PROGRAM GOAL

To provide training and ongoing support and services in community based work sites, leading to permanent employment for persons with developmental disabilities.

WORK MODELS

Enclaves: Four to eight people employed at a work site with MCDS staff
supervision.

Individual Job Placement: The individual is placed in a community job site and
receives intensive initial job coach training. Normally the business directly employs the person hired.

WHAT DO SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS DO?

They assist persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in the community. They work with both employers and employees to make the job a success.

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEE

Pride in one's work
Earning a pay check and paying taxes
Greater community involvement
Increased self esteem

WHAT KINDS OF SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED?

Assessment of the employee's skills
Matching the employee to the job
On the job training by a Job Coach
Job modification, if needed
Follow-up to ensure success

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER:

Employees that are ready and willing to work

Save time and money MCDS helps you screen potential employees

Lower turnover resulting in higher productivity and lower cost of recruiting, screening and training

Increased pool of available labor

Better understanding of citizens with disabilities

For more information about McPherson Industries please contact Sandy Clark at: (620) 241-6693