Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Evaluation
Upon admission, each client participates in an assessment period of 20 working days. Facilitated by our vocational evaluator, the assessment process is designed to identify the individual’s skills, interests, and areas of growth.
Vocational Counseling
Following the evaluation period, each client is assigned a Program Specialist to support them in their vocational growth. With the assistance of their Program Specialist, the individual will develop vocational goals to be reviewed on a quarterly basis and assessed annually. Clients are involved in each step of their support planning to develop independence and self-determination.
Variety of Work
- The HART Center was created to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. To meet the variety of our clients’ needs, we provide a variety of work opportunities. To see some of our current partners, visit our Production page.
The job training offered at HART provides individuals with opportunities to practice skills including:
- Stamina
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Pacing
- Following a routine
- Dexterity and mobility
- Multi-step tasks
- Problem-solving
Community Integration
In assisting our clients in bridging the gap between formal supports and community-based supports, the HART Center offers Community Participation Opportunities.
Social Skills Development
In addition to the typical job skills, there are many social skills that an individual needs to master to be successful in the workplace. HART offers a safe and supportive environment for our clients to develop such skills, including:
- Communicating needs
- Developing appropriate peer relationships
- Exploring interests
- Utilizing coping skills
Our warehouse space is capable of storing the product utilized to meet the needs of open orders.
Due to our limited storage space, long-term storage will need to be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
The HART Center is capable of delivering products within a 30-mile round trip.
The HART Center provides job quotes free of charge within a week of receiving supplies for the work requested. Upon receiving the sample product, we will arrange for a time study to conceptualize how the job will be set up on the work floor.
Our vocational rehabilitation services are based on person-centered practices, which means that each individual has agency in the direction of their services with the advice and support of the rehab team.
Upon admission, each individual participates in a vocational evaluation. This is a 20-working-day process designed to help the individual identify their interests, strengths, and areas of growth. Once the evaluation period is completed, the individual will be assigned a program specialist to support them in creating goals to guide their vocational development.
Vocational goals can range widely depending on the needs of the individual.
Some common vocational skills include:
- Working towards a particular rate of pay
- Improving attendance
- Consistency and accuracy in a tasks
- Building stamina
- Completing more products
- Developing independence
Other clients are focused on developing social skills to support their vocational growth:
- Developing appropriate coworker relationships
- Being prepared for work (appropriate clothing, bringing lunch, etc.)
- Following safety recommendations
- Understanding the schedule of their workday
- Utilizing Coping skills
The HART Center currently has a waiting list to enter our Vocational Rehabilitation Program. On average, an individual on our waiting list can expect to wait about 6 months from getting on the waiting list to admission.
An individual must have a supports coordinator or case manager from MH-IDD before being added to the waiting list for our services.
- If you do not yet have a supports coordinator or case manager, you can contact MH-IDD by calling 717-771-9618.
During those 6 months, it is recommended that the individual work with their MH-IDD worker to collect the needed documents for admission. Please be advised, if the HART Center has an opening for an individual prior to them being ready to start, the individual will be placed on hold within the waitlist and revisited for the next opportunity to be admitted.
The HART Center’s vocational rehabilitation services are contracted through York-Adams MH-IDD. As a licensed service provider, we require the following:
- You or your loved one must be 18 years of age or older
- You must have a case manager or supports coordinator through MH-IDD
- If you do not yet have a supports coordinator or case manager, you can contact MH-IDD by calling 717-771-9618.
- If you are 25 years of age or younger, you will need to receive a closure amendment from OVR
- As part of the intake process, you will be asked to complete a physical and submit the physical form provided by the HART Center in accordance to ODP Regulations
- Additionally, we require two forms of ID at intake in accordance with USCIS Employment Verification requirements (ex., state ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, etc.)
