Vocational Services
The vocational training program helps individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to prepare for, enter into or retain employment. All trainees, whether or not they complete the program or find employment, learn something about themselves and about the world of work.
Vocational training helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities earning money, form networks, and contribute to their communities.
By the Numbers
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ELS CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN INITIATIVE
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FTEs OVERSEE
THE OPERATION
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SQUARE FEET OF DEDICATED SPACE
$--k
IN GROSS
REVENUE GENERATED ANNUALLY
Vocational Services
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Year Launched
Various
Location(s)
112 West Randolph Ave
Enid OK 73701
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7725 West Britton Road
Oklahoma City OK 73162
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1315 Walnut St.
Texarkana, Texas 75501
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10810 Sanden Drive
Dallas, TX 75238
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802 Pine Tree Road
Longview, TX 75604
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1412 Sibley Rd.
Minden, LA 71055
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920 Main St.
Pineville, LA 71360
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1146 Hodges St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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40052 N. Hoover Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Executive Director
Lisa Booze
Karen Towery
Linda Bailey
Doug Ryland
Lesa Hamilton
Keith Stevenson
Charmaine Jones
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Contact Person for Initiative
Overview
Provides opportunities for people to develop work and functional life skills. Day services provide a place outside the home for individuals with all types of disabilities to be active, socialize with their peers and receive needed health and personal care services. Evergreen strives to provide training and support for individuals served to find jobs in the community with competitive wages. Some locations offer job opportunities in Art Centers, Thrift Shops and other social enterprises.
Mission
Individuals Served (approximate)
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Benefits to Individuals Served
Some of the skills our teams focuses on include:
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Interpersonal skills: getting along with co-workers and supervisors
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Communication skills: listening, speaking clearly, following directions
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Developing the flexibility and comfort to work on a variety of tasks
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Productivity: providing quick and quality work that meets deadlines
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Organizational skills: setting priorities, completing assigned work
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Problem solving: making decisions, taking responsibility
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Personal appearance: hygiene and appropriate work attire
Other Benefits to Evergreen Life Services
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Revenue Generated (Annually)
n/a
Impact
Employee Involvement
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Volunteers Involved
None
Executive Director Involvement
As needed.
Direct Supervisor Involvement
As needed.
Dedicated Space
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Grant Support
None.
Restricted Donations
None.
In-kind Donations
None
Subcontracted Space
None
Medicaid Waiver Funds
None
Other Revenue Sources
None
Community Partnerships
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