Day Support & Vocational Services

• All of our Day Services are licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse Services.

• All Employment and Day Services have received CARF accreditation for the last 6 years.

• Henrico Day Services offers a continuum of services that meet a wide range of needs and desires.

 

Supported Employment

• Helps individuals find jobs and works with them to stay employed.
• Enables individuals to work directly for a company in the community, earning at least minimum wage.
• Includes jobs that vary in hours, daysof the week, salary and benefits.
• Provides a job coach for one on one support until training is complete.

 

Group Employment - Enclaves/Mobile Work Crews

• Work is in the community at an employers work site.
• 4 to 6 individuals work with a training specialist.
• Wages vary from piece rate to minimum wage or higher.
• Individuals receive their paycheck either from Henrico County or from the employer, depending on the site.
• Type of work varies from production to lawn care to quality control.
• Schedules are generally Monday through Friday, although it may vary based on the employer's requests.

 

Sheltered Employment At A Workshop

• Contract work is performed at one of our centers - Hermitage Enterprises or Cypress Enterprises.
• Wages are paid based on competitive rates and are generally paid on a piece-rate basis. Some work is paid at an hourly rate.
• Consumer employees work with staff in ratios that are approximately 9 to 1.
• Emphasis is on improving work skills and level of independence.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday.

 

Life Enrichment Program

• Emphasizes training to increase independence in all aspects of one's life, increasing options for participation in the community and options for leisure, recreation, and/or work, depending on personal preferences.
• Provides activities in both the center and in the community.
• Offers consumer to staff ratios of approximately 4 to 1.
• Provides personal assistance with an emphasis on helping individuals achieve their highest potential.