Work, Inc.
WORK, Inc. joined the UCP family in July of 2001 and it has turned out to be a wonderful match. UCP/WORK, Inc. offers employment opportunities and residential services throughout Santa Barbara County and serves over 200 residents with significant disabilities. Some of the services offered include:
Vocational Training
UCP/WORK, Inc. provides subcontracting work to local business and industry. The jobs offered provide hands-on experience so that individuals may develop skills necessary for future successful employment.
Supported Employment
Offered in both a group and individual placement format. All group employment is performed under the supervision of a job coach. Individual placements also receive coaching in order to learn the duties of the job and receive continued support at the worksite. Also provided are classes in interviewing, resume writing, basic job skills and community resources for job searches.
Our Employment Services Program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and we contract with the State of California Department of Rehabilitation to provide employment services to people with disabilities.
Some employers we work with are: City and County of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Harbor, Ralph's, Friendship Center, PEDUS, Metropolitan Theaters, Petco, Eye of the Day, Albertsons, Vons, SB Valet, Smart and Final, Jeannine's Bakery and Casa Dorinda.
Community Homes
UCP/WORK, Inc. operates 5 homes in Santa Barbara County and are licensed through the California Department of Social Services. The homes provide residents the opportunity to live in the community while receiving instruction in living skills from trained staff.
Supported Living
This program offers people the opportunity to live in the community in their own homes. UCP/WORK, Inc. assists clients in locating homes and selecting roommates if needed. We also provide training in self-care, exercise and wellness, safety, mobility and other areas as needed or requested by the individual.
For more information on UCP/WORK, Inc., please call (805) 566-9000.
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