About Us

Since 1954, Vocational Independence Program, Inc. (formerly known as GCARC) has dedicated itself to serving adults facing disabilities and employment barriers. As a Work/Training agency, our focus is on empowering individuals through Employment First principles, comprehensive training in work skills, daily activities, and social interactions.

Participants engage in various activities including production, assembly, and manufacturing, alongside group sessions that enhance communication, health awareness, safety practices, community integration, and participation in community activities.

Through our Community Employment Services Program, we provide essential support for individuals involved in community employment. This includes personalized job development, job coaching, and job shadowing services aimed at fostering independence and success in the workplace.

Our Logo and Colors

Our Logo

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

Our Logo represents those we support with our services. The Gold, Silver and Bronze represent the colors of the disability flag recognized by the U.N.

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

The United Nations recognizes the above Flag and colors as representative of those with disabilities. The colors represent the medals from the Paralympic games.

Programs

Supported Employment

Supported employment services at VIP provide initial and ongoing support, service and training to help those served find and keep paid employment in a community setting. The services include job site development, job coaching and job shadowing support services. A work site assessment will be completed to analyze the job and the work environment to promote a good match for the person served, and to identify any health or safety considerations that will be addressed.

Service Parameters

Services are provided at the employment setting in the community. Hours of service will vary by the job, and are discussed and agreed on at the time of the job offer. Initial staffing may be very high, up to and including one to one intervention, with fading of job coaching over a planned period of time. Follow along support is maintained with a minimum of one contact per month.

We Offer

•Trial Work Experience

•Job Shadowing

•Job Development

•Job Coaching

Highlights

The VIP Program provides a variety of work experiences that are Person Centric. Plans are based on individual needs and assessments.

About Us

Our Logo and Colors

Our Logo

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

United Nations Flag for the Disabled

Programs

Supported Employment

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