
Key to Villa's Employment & Transitional Services program for ages 18 and over is its variety, giving adults the chance to match their skills and job preferences with work assignments. Opportunities include work experiences under full supervision to group supported employment in the community.
Work crews, with full supervision, provide services in the community, offering adults teamwork and skill-building in:
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Landscape maintenance |
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Food service & preparation |
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Beach maintenance |
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Janitorial work |
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Moving services |
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Vending services |
Adults who are ready for competitive employment with less surpervision are provided job placement services. Current Villa clients successfully work in such local businesses as:
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Home Depot |
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Vons |
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Petsmart |
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Ralphs |
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Old Navy |
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Target |
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Mann Theaters |
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Cost Plus |
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Albertsons |
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REI Sporting Goods |
Villa and Danny's Farm
Integrated Work Program
In the Conejo Valley we also offer an Integrated Work Program. This program is a community based day program designed to meet the needs of adults living with developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work and would like to continue building their employment related skills through supervised employment, volunteer opportunities, as well as skills building activities.
Following a thorough evaluation to determine your individual needs, Villa’s Integrated Work Program will enable you to learn first hand about:
o Efficiency
o Teamwork
o Quality control
o Safety procedures
o Work ethics
o Customer service
o Employee responsibilities
o Social interaction.
If it is determined that additional skill building would be beneficial to your goal of attaining community employment, Villa will assist with:
o Prevocational skills
o Self care
o Self advocacy
o Behavior management
o Community integration
o Community safety skills
o Utilization of public transportation
o Employment placement and maintenance
For information in the San Gabriel Valley please call Michael Greene, Director of Employment Services at 626/449-2919 ext. 161.
For information in the Conejo Valley please call Charles Bloomquist, Director of West Region at (805) 446-1939.
Employment Services
Integrated Work Program
Employer Benefits |