Prevocational Services

Prevocational Services enable customers to attain the highest level of work in the most integrated setting and with the job matched to the individual’s interests, strengths, priorities, abilities, and capabilities while following applicable federal wage guidelines. Prevocational services are intended to develop and teach general skills that lead to competitive and integrated employment. Customers are taught the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers; generally accepted community workplace conduct and dress; follow directions; attend to tasks; employ workplace problem-solving skills and strategies; general workplace safety and mobility training. Prevocational Services also provides learning and work experiences, including volunteer work, where the customers can develop general, non-job-task-specific strengths and skills that contribute to employability in paid employment in integrated community settings.

Customers receiving Prevocational services must have employment-related goals. Services are time-limited, up to 36 total months, and with specific outcomes to be achieved, as determined through the ongoing person-centered planning process.