Offers personal guidance and support services both on and off of the employment site with the goal of job retention.

The Community Integration Team works hard to find opportunities to incorporate those we serve into our community. We are always looking for events, activities, and volunteer opportunities in the community so those we serve can work and play side-by-side with our community members. Integration is the key to building relationships with our friends and neighbors in the community. It helps those served learn to communicate, participate, follow instructions, as well as learn a variety of soft skills. This step often leads to Community Employment opportunities, friendships for those served, inclusion, and advocacy.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based practice that helps people with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders work in competitive jobs related to their preferences. OOD assists eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive jobs related to each person’s unique strengths, priorities, abilities, experiences, and interests. Individuals served through IPS benefit from the collaborative efforts of mental health agencies and OOD. Services include: Assessment, Career Planning and Counseling, Apprenticeships and Work Experience, Assistive Technologies and Devices, On-the-Job Support, Career Exploration, Skill Development and Training, Job Placement Services, and Workplace Accommodations.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based practice that helps people with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders work in competitive jobs related to their preferences. OOD assists eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive jobs related to each person’s unique strengths, priorities, abilities, experiences, and interests. Individuals served through IPS benefit from the collaborative efforts of mental health agencies and OOD. Services include: Assessment, Career Planning and Counseling, Apprenticeships and Work Experience, Assistive Technologies and Devices, On-the-Job Support, Career Exploration, Skill Development and Training, Job Placement Services, and Workplace Accommodations.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Provides individuals with disabilities intensive training and support to gain employment, adjust to a specific job, and maintain employment in an integrated community and work environment. Services provided include vocational evaluation, job placement, job training, post-employment coaching, pre-job guidance, and benefits consulting. Employers are eligible for the Work Opportunity Credit.

Secures paid, competitive employment in a variety of community-based employment settings for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Supports people to maintain employment in a variety of community-based settings for people.

The Employment Services program offers a broad range of assessment, training and job placement services and provide on-on-one support to reach personal employment goals. Work Assessments offer opportunities for "job tryouts" with community-based employers to determine areas of interest and existing skill sets. Job Development focuses on the outcome of community job placement. Individuals may receive assistance with resume development, interview proficiency, job search techniques and employer advocacy. Job Coaching assists individuals to develop the skills to be successful in community employment by offering supplemental training and oversight to solidify job performance. Transition Services assist students, ages 14-22, with preparation for employment via career exploration and job readiness training. Job club, Summer Youth and Project SEARCH programs were designed specifically to achieve the employment goals of students transitioning into the workforce. We also provide Job Readiness and Career Exploration classes for Jr. High and High School students from throughout our service area.

Employment Management is a program that assists members of CCBDD explore different careers, do work assessments at local businesses, practice interview skills, complete applications, and transportation to job interviews. Once employment is obtained, a job coach with work alongside the individual until independence is reached, while offering periodic check-ins.

Strive to expand employment and training opportunities for individuals in the community, including those with disabilities or other barriers. Sales through the organization’s ten retail stores directly support its mission and help to divert millions of pounds of goods from area landfills. Business Services Division creates additional employment opportunities and provides a variety of services to area businesses and organizations, including janitorial, commercial laundry, lawn care and custom contracts.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based practice that helps people with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders work in competitive jobs related to their preferences. OOD assists eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive jobs related to each person’s unique strengths, priorities, abilities, experiences, and interests. Individuals served through IPS benefit from the collaborative efforts of mental health agencies and OOD. Services include: Assessment, Career Planning and Counseling, Apprenticeships and Work Experience, Assistive Technologies and Devices, On-the-Job Support, Career Exploration, Skill Development and Training, Job Placement Services, and Workplace Accommodations.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Provides individualized coaching to assist participants in all areas of job readiness. Some sections may offer job shadowing, work sociability, acceptance of rules and supervision, and work quality and production. Also may provide independent travel training.

Strive to expand employment and training opportunities for individuals in the community, including those with disabilities or other barriers. Sales through the organization’s ten retail stores directly support its mission and help to divert millions of pounds of goods from area landfills. Business Services Division creates additional employment opportunities and provides a variety of services to area businesses and organizations, including janitorial, commercial laundry, lawn care and custom contracts.

Strive to expand employment and training opportunities for individuals in the community, including those with disabilities or other barriers. Sales through the organization’s ten retail stores directly support its mission and help to divert millions of pounds of goods from area landfills. Business Services Division creates additional employment opportunities and provides a variety of services to area businesses and organizations, including janitorial, commercial laundry, lawn care and custom contracts.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Strive to expand employment and training opportunities for individuals in the community, including those with disabilities or other barriers. Sales through the organization’s ten retail stores directly support its mission and help to divert millions of pounds of goods from area landfills. Business Services Division creates additional employment opportunities and provides a variety of services to area businesses and organizations, including janitorial, commercial laundry, lawn care and custom contracts.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

C.O.R.E. provides time-limited training. The training involves assessment, support and supervised practice to strengthen at least 25 worker skills, attitudes, tolerances and capacities. A person can be in training as little as two days per week or as much as five. An assessment could be for two weeks, and supervised practice at the work center cannot exceed one year. Trainees are paid and benefits include workers compensation and Social Security retirement. Small parts assembly and hand packaging at the work center are piece rated jobs with no guaranteed minimum wage. Other jobs include training in office, passenger transport and delivery, maintenance, lawn care, and custodial services. Working at C.O.R.E. can affect SSI, SSDI, food stamps, housing subsidies, and medical cards. C.O.R.E. offers benefits planning so trainees can make informed decisions before they jeopardize entitlements. Trainees must provide their own transportation. There is no charge for training because it is funded through state and local tax dollars through the local Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.