Employment

BRI believes that all people can work and that the right fit job can make a positive impact on your life. We can help you each step of the process! BRI’s Supported Employment Specialists are happy to help you meet your employment goals. They will work with you to understand your individual needs. Here are some ways they have helped others:· Assist with resume building· Work on job interviewing skills· Provide on-the-job assessments· Seek internships and volunteer positions for career exploration· Soft skills like communication· Assistance determine job readiness· Provide job coaching services to ensure success· Work with DVR and other funding sourcesBRI also offers prevocational services for individuals looking to build skills before entering the workforce. For more information, please contact Erin Meyer at: 715-748-2950 or email: emeyer@blackriverindustries.org.

Work Services (Prevocational) Program Statement

Prevocational Services are here for you to develop your work skills and interests in a caring environment. You earn money while learning job skills in a real work setting.

Employment

BRI believes that all people can work and that the right fit job can make a positive impact on your life. We can help you each step of the process!

BRI’s Supported Employment Specialists are happy to help you meet your employment goals. They will work with you to understand your individual needs. Here are some ways they have helped others:

· Assist with resume building

· Work on job interviewing skills

· Provide on-the-job assessments

· Seek internships and volunteer positions for career exploration

· Soft skills like communication

· Assistance determine job readiness

· Provide job coaching services to ensure success

· Work with DVR and other funding sources

BRI also offers prevocational services for individuals looking to build skills before entering the workforce.

For more information, please contact Erin Meyer at: 715-748-2950 or email: emeyer@blackriverindustries.org.

Supportive Home Care

BRI believes in you! We believe that everyone needs a little support sometimes, and we are here to help you feel supported in your home. BRI has caring staff that want you to be successful managing your home and the community around you.

BRI tailors assistance to your needs, here are a few examples of what we can do:

· Household Chores

· Meal Preparation

· Grocery Shopping

· Personal Hygiene like shower assistance

· Safety Skills

· Household Management

· Companionship

· Transportation

· Any unique needs

BRI offers 24 hours services to meet all of your independent living needs. Please contact us to talk more about your plans.

For more information, please contact Erin Meyer at: 715-748-2950 or email emeyer@blackriverindustries.org.

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, DVR, provides funding to BRI to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. They assist with Supported Employment by authorizing Assessments, Job Development & Placement, Job Coaching and On-going Support for individuals needing additional training and monitoring. DVR also provides Direct Placement Services for individuals who need assistance with Resume Building and Job Development. Transition Services from school to work are available for students with disabilities moving form high school to a job.

The DVR Counselor assists individuals to create an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). The IPE outlines what the individual will be responsible for and what role other individuals or organizations will do to assist the individual obtain employment.

An individual needs to apply for DVR services. This can be accomplished by calling 1-877-387-3879 and requesting an application.

Day Services

Our Day Services program provides meaningful experiences to enhance your quality of life. Through activities that take place both at BRI and in the community, you will have the opportunity to achieve your own happiness. Each day is planned with your input and you get to make the choice of how you want to make the day meaningful.

Examples of daily experiences:

· Classes in photography, cooking, yoga, etc.

· Social activities to museums, zoos, and parks

· Therapy dog and animal interaction

· Knitting and crafting groups (Donations are made to local businesses)

· Volunteering in the community like Fill a backpack for students

· Community preparation experiences; community safety lessons, independent skill-building

The possibilities are endless! BRI is here to help you make your day great!

For more information please contact Erin Meyer at 715-748-2950 or email at emeyer@blackriverindustries.org.

Transportation

We have been getting people where they need to be since 1973! BRI has invested in options for your best experience. We have over 10 minivans and cars for one on one transportation. We also have 11 buses that are wheelchair and walker accessible. We are dedicated to helping you access your community!

For more information contact our front desk at 715-748-2950 or info@blackriverindustries.org

This program is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310

Supported Apartment / Daily Living Skills Training Program Statement

The Black River Industries, Inc. (BRI) Supported Apartment Program provides support to individuals with disabilities (participants) who reside in an unsupervised living environment such as their own apartments or family homes. The program's purpose is to assist participants to achieve and/or maintain independence in the community. For more information on this service please contact our Program Manager Erin at emeyer@blackriverindustries.org or at 715-748-2950.