FCDSNB offers various opportunities for individuals in training and work settings. We develop social and personal care skills so individuals can achieve more independence in their lives. By doing actual work in our workshops in a natural work environment individuals earn wages and are able to improve their work skills. It is the ultimate goal of each workshop to train and prepare individuals for employment in the community. Services offered are:

DAY SUPPORTS:

• Center Based Training
    Two workshops, one in Lake City and one in Florence (do contract work for various area and national companies).

• Enclaves
    Training and work on a jobsite (Industry) under the supervision of a staff – work in area factories until work is done.

• Mobile Work Crews
    Work in the community (lawn crews, janitorial) under the supervision of a staff – do commercial lawn and janitorial work in the community.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:

    Employment Services is an on-the-job training service that links employment of people with disabilities to local businesses. Trained professionals assist individuals with the completion of applications, interviews, and job placement. In this age of corporate consciousness, companies learn quickly that pride and a solid work ethic emanate from their employees with disabilities, creating goodwill with 43 million Americans with disabilities, their families, friends and co-workers. Supported employment opportunities include job coach, enclave and mobile work crews.

• Job Coach Services
    We offer this service to develop employment alternatives with one-on-one training to teach the necessary skills to perform and maintain a particular job. Job coaches work very closely with the worker to ensure that he/she achieves money management skills, is able to use public transportation systems as needed and develops the interpersonal skills for co-worker relationships.