Office: 438 E. Katella Avenue, Suite D
Orange, CA 90867-4857
CONTACT:
Sandra Ellis
Program Director
Orange County One
(714) 628-9939
[FAX 289-4401]
Program Director
Orange County Two
(714) 628-0750
[FAX 289-4401]
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cole Vocational Services offers two community-based vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities who are 18 years of age and older. The programs are offered five days a week for six hours per day. Program hours vary depending upon consumer's work schedule. Orange County One provides programming with a staff/consumer ratio of one staff member to three consumers. Orange County Two provides programming with a one to two ratio (funded at a 1:3), and focus on providing behavior modification support. Special one to one supports/ratios are also considered on an as needed basis. Cole currently has staff who sign; and who speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi, and Tagalog. Consumers in the programs sign; speak English and Spanish; and use augmentative and alternative communication.
Cole Vocational Services provides integrated work and community training with ongoing job coach support. Current job placements include fast food services, janitorial, outdoor grounds maintenance, and clerical. Integrated work placement is done on an individual basis and in small groups of three or less. Volunteer work may also be done by some consumers at locations that qualify as non profit organizations. In addition to work training, related community skills are taught depending upon individual needs. These may include purchasing, banking, safety, and mobility skills.
The goal of Cole Vocational Services is to promote use of community services and provide individuals with an integrated environment. The program also focuses on reducing challenging behaviors, developing self care and vocational skills, and assisting those served to improve their communication skills.
FUNDING
The program and transportation are funded by the Regional Center of Orange County.
Orange County One Vendor # H13964; Orange County Two Vendor # H22676; Transportation Orange County One Vendor #H13964; Transportation Orange County Two Vendor #H22676
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND OUTCOMES
Outcome information for Cole Vocational Services not included. |
