WORK SERVICES

Assist persons with disabilities to choose, obtain and retain employment in the community, or in the individual's own business. This includes individual placement, competitive, supported, and transitional employment, mobile work crews, contracted work groups, and other community-integrated designs.

The Work Training Center serves these individuals by helping them prepare for employment with job placement, on-going support during employment, and post-employment/closures services.

Trainees and supported employees are paid competitive rates based on their productivity; participants are often able to afford better and more integrated living arrangements and other opportunities. Many have been able to significantly reduce their dependence on Social Security through earnings. However, they maintain their eligibility for full benefits should the need arise in the future.

For more information call: (760) 352-6181

Eligibility

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Currently employed or underemployed.
• Interested in receiving services that will help you get a job.
• Clients must be willing and able to participate in the program.
• No history of dangerous propensities within the last 12 months.
• Documented diagnosed disability.
• Able to pay for services or have someone pay for you.
• Able to care for yourself including cleanliness and health.
• Do not need extensive, ongoing medical intervention, be able to self-medicate.
• Able to communicate verbally, in writing or sign language in English or Spanish.
• Able to work various shifts and hours, including but not limited to weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to pass background clearance through Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department Defense (DOD).