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The ADI Vocational Rehabilitation Program serves the following adults and adolescents:

• Individuals with a mental illness
• Individuals with a physical disability;
• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Developmentally Disabled
• Individuals with a felony or other charges
• Economically disadvantaged individuals; and/or
• Populations experiencing difficulty finding jobs in the commercial employment market.

The ADI Vocational Rehabilitation:

• Is an individualized, long-term process in which an individual, in partnership with a Vocational Counselor, learns to identify his or her strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities, and interests in order to develop employment goals, training and objectives 
• Is not a placement service
• Is aimed at recovery, rehabilitation, and skills training which emphasize each individual’s strength and ability to become independent and self-sufficient within his/her community.  The level and degree to which reintegration occurs includes consideration of the personal choice and the readiness of each client. 
• Is dedicated to providing real world business practices and teaching normative work skills and psychosocial rehabilitation.  

Vocational services are completed in the community or an environment that will prepare the individual for a competitive placement. 

• Situational Assessment - A type of vocational evaluation wherein an ADI evaluator arranges a volunteer situation within a normalized work setting similar to the individual’s career goal where work behaviors, strengths and barriers are assessed.

• Vocational Exploration- The process of assisting a consumer in identifying the appropriate vocational goal based on interests, abilities and experience. 

• Vocational Service/Treatment Plan- The client and Vocational Counselor use the assessment information to develop a Vocational Services Plan that identifies vocational goals and the objectives required to meet these goals. 

• Work Adjustment Training (WAT) - A type of vocational evaluation combined with vocational training. The evaluator arranges a situation, either volunteer or paid work, and the evaluator focuses on training the individual on appropriate work behaviors and interpersonal skills in the work setting.

• Personal Adjustment Training (PAT)- Personal Adjustment Training is developing skills and/or adjusting behavior in the areas of independent living, communication, personal functioning, bus training et cetera. 

• Job Seeking Skills Training/Development- Training to teach individuals how to conduct job searches, prepare a resume, complete employment applications, discuss disclosure of disability and learn how to interview effectively

• Job Placement- “These services help an individual procure a suitable, stable satisfactory employment situation in an integrated setting that is consistent with the individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, interests, concerns, abilities, capabilities and informed choice.”  (DVR, 2000)

• Volunteer Services- The Vocational Counselor will help the client to identify appropriate volunteer opportunities within the community and provide supportive assistance as needed.

• Job Coaching- “Training services provided by an individual other than the employer (unless under a program of natural supports in a supported employment placement) to an individual with a disability after he or she has been placed in an employment situation.” (DVR, 2000).

• Vocational Groups/Job Club- These structured group settings are designed to provide assistance and support for job search activities, emphasizing self-directed job search techniques, and may focus on interviewing, resume writing, hygiene, communication skills, stress management, anger management and social skills. 

ADI offers individuals the chance to be trained in a number of different areas that will benefit them in the competitive job markets of today.  ADI offers training in the following areas.

Culinary Training
Custodial Certification
Computer Training
Clerical Training
Cashier Training
Introduction to Cooking
Introduction to Construction