Vocational Services
The Hedwig House Vocational Program provides members with the
opportunity to secure full or part-time employment. For those members not ready
for employment, volunteer placements or further academic training is available.
Pre-employment training and assessment occurs by means of member participation
in vocational group activities in the clubhouse where work habits and attitudes
are encouraged and measured. The programmatic approach to vocational
rehabilitation serves a population of persons with a varying levels of work skills and
employment- experience. On average 40% of our total membership are pursuing
Employment related goals.
Each of the clubhouses has an Employment Specialist on staff, who provides vocational training, ongoing counseling, work placement, job coaching, and encouragement. They also help members in obtaining assistance from the Office of Vocation Rehabilitation.
Through
Clubhouse Programs, Housing Programs, Vocational Programs, and other
socialization opportunities,
Hedwig House, Inc. continues to offer support to persons whose accomplishments and
quality of life have challenged by mental illness. The Hedwig House goal remains to
assist our members in achieving the highest level of personal independence