Program Services

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VOCATIONAL EVALUATION

A program that includes testing experiences in the areas of academics, dexterity, social skills and a variety of other options based on referral source need.  This program can also include intensive on-site “situational assessment” to determine actual work skills on a variety of job categories that carry competitive based norms.  This program is currently used by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), can last three (3) to twenty (20) workdays, and carries a fee for service.

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VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

Vocational Assessment is a “mini” Vocational Evaluation.  It involves formal testing experiences only. Usually this program is only one (1) or two (2) days long and requires 100 % Evaluator assistance.  This program is sparingly used by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and also carries a fee for service.

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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT

This is a work and social adjustment program that occurs in the actual work setting.  Funded through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, daily counseling is provided and some individual classroom activity may be scheduled based on need.  This program normally runs no more than twenty (20) workdays with a per diem rate.

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EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT

Employment Development is a relatively new program service that provides persons who are not yet ready for competitive placement.  There is no funding mechanism for this program.  Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. schedules these persons to work one of the production departments for a period of up to six months to determine work potential.  A successful conclusion of this program can result in referral for a funded placement program or referral to the Extended Employment program at Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc.

Employment Development has become an entry point for persons with disabilities who do not have funded authorization for services.  Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. will do direct entry post an Administrative Pre-Admissions providing the individual seeking admission can provide appropriate documentation of their disability.

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EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT

Extended Employment is a work program at Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. where persons are allowed to work and earn according to their individual ability for an indefinite period of time.  There are some employment benefits that are attached to this program based on a persons time involvement (actual hours worked).  These workers make up the backbone of our work force and Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. relies on them to be dependable and quality conscious workers to meet the needs of our industrial contracts.  Program Management, counseling and other personal services are applicable to individuals in this status.

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SUPPORTS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center’s SCL program is funded through Medicaid.  This program requires a very low consumer to staff ratio and is run in conjunction with River Valley Behavioral Health who provide the Support Coordination and the non-work and residential services.  Referral to this program is RVBH based since they are the “Community Service Provider” for the persons in program.  Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. bills Medicaid directly for this service.

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ADULT DAILY LIVING SKILLS

Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc. has the facilities to offer Adult Daily Living Skills to anyone in the program for any identified need.  Future planning has this program in mind as an offering to the community for anyone in need with an attached per diem rate.  Program Development is currently in progress to be able to offer this as another fee for service to OVR.

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PLACEMENT SERVICES

COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT - This is the traditional placement program that is funded through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.  We place an individual on an external job site, and provide on site follow along care as needed.  Regular follow-up with both employee and employer from time of placement until conclusion of follow-up (usually three (3) months) is conducted.  There is a standard, one-time fee for this program.

DIRECT PLACEMENT - An individual may not be eligible for funded placement but still have the potential for successful competitive employment.  We will initiate job development, match skills with available options and then do placement with follow along activities to try to insure success.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc.  is approved through the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide Supported Employment Services which is a placement program that involves one-on-one supervision on a job site.  The community employer pays the consumer's salary and the service provided pays the supervisor’s salary and benefits which are offset by a fee to OVR after closure.

TICKET TO WORK - Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc.  is also a certified and approved Employment Network through the Social Security Administration.  The Ticket to Work program is a federal program that was established to offer an incentive for those persons on social security benefits to return to work.  A “milestone” payment plan would reimburse expenses incurred during the placement process based on achieved goals.  Currently Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc.  is working in cooperation with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation on referrals for these services and they, OVR, would become the “ticket holder.”  Hugh E. Sandefur Training Center, Inc.  would then receive income for services based on the established fee schedule.

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For further information on any of the services listed please call (270) 827-2401 or contact:

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