Day Services: Work Services

KETCH provides vocational training for people with developmental disabilities.

Work Services’ Goals

• Enable persons to earn money based upon their level of productivity
• Teach vocational skills
• Assist persons to improve work quality and productivity
• Prepare you for work in the community

Work Areas

• Jobs range skill levels, from basic to complex
• Persons are able to switch jobs to better meet preferences and needs
• Work opportunities are available in a variety of areas:
  • Electrical assembly
  • Mailroom services
  • Packaging and Assembly
  • Binders
  • Filters
  • VTS products
  • And other possibilities
  • Community Connections

Staff Support

• Staff must have a high school diploma, pass background checks, and complete an initial two-week orientation, including classes such as CPR, first aid, MANDT and medication training
• Staff are trained to teach persons served how to become more productive and independent

Health and safety

• Full-time Registered Nurse and LPN’s
• Full-time Behavioral Specialist
• Doctor visits KETCH facilities weekly
• Routine visits by Psychiatrist
• Fire, tornado, and other safety drills are practiced
• KETCH maintains a safety program. KETCH believes it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the safety of others.

Transportation

• KETCH transportation is available to the Work Services facility