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County Board Sponsored Services
Work Adjustment Training:
The Work Adjustment Training Program is designed to work with you in
creating your own vocational development strategies. Experiencing paid
work assignments every day, and working with supportive staff to reach
your own personal goals, you will have many opportunities to explore and
grow socially, vocationally and personally. Our staff are committed to
assisting you in achieving your vocational long-term goals by working with
you, and your significant team members, to make your vision of your future
come true.
Work Adjustment Training can help you:
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Learn the skills and expectations needed to work independently in the community
in a caring and supportive environment.
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Identify your ideal vocational goal.
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Build your self-confidence.
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Develop effective problem solving, communication, and coping skills.
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Improve your relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
What services does Work Adjustment Services Provide?
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A variety of opportunities for you to learn about your work skills by experiencing
daily work at the facility and in the community.
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The opportunity to earn money every day for working. Goodwill is committed
to providing paid work options for all program participants.
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Assistance with identifying your long-term vocational goals based upon
your stated desires for work, and assistance in developing your plan to
achieve those goals.
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Assistance in finding a job when you and your team feel ready for this
move, and assistance in supporting you while in your job.
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Personal care assistance if you need a bit more assistance to successfully
maintain involvement in our training program.
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Door-to-door van service to get you to and from Goodwill, as well as training
on how to ride the Metro bus. (Metro's #78 Tri-County arrives at Goodwill
at 8:20 each morning and leaves at 3:11 each afternoon.)
Who do we serve?
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We serve individuals who are referred and sponsored by the Hamilton County
Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, other County
MRDD Boards in Southern Ohio, and the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission.
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We also work with local school districts and their students to provide
a smooth transition from school to work for the student and family.
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