Learn how CIC's Supported Employment Service helped "Mike" find a job that matched his interests and abilities with an area employer's staffing needs.
"Jim" has worked as a bagger at a local grocery
store for three years. CIC staff helped him
find his job and learn the bus route to work.
They continue to meet weekly with "Jim" and
his boss to discuss how the job is going.
After work, "Amanda" enjoys participating in
community fitness and ceramics classes, and
volunteers delivering meals to area residents. CIC staff accompanies "Amanda" in her daily
routine providing assistance as needed.
Services to people seeking community participation:
"Mr. and Mrs. Carter" would like to get away
for a weekend. They called CIC staff to
arrange for a respite worker to care for a
family member with a disability while they
are gone.
Services to families:
In home-respite care for family members
Matching respite providers and families
Employing family members and friends to serve as providers
Administering of all respite related financial obligations