Adult Behavioral Health Services (opps)
Adult Behavioral Health Services
specializied day programs
The Arc of Union County has several day program locations for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each program is located in Union County in spaces specifically designed and staffed to meet participants’ needs. The programs vary with respect to the nature of the needs of the individuals, including those with health care or behavioral challenges and those who are looking to gain skills to help with future employment. Within each program, we offer a wide variety of activities as we strive to provide educational, social and recreational opportunities for all. Activities offered reflect each individual’s interests and abilities, as well as his or her goals as outlined in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
employment first in new jersey
In 2012, the Governor declared New Jersey an ‘Employment First’ state. This means competitive employment is the first and preferred post-education activity for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The Extended Employment Program (EE) is one of the programs that may be offered under the federal definition of a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP)
EE Programs:
- Provide services as an interim step in the rehabilitation process
- Are specifically designed for consumers who are presently unable to work in CIE or who have chosen to work in a non-integrated setting
- Gives individuals the ability to complete complex tasks with staff’s assistance to ensure quality!
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Hand assembling and packaging
- Disassembly
- Repackaging
- Promotions fulfillment
- Heat sealing
- Labeling/mailing and collating
- Sorting/hanging/folding clothes/bagging/tagging/shredding and much more!
Many labor-intensive tasks or sub-components of jobs can be produced at The Arc’s work site by well-trained and supervised workers. Production is designed to meet manufacturer’s standards with a high degree of quality control and attention to production deadlines. Lower payroll costs/supplement your workforce without direct hiring.
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Adult Behavioral Health Services
The Arc’s Adult Behavioral Health Services (Opps) day program focuses on serving adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders and behavioral challenges in a positive learning environment with additional staffing support. Behavioral issues are addressed utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles under the supervision of BCBAs in the Behavioral Services Department. Additional services at Opps may include specialized behavioral supports such as behavioral assessments/analysis, data collection, graphing/trend analysis, Individualized Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) development/training/monitoring; progress summaries for psychiatrists, physicians and other treating professionals; and DDD approved Behavior Support Trainings for staff.
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