
supported employment program, a disabled worker (or group of workers) is
hired as an employee of the business with which they work. A job coach
may be provided to ensure adequate work performance and quality.
Placement Services
A final personnel building solution is available. Businesses
needing additional personnel may choose to call our Placement Specialist who
works with individuals who are job ready.
Stakeholder Comments
"I wish all of the companies I have to work with were as great as CCAR!
There's no job too big or too small, and I never have to worry about things
getting done quickly and correctly. Thank You!"
- Laura Magee, Technical Support Coordinator, CABOT Corporation
"As a Job Coach at CCAR Industries and a guardian of one of the consumers
attending programming, I can say that I really appreciate CCAR's services.
The vocational programs provide a place for people to go during the day to
learn responsibility, earn a paycheck, and feel a sense of accomplishment. I would recommend their day program services to anyone." - LeAnn Chupp, Job
Coach, CCAR Industries
"[I wish] that other agencies produced the quality I experience with CCAR
Industries. The evaluations are thorough, accurate, and very
beneficial. Excellent work!" - Stakeholder
Consumer Comments
"I get to learn new jobs, so I can try to get a good job in the future."
"Thanks for all the support and help provided from my job coach."
"Counselors are always available in case I need their help. I like
that."
"I like making money. I'm on a goal to help me improve my
production rate."
Contact Information
- Vocational Services
- 1600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, Illinois 61920
Phone 217-345-7058
Fax 217-348-0729
- E-mail
- Vocational Services
Outsourcing Services
Placement Services
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