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Are you ready for employment? Do you have the skills and work ethic needed for competitive employment? Are you willing to be an active participant in your job search? If you answered "yes" to these questions, there are Employment Consultants ready to assist you in meeting your employment goals. Preferred Placements helps people with disabilities succeed in the work place by assisting them in finding a job matched to their skills, abilities and interests. The Employment Consultants perform such functions as job development, job placement, career enhancement, reemployment, identifying natural supports and extended services. All of these services are provided to ensure job success and retention. Preferred Placements receives referrals from Vocational Rehabilitation and Department of Children and Families for various services, such as: Supported Employment, Employment Services (time-limited), Situational Assessments, and Follow-Along. As a division of Leon ARC, Preferred Placements is a member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Accredited by CARF (The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission), and a participant of the United Way of the Big Bend. So remember, if you are interested in becoming a contributing member of your community by becoming employed, then Preferred Placements can help you reach your goals. |
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Community Facilitating is a unique program that enables people with disabilities to enrich their lives through service to others and social interaction. The program helps people get involved in the community as paid workers, volunteers or participants in a club or sports program. How it works: A LARC counselor works with individuals to identify their interests and abilities and then assists them in finding a related community program or leisure time activity. For example, someone may want to learn to bowl, while another person might be interested in working with animals. A counselor may help to find a neighborhood bowling league or volunteer opportunities at a junior museum. The counselor accompanies the person to the activity until he or she feels comfortable enough to pursue it alone and establishes his or her own support system in the volunteer setting. The social and civic involvement fostered through community Facilitating not only benefits the community, but it also helps participants learn more about their unique skills and interests. And, it provides people with opportunities to build self-esteem and to succeed. Services are available for weekend and evening activities. Places at which you may volunteer or receive training include: American Red Cross ARC Florida East Hill Baptist Church Small Business Development Center Northwood Baptist Church Participants must be referred through the Department of Children and Families (850) 488-6500 |
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At Leon Advocacy and Resource Center, we've served people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years. Our roots are in residential facilities. We have a long history of operating licensed group homes. Residential Services is here to support your needs in the community of your choice. |
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This program helps people with developmental disabilities find a living arrangement that's best suited to individual needs, preferences, and resources. Alternative living arrangements differ mostly based on the level of supervision and services provided. The goal is to enable people to live in the least restrictive environment possible so that they may experience and enjoy the daily pattern of community life. Supported Living enables adults with disabilities to increase their self-reliance and independence, while receiving assistance and guidance in managing a home and being financially responsible. When individuals enter the program, they work with a counselor to determine the most suitable community living arrangement. After a living arrangement is selected, the counselor helps the person with the usual tasks associated with setting up a household. The process includes selecting an apartment in a desirable location, finding a roommate if desired and securing household items. Factors they consider in choosing a specific apartment would include the individual's preference, location in the community, affordability and access to mass transportation. As individuals make the transition to new living arrangements, the counselor may assist with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and provide guidance on daily living issues. Further, counselors are on call 24 hours per day to help with unexpected problems or questions. At the start, the counselor may check on the person daily. professional support is gradually reduced as the individual begins to master daily living skills and becomes increasingly self-reliant and connected to natural supports in the community. LARC's Supported Living Program provides the support and assistance needed during this exciting time of transition for developmentally disabled adults. The program enables people with disabilities to gain the experience and develop the skills needed to enjoy the freedom of independence and the satisfaction of self-reliance. |
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