Personal Responsibility and Integrity Community Living Skills Assertiveness and Communication Community Safety Money Handling and Purchasing Techniques Social Etiquette Work Ethics Personal Futures Planning Self Advocacy Job Placement, Training, and Coaching Local businesses employ individuals from 6 to 20 hours per week. The employment sites encompass a variety of environments including hotels, offices, theaters, retail stores, hospitals, and restaurants. These programs are primarily funded by the state Regional Center. Agency enrollment can occur any time during the year. The major component of this program is employment.
Individual placement allows maximum independence and integration into community work environments.
Community Options places and trains the individual and provides follow-up and support services. To receive services from Community Options, it is important to demonstrate the ability to perform job duties with at least 80 percent independence after training. The Job Coach will then begin to gradually fade support. Assistance with banking responsibilities. Facilitation of referrals to agencies providing independent living services.