Gesher Human Services
Description:
- Skill Building – Individuals build their skills and become more integrated into the community through meaningful volunteer work at local non-profits.
- Supported Employment – Individuals are assisted in successfully finding and maintaining a job that meets their skills, interests and abilities with on-going job coaching support.
- Oakland County – Ted Goewey, tgoewey@jvshumanservices.org or (248) 233-4334
- Access OCHN Services
- Wayne County – CuJuan Davis, cdavis@geshermi.org or (313) 446-8023
- Gesher Human Services / Wayne County Services Customer Service Brochure
- DWIHN Member Handbook
- DWIHN Member Brochures & Handouts
- Adult Services – Individuals receive support to identify their employment strengths, interests, and conditions needed to get and keep a job. Rehabilitation Services include:
- Customized Employment & Discovery
- Work Experience/Internships
- Assessment & Training: Computers, Clerical, Cashiering, Customer Service, Warehousing
- Workshops: Career Exploration, Empowerment, Job Seeking Skills, Networking
- Job Placement Negotiation
- Job Coaching & Retention
- Rehabilitation Services Brochure»
- Youth Services/Pre-Employment Transition Services – School to Work/Transition programs help young adults successfully transition from school to work or post-secondary training.
- Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program – Offers career development services for people with disabilities receiving SSDI who want to work. The program is free, voluntary and helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.
- Macomb and Oakland Counties – Rene Dell, rdell@geshermi.org or 248-233-4448
- Wayne County – Tara Forster, tforster@geshermi.org or 313-446-8013
- Activities and Enrichment Programs – Individuals participate in engaging facility-based and community activities in order to remain active and involved in their communities.
- Caring Companions – Adults with disabilities and dementia engage in stimulating activities in a safe, secure and caring environment to maintain their dignity and highest level of functioning.
Location: Macomb Office
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Category: Adult Services
Service: Adult Education Options
Category: Adult Services
Service: Employment Supports
Category: Community Activities
Service: Additional Community Activities
Category: Lifestyle Supports
Service: Additional Lifestyle Supports
Location: Rose and Sidney Diem Headquarters Building
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Category: Adult Services
Service: Adult Education Options
Category: Adult Services
Service: Employment Supports
Category: Community Activities
Service: Additional Community Activities
Category: Lifestyle Supports
Service: Additional Lifestyle Supports
Location: Arnold E. Frank Building
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Category: Adult Services
Service: Adult Education Options
Category: Adult Services
Service: Employment Supports
Category: Advocacy
Service: Additional Advocacy Services
Category: Community Activities
Service: Additional Community Activities
Category: Lifestyle Supports
Service: Additional Lifestyle Supports