"It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly."
~Isaac Asimov

This is a twenty day period where consumers work on a variety of job assignments. This allows each participant to start to learn new job skills and identify their vocational strengths. Some vocational testing and interest surveys are also completed. At the end of twenty days, a meeting is held where the results of any testing, work observations, and pay rates are discussed. Recommendations are made for further training if appropriate. At this time, the individual can decide to continue with programming and make plans for the future.

This is a four month period of time where the consumer continues in programming at H.A.R.T., earns a pay check and work on objectives that will increase the skills necessary to be successful vocationally. These objectives may include honing skills such as learning new jobs, getting to work on time, increasing self-confidence and improving stamina. Each individual works on objectives with a Program Specialist who supports him/her in reaching goals. Production Supervisors also work closely on the work floor with individuals helping them to learn the skills necessary to complete a job assignment. Each month a meeting is held with the consumer to evaluate progress and make plans for the future.

If an individual feels that he/she needs more work training, he/she may choose to remain at the H.A.R.T. Center. The individual will work on new objectives and continue to earn a weekly paycheck. There will be a review of progress on a quarterly basis.

Choice and determination are very important for each person at the the H.A.R.T. Center. Therefore, there is no set time for discharge from H.A.R.T. Center, nor is there any set number of objectives to reach. Each participant develops a very personal plan of action. An individual may choose to stay at the H.A.R.T. Center or may choose to pursue competitive employment.

These services are for those individuals who feel ready to obtain a job in the community. An Employment Specialist is available for any of the supports needed for employment. The Specialist can assist the individual in job applications, will accompany the person to job interviews and will learn the job first hand. The Employment Specialist can help the individual learn the new job and assist him/her in developing their own supports on the job. Once an individual becomes able to perform the work independently, the Employment Specialist is available on an as needed basis to insure the individual continues to be successful.

Individual Vocational Counseling

Coordination with community agencies

On-going support services for individuals experiencing life difficulties