Employment
Services Eligibility Criteria
Services are available for individuals
with developmental or physical disabilities and are tailored to
meet each individual's unique needs.
In addition to having a referral from the Division
of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) or the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR) applicants for services must meet the following
criteria.
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The presence of a disability
which impairs the individual's employability at the time of
intake. Medical/psychological documentation of diagnosed disability
required. |
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Desire to receive employment services from SKCAC Industries and Employment Services. |
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Desire to improve work skills,
work behaviors and be an active participant in the services
provided by SKCAC. |
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A joint decision by the applicant, referring agent, applicant's guardian/advocate (if applicable) and SKCAC program staff that SKCAC's employment services will meet the current needs of the individual and there is a reasonable expectation that SKCAC's employment services will enhance the individual's work skills and work behaviors leading to employment in a community based setting. |
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Minimum age 18 (DVR) or 21
(DDD). Exceptions made with approval from funding agency. |
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Funding source providing fees for services rendered by SKCAC Industries and Employment Services. |
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Work behaviors appropriate
for a work setting/environment. No known safety concerns to
self or others. |
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Capable of maintaining personal
cleanliness, eating and caring for toileting needs with assistance. |
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Able to take prescribed medication
at time specified with minimal assistance (reminders). |
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Transportation to and from
SKCAC or the specified work site. Transportation
and transportation training are not provided by SKCAC. |
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Able to communicate with others
by speech, writing or other means. |
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Willingness to accept SKCAC Industries and Employment Services as a transitional rehabilitation facility with the
expressed purpose of training, leading to employment in the
community. |
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Submit to a thirty (30) day SKCAC Industries and Employment Services evaluation to determine applicant/services/program suitability. |
Using SKCAC Employment Services and Waiting List
The popularity of SKCAC's employment services can often require us to establish a waiting list for some services. If you have or can get a referral from DDD or DVR contact us to setup a meeting with a SKCAC employment services staff member to complete an application for services
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