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In-Pact Community Resources
Three Meaningful Day Options
- Supported Employment
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Community Learning Program
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Community Volunteers Program
Supported Employment:
This program assists people in finding and retaining jobs in the community. The unique feature of this is that it provides on-the-job training. An employment specialist ensures the success through training assistance and follow-up consultation with the employee and the employer. The program is available as a resource to work with the individual until they are able to do the job to the employer's satisfaction. Services are funded either by Vocational Rehabilitation, or Medicaid Waiver resources.
Can You Compete?
Today's tough market requires more from businesses. As you know, the key to successful business incorporates many different resources. However, the main source is quality personnel.
In-Pact, Inc. can help provide you with the type of personnel who will deliver quality customer service and much more.
When needed, In-Pact will assist you in suggesting possible accommodations, training assistance and ongoing consultation with managers and staff.
Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities:
- These individuals become taxpayers
- Reduced turnover and absenteeism
- Assurance of productive, dedicated and enthusiastic employees
- Presents a positive community image
- Increased efficiency through duty distribution
- Cost Savings
Who Hires Supported Employees?:
- Among Others:
- Meals on Wheels
- McDonald's
- Portage Parks Dept.
- Harbor Lights Hospice (volunteer)
- Lake County Auditor's Office
- Lake County Surveyor's Office
- Old County Buffet
- Winfield Township Food Pantry
Community Learning Program:
This program, located at a beautiful new facility known as the Clubhouse, is situated in a wooded setting for the purpose of enriching the lives of those with disabilities. The Clubhouse provides a place of many interesting recreational and educational opportunities, ranging from physical activities to creative crafts and more. In-Pact, with a low 4:1 staff ratio, is an ideal environment for consumers with significant behavioral and medical needs.
The following is a sampling of Clubhouse activities:
Yoga
Puzzles
Academics
Fitness
Baking
Crafts
Nutrition
Wii
Games
Self Esteem
Community Offerings
Interactive Computer Lab
Theme/Holiday Parties
Lake County Fair
Community Volunteers Program:
This program allows our consumers the ability to work alongside other community volunteers in a public setting, currently located at a not-for-profit thrift store near the corner of routes 30 & 41 in Schererville. Again, In-Pact's low staff ration of 4:1, allows an optimum community work experience.
Tasks we perform:
Sorting, stacking and hanging clothing
Steaming clothing
Sweeping, mopping, trash removal
Polishing Furniture
Cleaning mirrors and windows
Maintaining general store appearance
The Community Volunteer Program enjoys regular outings in the community, such as going to museums, parks, semi-professional baseball games, fairs and festivals.
For more information on Supported Employment, Community Learning Program or Community Volunteer Program, contact the Community Resources Director at (219) 662-1905.
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