Program areas at Jevs Human Services
Community living and home supports - see description on schedule ocommunity living and home supports: these programs provide a range of residential and case management Services, designed to optimize independence and dignity. Person-centered, community-based residential and day program options are offered for individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness. These programs are alternatives to more costly and more restrictive institutional settings. Residential options include small, two to three person homes, in-home support, supported independent living and life sharing. Life sharing, a service like foster care, offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the chance to build independence by living with a nurturing family within the community. These programs served 512 individuals this year.
Career and technical education - see description on schedule ocareer and technical education:jevs career and technical education programs provide apprenticeships, externships, and certifications for in-demand industries, including building trades, information technology, health-care careers, and advanced manufacturing among others. We run orleans technical college, which is accredited for building trades and health-care certificate programs. Since 1974, orleans technical college has helped students move toward one common goal: learning new skills to enhance their success in the workforce. These programs served 1,041 individuals this year.
Workforce development- see description on schedule oworkforce development:jevs workforce development programs provide specialized skills and job training support for unemployed and underemployed individuals, older adults, refugees, and those who are justice-involved. For many served in these programs, these activities are the first step to economic self-sufficiency. These programs served 6,736 individuals this year.
Other programs:c2l-phl is philadelphia's career-connected learning collaboration that helps youth and young adults develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to enter the workforce, careers, and community life. Paid summer and year-round work activities are available through c2l-phl. Jevs contracts with organizations across the city to provide paid work activities to philadelphia residents ages 12-24. This program served 8,646 individuals this year.financial management Services is Jevs self-directed personal attendant Services program. It empowers Delaware residents with disabilities to self-direct their attendant care at home and in the community. Support includes learning how to recruit a personal care worker, manage payroll, and navigate employee relations without feeling overwhelmed.