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KENTUCKY OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION APPROVED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDERS (updated 4/22/2008) OVR SE Branch: Carol Estes, Branch Manager 502-564-4440 office Margaret Moreland 270-779-0952 cell Teresa Barney 502-229-2040 cell Gloria Gibson 606-280-1070 cell
Access Employment Network (Cardinal Employment)
TERESA Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 272-7483 phone for Lisa (all
new referrals go to Lisa)
(859) 245-2981 fax
Contact: Lisa Carpenter, SE Supervisor
Kris Miller, Director of
SE Services
Provide supported employment to individuals who have Mental Retardation, Chronic Mental Illness, or a Developmental Disability.
Adanta Group, The (1)
MARGARET
Contact:
Lynda McKinley, SE Supervisor
Provide supported employment services to individuals who have a MR/DD diagnosis and mental health diagnosis. Provide support coordination, long-term support for those who are employed in the community (job coaching), and Project Asset support.
Website: www.adantagroup.org
Adanta Group, The (2) MARGARET 259 Parkersmill Road Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 679-4782 phone (606) 678-5296 fax
Counties Served: Pulaski, Cumberland, Clinton, McCreary & Wayne
Contact: Lynda McKinley, SE Supervisor
Provide supported employment services to individuals who have a MR/DD diagnosis and mental health diagnosis. Provide support coordination, long-term support for those who are employed in the community (job coaching), and Project Asset support.
Website: www.adantagroup.org
ARC of Owensboro, Inc. MARGARET PO Box 1833 8th and Jackson Street Owensboro, KY 42302 (270) 685-2976 phone (270) 685-2036
County Served: Daviess
Contact: Stephanie Hobbs, Director of Programs
Barbara Gray, Employment Specialist
The Arc of Owensboro, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides vocational and employment services to adults with disabilities in the Daviess County area.
BAWAC, Inc. TERESA 7970 Kentucky Drive Florence, KY 41042 (859) 371-4410 phone (859) 371-1726 fax Counties Served: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant & Carroll Contacts: Rick Pratt, Director of Services Shelly Borg, SE Manager Rick.Pratt@BAWAC.org bawac_sborg@insightbb.com
BAWAC's Supported Employment Program includes Vocational Evaluation, Community Based Adjustment, and Employment Maintenance services. The goal for the Supported Employment Program is to provide community employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other barriers. The Employment Maintenance Program provides long-term follow along services for those working in the community setting. Website: www.bawac.org
Bluegrass Career Services TERESA 1165 Center Parkway, Suite 120 Lexington, KY 40517 (859) 272-4855 phone (859) 272-4805 fax
Counties Served: We serve the entire Bluegrass Region and beyond. Outlying counties include Estill, Powell, Shelby, and others on a case-by-case basis.
Contact: Niclole Dummitt, Career Development Director ndummitt@employmentsolutionsinc.org
Employment Solutions provides both Supported Employment and Competitive Employment services as well as vocational skills training, and vocational evaluations and assessments. We serve all disability populations and others with barriers to employment including ex-offenders, non-English speakers and those transitioning from welfare. We are also an Employment Network with the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program.
Website: www.employmentsolutionsinc.org
Broadening Horizons, Inc. GLORIA 610 Hwy 90 Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 561-0981 phone (606) 451-0090 fax
County Served: Pulaski
Contact: John LaRusch, Executive Director
Rusty Hendricks
CAKY – Benton MARGARET 102 CAKY Drive PO Box 628 Benton, KY (270) 527-2255 phone (270) 527- 0817 fax
County Served: McCracken, Graves, Fulton, Calloway, Livingston, Marshall, Hickman
Contacts: Mark Wilkerson, Program Director
CAKY – Elizabethtown MARGARET 107 Financial Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-6410/9218 phone (270) 769-6520 fax County Served: Hardin
Contact: Paul Rose, Employment Specialist
CAKY Elizabethtown provides Supported Employment services to individuals diagnosed with MR/DD.
CAKY – Frankfort GLORIA PO Box 1444 (send mail here) 555 Duncan Road Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-3575 phone (502) 695-3846 fax
County Served: Franklin
Contact:
Community Alternatives of Kentucky-Frankfort offers quality community-based supports to persons with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the individuals we support by helping them become active members of their communities and realize their personal goals. Community Alternatives of Kentucky-Frankfort provides a number of services, which are beneficial to our individuals and their families. We offer residential services, community habilitation, service coordination, behavior management, psychological services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, respite care, supported employment and other services.
CAKY – Henderson MARGARET 600 US Hwy 41A Henderson, KY 42420 (270) 826-0667 phone (270) 826-2392 fax
County Served: Henderson, Union
Contacts: Jama Blaize Jennifer Moen jblaize@rescare.com jmoen@rescare.com
Community Alternatives Kentucky (CAKY) - Henderson is a local provider with national supports as part of the ResCare family of services. CAKY Henderson strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Our focus is to assist them in reaching their fullest potential, regardless of the obstacles. We are a group of dedicated and caring people who pride ourselves on quality services. We offer Community Habilitation, Residential, Supported Employment, Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavior and Psychological supports. We serve with respect, compassion, and skill. Building Lives, Reaching Potential.
CAKY – Lexington
GLORIA Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 313-5042 phone
(859) 313-5224 fax
Contact: Paula Cowan, ADT/SE Director
CAKY-Lexington has a vendorship agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide SE Services. CAKY-Lexington serves individuals with MR/DD under the SCL waiver program. To date, they have only provided SE Services to individuals receiving SCL services from their company. They have not received referrals for individuals served by other agencies. CAKY-Lexington employees one job coach, whose office is located at Lex-Pro. At present, the job coach position is vacant.
CAKY – Louisville
TERESA
Contacts: Alex Scholtz, Executive Director
CAKY Louisville serves adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in Jefferson County under the Supports for Community Living Waiver program. Supported Employment, Staffed Residence, Community Habilitation, Support Coordination, Behavior Supports and therapies are just a few of the services that we provide. CAKY Louisville strives to build the lives of our individuals so that they live a fulfilling and happy life as well as help them reach their full potential in all they wish to do.
CAKY - Morehead
GLORIA
Morehead, KY 40351
Contact:
Leigh Ann Adams
Supported Employment / Community Rehabilitation
CAKY – Owensboro MARGARET3120 Warehouse Road Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 688-9168 phone (270) 688-9079 fax
County Served: Daviess
Contacts: Sherry Martin
Community Alternatives Kentucky (CAKY)- Owensboro is a local provider with national supports as part of the ResCare family of services. CAKY Owensboro is dedicated to meeting the needs of the people we serve. We offer services for people with developmental and other disabilities. Services provided are community habilitation, residential services, community living supports, supported employment, support coordination, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, respite, behavior supports and wellness monitoring. We serve with respect, compassion, and skill. Building Lives, Reaching Potential.
CAKY – Somerset GLORIA180 Mercury Blvd. Somerset, KY 42503 (606) 678-5186 phone (606) 679-8930 fax
County Served: Pulaski
Contacts: Lisa Saylor, SE Director
CAKY Somerset is a quality SCL Provider making a positive influence on the lives of person's with mental and/or physical disabilities. All services are provided in a dignified, age appropriate, and enhancing way. CAKY Somerset provides a top of the line residential program featuring modern, tastefully decorated homes located in well respected neighborhoods throughout the Somerset area. Support Coordination is provided by competent and caring Case Managers ensuring each individual is treated with dignity and respect. CAKY Somerset's Adult Day Training goes above and beyond the norm by building positive relationships, community integration, and providing new opportunities for the people they support. CAKY Somerset's Supported Employment program provides individualized and customized employment opportunities to those wishing to obtain employment. The Supported Employment Specialists receive extensive training to ensure the individual’s strengths, needs, and interests are matched with the specific needs of an employer.
CAKY - Winchester
GLORIA
Winchester, KY 40391
Contact:
Lori Randall
All SCL Waiver services including supported employment.
Champion Supports & Services GLORIA3409 N. Mayo Trail Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 432-8666 phone (606) fax Counties Served: Floyd & Surrounding Counties
Contact: Rachel Little, SE Supervisor
Champion Supports & Services, Inc. is an SCL waiver program. We are privately owned and locally operated human services agency committed to providing quality supports & services to individuals diagnosed with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. We offer supported employment to Floyd and surrounding counties.
Chransye GLORIA 1043 Center Drive Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 626-1042 phone (859) 626-1146 fax
County Served: Madison
Contact: Chris Collins
Christian Care Communities TERESAStepping Stones The Ashland Building
12700 Shelbyville Road (502) 254-8767 fax
Contact: Cindy Donner
Occupational therapy, structured day program, companion services, speech / language pathology, counseling, residential services & supported employment.
Combs Residential Service GLORIA 11455 North Highway 1247 Eubank, KY 42567 (606) 305-6720 phone
County Served: Pulaski
Contact: Teresa Combs
Communicare, Inc. MARGARET The Employment Connection 320 Ring Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-3377, ext. 30 phone (270) 769-6974 fax
Counties Served: Marion, Washington, Nelson, Hardin, Larue, Grayson, Breckinridge, Meade & Hart (limited)
Contact: Angela Mullens, SE Coordinator
Employment Connections serves individuals who have a documented disability, which hinder them from obtaining or maintaining employment. We serve all types of disabilities.
Community Connections
GLORIA
Allen, KY 41642
Contact:
Peggy McKenzie Ginger Jarrell
As an SCL based agency, we support individuals
with mental retardation and brain injury who have been approved for SCL
supports. We are also beginning to support children in the DCBS program. We
provide all supports approved by SCL (i.e. residential, community habilitation,
respite, behavior supports, etc...).
Community Employment, Inc.
TERESA
Contact:
Barry A. Whaley
Community Employment is a full-service employment agency for people with significant disabilities associated with mental retardation, traumatic brain injury or autism. Community Employment is also an Employment Network provider with the Social Security Ticket to Work Program. Our services include job evaluation, job development, training and consultation services, and on-going support services. Community Employment coordinates an entrepreneurial project for brain injury survivors. In addition to client services, Community Employment provides technical consulting services for programs across Kentucky.
Program information may be found at www.guidestar.org
Community & Employment Opportunities
TERESA
Contacts: Cindy Barnes, Director
Charlotte Brown, Assistant Director
Services include Person Center Job Selection, Job Development, Job Support, Job Placement, & Transportation.
Community Living Services TERESA 1904 Embassy Square Blvd. Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 491-1119 phone (502) 491-1032 fax Counties Served: Jefferson, Oldam & Madison
Contact: Jill Halevan, Executive Director
Community Opportunities GLORIA 325 Clifty Street Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 451-9715 phone (606) 451-9713 fax
County Served: Pulaski
Contacts: Justin Smith, Program Director justin.smith@communityopportunities.net
Jarred Thurman, SE Supervisor Jarred.thurman@communityopportunities.net
Community Opportunities is a Supports for Community Living program,
located in Somerset, Kentucky. We
provide opportunities for individuals living with mental Website: www.communityopportunities.net
Community Options, Inc. MARGARET 1721 McIntosh Drive, Suite B Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 780-9330 phone
County Served: Warren
Contact: Jonathan Howard Ashley Kerrick Jonathan.Howard@comop.org Ashley.Kerrick@comop.org
Community Presence, Inc.
TERESA
1758 East Midland Trail
Contacts: Bob Thompson Margaret Tilsley cpi1996@hotmail.com margarettilsl@yahoo.com
Provide basic individually oriented job development and job coaching supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Courage to Change GLORIA474 Barbourville Road London, KY 40744 (606) 877-9008 phone (606) 877-1785 fax
Counties Served: Laurel & Surrounding Counties
Contact: David Tipton, SE Supervisor
Courage to Change became a Supported Employment provider through OVR in January 2005. We are a Supports for Community Living provider serving individuals with MR/DD. We provide all SCL services.
Cumberland River Employment
GLORIA
1201 American Greeting Road & Harlan
Contact: Michelle French, Regional Supported Employment Coordinator Cumberland River Employment works with individuals with mental disabilities to find employment, maintain employment, and to be satisfied with employment. Services include Person Centered Job Selection, Job Development, Follow Up, Coaching and monitoring for employer satisfaction.
Website: www.cumberlandriver.com/crccc.html
Custom Quality
Services
TERESA
Louisville, KY 40212
Contact:
Angela Basil, H.R. Manager
Vocational training and employment for individuals with disabilities.
Down Syndrome of Louisville TERESA4604 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 495-5088 phone (502) 495-5038 fax
County Served: Jefferson and neighboring counties
Contact: Melissa L. Rowe, Ph.D. Adult Programming Director
Down Syndrome of Louisville, Inc., is a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the lives of persons with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocating for their rights and concerns to enable the individual to reach his/her full potential. Our adult services include supportive employment, adult literacy (individual and group), life skills training, and social events.
Website: www.downsyndromeoflouisville.org
Dreams With Wings TERESA1579 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-4647 phone (502) 456-5705 fax
County Served: Jefferson
Contact: Holly Humfleet
Dreams With Wings, Inc., is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing the highest quality housing and support services to individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in the community. Our goal is to assist individuals in obtaining their highest level of potential. Our services include supported employment, support coordination, supported living, staffed residences, day program, therapy services, adult education, and a leisure outreach program.
Website: www.dreamswithwings.org
East Kentucky Support Services, Inc GLORIA 35 Reel View Drive PO Box 133 Jeremiah, KY 41826 (606) 633-7272 phone (606) 633-2793 fax
Counties Served: Letcher, Knott & Perry
Contact: Pat Blair, Owner
East Kentucky Support Services is a community living facility who supports individuals that have intellectual disabilities as well as physical disabilities. We provide supports in the following areas: Staffed Residence, Adult Day Training, Child Day Training, Supported Employment, Respite, Community Living Supports, Case Management, Behavior Supports, Psychological Services, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy.
Employment Connections (1)
MARGARET
Contact: Lisa Carrico, SE Director
Employment Connections provides various types of job placement services. Services include supported employment and community based services (traditional).
Employment Connections (2)
MARGARET
(270) 809-3372 phone
Contacts:
Lisa Carrico, SE Director Ashley Taylor,
Employment Specialist
Employment Connections provides various types of job placement services. Services include supported employment and community based services (traditional).
Employment Connections (3) MARGARET206 West South Street, Office 201 Mayfield, KY 42066 (270) 247-3088 phone
Counties Served: Graves, Carlisle, Fulton & Hickman
Contacts: Lisa Carrico, SE Director
Employment Connections provides various types of job placement services. Services include supported employment and community based services (traditional).
Everyday Matters, LLC
TERESA
Contact: Cindy Maddox
We are a full range of supports for community living program.
Frankfort Habilitation, Inc.
GLORIA
Counties Served: Franklin, Shelby, Owen, Scott, Woodford & Anderson
Contacts: Patti Graham, Services Coordinator
Community Rehabilitation Program that provides vocational services to persons with disabilities.
Goodwill Industries, KYOWVA
TERESA
Ashland, KY 41101
(304) 623-74161 phone (Teresa)
Contact: Karen Horner
Community Employment Specialists, Supported
Employment, Job Placement,
Harbor House of Louisville, Inc. MARGARET 2231 Lower Hunters Trace Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 719-0072 phone (502) 719-0078 fax
County Served: Jefferson
Contacts: Laura Perdue, Program Director
Kaye Dalton Bill Carrico kdalton@hhlou.org bcarrico1@hhlou.org
Harbor House of Louisville provides a variety of services including: supported employment, CRP, CLS, CH, case management, behavior, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Harbor House is a Supports for Community Living (SCL) provider.
Website: WWW.HHLOU.ORG
Homeplace Support Services, LLC GLORIA 215 South 4th Street, Suite #2 Danville, KY 40422 (859) 936-2010 phone (859) 236-7225 fax
Counties Served: Boyle & Surrounding Counties
Contacts: Linda Dye, RN, QMRP, Program Director
Peggy Cook, SE Staff Supports for Community Living (SCL) is a home-and community-based waiver under the Kentucky Medicaid program and was developed for Kentucky residents as an alternative to institutional care for an individual with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. SCL allows an individual to remain in or return to the community. Qualifications: Individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities who meet the requirements for residence in an Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR), and who meet other Medicaid requirements. Homeplace Support Services is an SCL Provider that includes the following support services: Staffed Residence, Community Living Supports, Community Habilitation, Respite, Prevocational Services, Supported Employment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behavior Support, Support Coordination, Psychological Services.
Hometown Connections, Inc. GLORIA
401 South Dixie Street
London, KY 40743-1976
Contacts: Denise McFadden, SE Supervisor
Supports for Community Living Provider – Providing Supports for Adults with Mental Retardation of Developmental Disabilities.
Hugh E. Sandefur Industries, Inc.
MARGARET
(270) 827-9575 fax
Contacts: Abbie Garrett Terry Tapp abbie@hesandefur.com terry.tapp@hesandefur.com
Hugh E. Sandefur Industries, Inc. (HESII) is a private, not for profit community based employment program serving Henderson, Union & Webster counties in Kentucky. The base facility is located in Henderson, KY where we have a 56,000 square feet production facility serving multi-disabled persons with service in vocational evaluation, work adjustment, extended employment, supported employment and transitional placement. Placement services extend to all counties mentioned in both supported and traditional placement. We have a satellite extended employment program located on the Wendell Foster Campus is Owensboro, KY.
Independent Industries, Inc. TERESA 4000 McCollum Court Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 451-4631 phone (502) 451-9316 fax
Counties Served: Jefferson
Contact: Stephen Leischner, Employment Specialist
Independent Industries Supported Employment Program promotes a "Best Practices" culture working one-on-one with participants to develop a Person Centered Approach to job placement. Services include vocational assessment, person centered plan, job search, job development, job analysis, interviewing prep, paperwork assistance, transportation assistance, on-site job coaching, follow-up support, problem resolution and referral to other agencies as needed.
Website: www.independentindustries.com
Independent Opportunities (1)
GLORIA 501 South Main Street
London, KY 40745
Contacts: Charles York cyork@independentopportunities.com
Support Coordination, Community Habilitation, Supported Employment, Pre-Vocational Services, Community Living, Occupational Therapy, Residential Supports, Behavioral Supports, Respite, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy & Psychological Services.
Website: www.independentopportunities.com
Independent Opportunities (2) GLORIA 116 Bayview Drive Richmond, KY 40476 (859) 625-9601 phone (859) 626-8880 fax
County Served: Madison
Contact: Delana Wommer
Support Coordination, Community Habilitation, Supported Employment, Pre-Vocational Services, Community Living, Occupational Therapy, Residential Supports, Behavioral Supports, Respite, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy & Psychological Services. Website: www.independentopportunities.com
Independent Opportunities (3) GLORIA PO Box 3126 (Send mail here), 42564 90 Southern School Road Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 676-0630 phone (606) 676-0039 fax
Counties Served: Pulaski & surrounding counties
Contacts: Paula Taylor
Support Coordination, Community Habilitation, Supported Employment, Pre-Vocational Services, Community Living, Occupational Therapy, Residential Supports, Behavioral Supports, Respite, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy & Psychological Services.
Website: www.independentopportunities.com
Inspired Living, LLC GLORIA 4011 West Laurel Rd London, Ky. 40741 (606) 877-1552 phone (606) 877-1594 fax
County Served: Laurel
Contact: Jennifer Dinsmoore, Executive Director
Inspired Living is a Supports for Community Living (SCL) provider. SCL assists individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities to remain in or return to the community. Inspired Living's mission is to provide supports for Kentucky's residents with mental retardation/developmental disabilities in the most ethical, caring, and professional manner to participate fully in the community. One way Inspired Living is able to carry out it mission is by providing vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services.
JU Kevil, Inc. MARGARET PO Box 345 (send mail here) 1900 South 10th Street Mayfield, KY 42066 (270) 247-5396 phone (270) 247-1233 fax
Counties Served: Graves, Marshall, Calloway, Carlisle & Fulton
Contact: Carol Barnes
JU Kevil serves individuals with all disabilities through the areas of Job Placement, Supported Employment, Assessments, Job Coaching, and Resumes.
Kaleidoscope, Inc TERESA 10300 Bunsen Way Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 495-1662 phone (502) 495-1665 fax
Counties Served: Jefferson, Bullett, Spencer, Shelby & Oldham
Contact: John Shipley
Website: www.kaleidoscopeservices.org
Kay Bullis
TERESA
West Union, OH 45693
Contact:
Kay Bullis
Job Placement, Supported Employment, Assessments, Job Coaching and Resumes.
KY River Community Care GLORIA115 Rockwood Lane Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 436-5761 ext 7277 (606) 436-0400
Counties Served: Perry, Letcher, Leslie, Knott, Breathitt, Lee, Owsley & Wolfe
Contact: Peggy Mason
Laurel Springs, Inc.
GLORIA
London, KY 40741
Contacts: DeeDee Gibson, SE Supervisor
On-site training, pre-vocational services, & supported employment services.
LifeSkills, Inc., Career Ventures
MARGARET Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-5000 ext. 1113 Counties Served: Warren & Simpson
Contact:
Joel Mahaney, Supported Employment Manager
Career Ventures is a Supported Employment Program that serves individuals with severe mental illness.
Website: www.lifeskills.com
LifeSkills, Inc., Employment Options MARGARET PO Box 6499
380 Suwannee Trail
Contact:
Jana Sublett, Supported Employment Manager
LifeSkills Employment Options Supported Employment Program is a service that offers a comprehensive support network to assist individuals with locating and maintaining employment. Our staff provides companies with effective ways to meet personnel demands. Services provided include individualized screening / planning (PCJS), job development, job training and extended follow-up services. All services are designed to ensure that the participant is able to remain confident and productive in his or her position. Through this on-going relationship, assistance with job related issues are always available.
Website: www.lifeskills.com Website: www.lsind.com
Links of KY, LLC GLORIA 310 W. Columbia Street Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 451-0541 phone (606) 451-0543 fax
County Served: Pulaski
Contact: Tonya Baker
Links of Ky. Is a full-service S.C.L. program. We are located in Somerset, and provide supports in Pulaski Co. and surrounding areas. Links is dedicated to “linking” with all available community resources in order to enhance the quality of life of each individual we serve. Through person-centered planning and supports, Links promotes the development and implementation of supports that empower individuals to become active participants, and informed decision makers, within their community.
Mattingly Center Inc.
TERESA
Contact: Barbara Henchey
Serving adults 21 yrs old and over, with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Day services include adult day training, community living supports, supported employment, case management, occupational/physical/speech therapy and respite.
Website: www.Mattinglycenter.org
Meeting Challenges, LLC TERESA 2210 Goldsmith Lane, Suite 122 Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 889-6651 phone
Counties Served:
Contacts: Darlene Mayer
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky TERESA513 Madison Avenue, Suite 3 Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-1077 phone (859) 292-2485 fax
Counties Served: Kenton, Boone, Campbell & Grant
Contacts:
Website: www.mhanky.org
Mountain Comprehensive Care (1)
GLORIA
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-4434 fax
Contacts: Pam Gray, SE Supervisor
The supported employment program at Mountain Comprehensive Care helps individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities and mental illness prepare for, find, and keep employment in their area. This is done through the Person-Centered Job Selection and Job Development.
Mountain Comprehensive Care (2) GLORIAPO Box 2646 Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 433-2350 phone (606) 437-5412 fax
County Served: Pike
Contact: Pam Gray, SE Supervisor
The supported employment program at Mountain Comprehensive Care helps individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities and mental illness prepare for, find, and keep employment in their area. This is done through the Person-Centered Job Selection and Job Development.
New Hope Agency, LLC
GLORIA
Contacts:
Terry Wallingford SCL Provider – providing services and supports to the mentally & physically challenged individuals.
New Perceptions, Inc.
TERESA
Contact:
Paul Meisenhelder
New Perceptions provides services to children and adults with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Psychological Disorders and other barriers to reach their maximum potential through intervention, education, and employment. The Employment Services department provides one-on-one support to individuals seeking employment in the areas of job development, job procurement, on the job training and ongoing follow-up throughout the individual’s career.
Website: www.newperceptions.org
North Key Community Care TERESAMR/DD PO Box 62 308 Barnes Road Williamstown, KY 41097 (859) 824-4442 phone (859) 824-4448 fax
Counties Served: Grant, Carroll, Owen & Gallatin
Contacts: Sharla Lake Jill Turner
Dee Ellis (502) 732-6416
MR/DD clients enrolled in the Adult Day Training Programs only North Key, Inc. TERESA Supported Employment Services Unit 722 Scott Street Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-1888 phone (859) 431-1843 fax
Counties Served: Campbell, Kenton, Boone, Pendleton & Grant
Contact: Ashley Hall, Employment Rehabilitation Supervisor
The Supported Employment Services Unit assists North Key consumers with a mental health diagnosis getting back to work. We meet with consumers on a regular basis before they gain employment and provide support while they are employed. We work with OVR and other agencies that benefit our consumers. We keep in contact with other North Key staff about the progress of the consumers.
Opportunity For Work & Learning (OWL) TERESA 650 Kennedy Road Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 254-0576 phone (859) 254-0578 fax
Counties Served: Fayette & surrounding counties
Contacts: Georgia Brownfield, Center Director
Jaye Forsythe, Employment Specialist
OWL is a community rehabilitation program serving the Lexington area since 1961. Comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services include: Vocational Evaluation, Life Skills Classes, Work Adjustment/Conditioning, Job Readiness, Competitive Employment and Supported Employment. OWL’s Supported Employment Program has been designed to provide employment services for severely disabled individuals who are determined eligible for SE services by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The following individualized services are included: Person Centered Job Selection, Job Development, Job Retention with job coaching and development of natural supports. All employment is in integrated settings in community businesses. At the time of referral, OWL will explore and determine a plan for funding long term support for each individual.
Website: www.owlinc.net
Options Unlimited, Inc. (1) MARGARET 205 Castlerock Drive Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 955-7271 phone (502) 955-7221 fax
Counties Served: Bullitt & Jefferson
Contacts: Willie Byrd, Director of SE Services
Brian Stinnett, Employment Specialist
Options Unlimited's mission is to assist people with disabilities to become as independent as possible by obtaining opportunities to participate in and contribute to their community through work and educational programs. In order to achieve this mission Options will operate an employment program and a day program that will provide these opportunities.
Website: www.optionsunlimitedinc.org
Options Unlimited, Inc. (2)
MARGARET
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Contact:
Trish Gheen Goins, Employment Specialist
Options Unlimited's mission is to assist people with disabilities to become as independent as possible by obtaining opportunities to participate in and contribute to their community through work and educational programs. In order to achieve this mission Options will operate an employment program and a day program that will provide these opportunities. Website: www.optionsunlimitedinc.org
Options Unlimited, Inc. (3) MARGARET 80 East Main Street Taylorsville, KY 40071 (502) 477-1984 phone (502) 477-1883 fax
Counties Served: Spencer & Henry (limited)
Contact: Ruth Moore, Employment Specialist
Options Unlimited's mission is to assist people with disabilities to become as independent as possible by obtaining opportunities to participate in and contribute to their community through work and educational programs. In order to achieve this mission Options will operate an employment program and a day program that will provide these opportunities.
Website: www.optionsunlimitedinc.org
Options Unlimited (4) MARGARET 305 West Broadway, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 589-6620 ext. 132 (502) 589-3980 fax
County Served: Jefferson, Bullitt & (Spencer and Shelby if consumers fit profile)
Contacts: Jamie Lemak, Employment Specialist
Bonnie Andaya, Employment Specialist
The Louisville office serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing clientele. We specifically work with Deaf At Risk (DAR) population. We currently have consumers from Jefferson and Bullitt counties.
Website: www.optionsunlimitedinc.org
Our Friends Place GLORIA316 North Hill Street PO Box 2558 London, KY 40743 (606) 877-2631 phone (606) 877-2635 fax
County Served:
Contacts: Joseph Martin, Executive Director
Robert Wilson, SE Supervisor
Pathways, Inc.
TERESA
Contacts: Cleo Howard
Sheryl Hall
Supported Employment provides a
means by which people with severe disabilities may obtain and then maintain
meaningful employment. These services may include: - Advocacy, Transportation Training, Employment Counseling, Social Skills Training and other Support Services
Website: www.pathways-ky.org
Point, The
TERESA
Contacts: Chris Bradburn, Director Employment
Linda
Lane, Assistant Director Employment
Supported Employment provides a
means by which people with severe disabilities may obtain and then maintain
meaningful employment. These services may include: - Advocacy, Transportation Training, Employment Counseling, Social Skills Training and other Support Services
The Point, established in 1972, is a full-service agency committed to securing for all people with mental retardation / developmental disabilities the opportunity to reach their highest potential educationally, vocationally, residentially, and socially.
The Point Employment Service, established in 1985, assists individuals in successfully achieving community-based employment by offering effective training, identifying suitable job opportunities, and providing on-going support services. The Point utilizes three training companies that help individuals gain work experience and work skills. Following successful on-the-job training, trainees are prepared for permanent job placement with Northern Kentucky employers. All job-related training and support is provided free of charge.
Website: www.thepointarc.org
Quest Community Services, Inc.
GLORIA Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-9626 phone Somerset
(606) 423-9686 fax Somerset
Contact: Linda Craig, RN/Executive Director
Karen Haynes, ADT Supervisor/SE Coordinator
Quest Community Services, Inc. was developed for the purpose of managing programs and facilities designed to provide supports to individuals with mental retardations or developmental disabilities. Quest is a full-service Supports for Community Living program. Quest has seven residences, family home providers and respite care for individuals with MR/DD. Quest also has two Adult Day Health Care Centers with one each located in McCreary and Lincoln Counties.
Website: www.questcs.org
R.E.A.C.H of Louisville, Inc. MARGARET 501 Park Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 585-1911 phone (502) 589-1582 fax
Contacts: Steve Stratford, Program Director stratfords@reachoflouisville.com
Ryan Cooper, SE Specialist
County Served: Jefferson
Realizations, LLC TERESA 1024 Garden Creek Circle Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 356-3874 phone (502) 254-2691 fax
Counties Served: Jefferson and surrounding
Contact: Hope Leet Dittmeier, Executive Director
Realizations provides customized support services that assists adults with disabilities to live in their own home, work in competitive jobs, obtain and maintain other socially valued roles, and develop meaningful relationships with community members. Supported employment services are provided primarily to customers who receive other supports through our organization.
Recovery Network of Northern Kentucky TERESA 605 Madison Avenue Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-2134 phone (859) 431-0473 fax
Counties Served: Kenton, Boone, Campbell & Grant
Contacts: Larry Schuler Jennifer Theetge Schuler1956@yahoo.com theetge926@yahoo.com
John Riesenberg
Website: http://home.fuse.net/recnet/
Redwood Rehabilitation Center TERESA71 Orphanage Road Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 (859) 331-0880 phone (859) 331-6177 fax
Counties Served: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Carroll, Grant, Pendleton & Gallatin
Contact: Hazel Draud-Semelka Hdraud-semelka@redwoodrehab.org
Redwood Rehabilitation Employment Service Program provides services to adult individuals who are diagnosed with developmental, physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological disabilities, and addictive disorders. The program offers the individual many resources such as job search skills, technical assistance, professional job development, on the job training / coaching and long-term support to assure employment and job retention. We also offer Drivers Permit Training Classes and we cooperate with KY OVR in public transportation training, independent living and proper clothing for work.
Seven Counties Services – Networks at Work
TERESA
Contacts:
Cliff Keith, Job Coach Janet
Hardy, Unit Manager
Provide Supportive Employment Services to adults with MR/DD who receive SCL Waiver services and day and support coordination services through seven counties.
Southwest Center, The MARGARET8009 Terry Road Louisville, KY 40258 (502) 935-1848 phone (502) 933-7833 fax
County Served: Jefferson
Contacts: Brenda Tierney Julie McMichen brendatie@bellsouth.net juliesep@bellsouth.net
The Southwest Center was founded in 1982 as a growing response to the need for programs and employment opportunities for adult individuals with developmental disabilities. The Southwest Center is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization located in southwest Jefferson County. As your one stop shop for services the adult day program includes On-Site Employment with a structured work environment through differed work contracts with local area businesses, an Adult Day Training and Activities program, Supported Employment and Community Rehabilitation Program services. In addition Handi-Craft Ceramics, a retail ceramics shop was added to our array of instructional services for the individuals we serve and the community at large. We accept both private pay and those individuals with the SCL waiver.
Website: www.thesouthwestcenter.com
Strategic Partnerships (1)
MARGARET (270) 689-6677 fax
Contact: Jaynan Day
Qualified staff assist participants in choosing, obtaining, maintaining, and/or advancing in competitive employment.
Strategic Partnerships (2) MARGARET 417 South Main Street, Suite A-3 Henderson, 42420 (270) 826-4166 phone (270) 826-2285 fax
Counties Served: Henderson, Webster & Union
Contact: Jaynan Day
Qualified staff assist participants in choosing, obtaining, maintaining, and/or advancing in competitive employment.
Supported Employment Alliance, LLC (SEA) TERESA 455 South Fourth St., Suite 845Hertz-Starks Building Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 365-2333 phone (502) 365-2332 fax
Counties served: Jefferson and Oldham
Contacts: Mike Coburn, executive director (502) 216-2592
Gloria Falls, director of job development (502) 216-2322
Supported Employment Alliance provides supported employment services to adults with significant disabilities including mental retardation, traumatic brain injury, autism and other developmental disabilities that meet the criteria of the KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Services include person-centered job selection, job development and short and long-term supports. Our mission is to help adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful employment as a step toward reaching the greatest possible level of independence. SEA also offers consulting services to beginning supported employment agencies in Jefferson and Oldham counties.
Trace Industries, Inc.
MARGARET
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
Contact: Tracy Bell
Comprehensive Care Center – All Services and all disabilities.
Tri-Generations, LLC MARGARET 90 Venture Way Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 416-5870 phone (606) 416-5871 fax
County Served: Pulaski
Contact: Cheryl Flynn Terri Bridges cflynn@tri-generations.org tbridges@tri-generations.org
Tri-Generations is a multi-service provider under the SCL Waiver Program.
Tri-Generations, LLC MARGARET 2020 Hodgenville Road Campbellsville, KY 42718 (270) 469-1236 phone (270) 469-1098 fax
Counties Served: Adair & Taylor
Contact: Lisa Sopha
Tri-Generations is a multi-service provider under the SCL Waiver Program. The services that are provided by Tri-Generations are Case Management, Residential Supports, Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Community Living Supports, Behavior Supports, Psychological Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Respite. Tri-Generations believes that people with development disabilities and their families are the primary decision makers in the management of their lives. Tri-Generations will support individuals and their families to make informed decisions, which will empower them to direct their supports to the extent they desire. Through the generations of life, we celebrate the ordinary and extraordinary moments of each person's life. These celebrations are based upon three values of mutual respect, self-determination and faith in God.
Vocational Alternatives MARGARET
Seven Counties Services, Inc.
County Served: Jefferson
Contact:
Les Frasier
Vocational Alternatives is a program of Seven Counties Services that provides Supported Employment services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. For more than 20 years, Vocational Alternatives has coordinated with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Employers and Social Services professionals to successfully assist program participants with achieving their employment goals.
Program services include: Employment Readiness Classes, Job Placement, Job Coaching, and Long-term Individual and Peer Group support. Our experienced Staff and Peer Advisors are available to provide consultation to potential participants and referral sources as needed. For more information about our program or to make a referral phone (502) 589-8540.
Website: www.sevencounties.org
WATCH, Inc.
MARGARET
Contact:
Charline (Sherry) Caviness
Provide vocational rehabilitation and job placement for mentally and/or physically challenged adults.
Website: www.murraywatch.org
Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc. TERESA 205 Pike Street Covington, KY 41011 (859) 431-8717 phone (859) 431-6297 fax Counties Served: Kenton, Boone & Campbell
Contacts: Debbie Rose
Serving employment–disadvantaged individuals Welcome House Employment Services offers a ten week Job Club covering tools necessary for employment such as how to complete applications, what to do in interviews, resume writing, and dressing for success for the important first impression. A Ride ‘N Seek van takes clients to hiring job sites and assists with completing applications. Job Coaches work one on one with clients and with many employers in the Northern Kentucky area. The Women’s Crisis Center, Transitions, Cabinet for Families and Children and the One Stop are some of the referring agencies. Welcome House collaborates with the community to provide a continuum of quality services for individuals and families who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to eradicate homelessness, foster stability and promote a just society.
Zoom Group
MARGARET
Contacts: Dollie Johnson, Director, Job Placement Division
Ann Rosenberg - Sattich, President arosenberg-sattich@zoomgroup.org
Zoom Group provides supported employment services to more than 200 clients in community placements and more than 130 clients in five of our own small businesses. We primarily serve clients with mental retardation. Zoom Group also operates four-day programs throughout the city.
Website: www.zoomgroup.org
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