The mission of the Mount Rogers Industrial and Developmental Center
(IDC) is to provide employment opportunities and personal growth for
persons with disabilities..
Eligibility
Applicants
to the IDC must have a diagnosed disability, must be 18 years of
age or older (exception for school students), must be willing to
participate in the program, and must meet additional requirements
of the program in which participation is requested.
Programs/Services
Offered
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Work Adjustment is a time limited assessment
service designed to assist individuals to develop or re-establish
work skills, behaviors, and habits to achieve positive employment
outcomes. Individuals typically enter the IDC's employment services
through Work Adjustment Training and are generally enrolled for a
period of 30 to 60 days.
· Extended Employment Servicesprovide employment for persons who demonstrate the desire to work and who display good work habits but who are unable for a variety of reasons to meet the demands of competitive work. Extended Employment Services provide a long-term supported work environment to allow individuals to maintain or increase their productivity and to maximize earnings.
· Work Readiness (Also called Work Adjustment Training for transitioning students) is designed to give students enrolled in the school system the opportunity to experience work-related activity necessary to make a meaningful transition from school to work. Students enrolled in Work Readiness divide their day between school and the IDC.
· Day Support Servicesprovide training, assistance, or supervision to enable individuals to acquire and improve skills in areas of daily living. Day Support services provide an opportunity for community and social integration. Individuals receive training and assistance in the areas of personal care, communication, socialization, gross and fine motor skills, and other adaptive living skills.
· Prevocational Servicesprovide training in skills that are aimed toward preparing an individual for employment. Prevocational Services address general areas to include training in attention to task, acceptance of supervision, attendance, task completion, and other areas of training for employment.
· Situational Assessments are utilized to gain information on individuals with little or no work history to determine preferences for particular employment opportunities as well as the specific types and level of supports necessary. Situational Assessments utilize job sites in the community to identify the skills, interests, and training needs of an individual to assist in making a good job match.
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Supported Employmentis designed to facilitate employment opportunities for persons who require support to work in integrated community employment. Both individual and group placement models are available.
Individual Placement Model -
Initial job skills training is
provided by a job coach to support the employee in becoming proficient with the job. The job coach gradually reduces the level of support as the employee gains proficiency. Following the period of on-the-job training, ongoing follow-along services can be provided to support the individual in maintaining successful employment.
Group Placement Model - In the group model, which is also known as an enclave, a small group of persons (usually five to eight) receive training and supervision while working at a host company site.
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Transportation - Transportation to and from a person’s place of residence and the IDC may be provided for those individuals who have no other means of transportation. Established routes, along with arrival and departure schedules, have been developed.
