ACHIEVA Vocational Support

ACHIEVA Vocational Supports Provide: • A wide array of possibilities to help people achieve their vocational objectives.

• The ability to help individuals transition successfully at each stage of the vocational supports continuum.

• Flexible options for helping students transition from school to work using a variety of services and supports.

711 Bingham Street Pittsburgh PA 15203 412.995.5000 1.888.272.7229 www.achieva.info

• Assistance with understanding the impact of employment on government benefits.

• An openness to exploring new possibilities to help people contribute to their communities through work.

ACHIEVA is an equal opportunity employer. ACHIEVA strives to maintain its diverse workforce and encourages all qualified people to apply for employment regardless of disability, race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age or national origin.

Admission, the provision of services and referrals of people we support are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, national origin, age or sex.

ACHIEVA supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families.

The official registration and financial information of ACHIEVA may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free (within Pennsylvania) 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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ACHIEVA VOCATIONAL SUPPORTS PROVIDING LIFELONG SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 YEARS.

Pre-Vocational Services Provides vocational skills in a habilitative environment. Supports include personal and work adjustment trainings designed to foster an appropriate understanding of the work environment. Programs include paid contract work and soft skills support groups. Programs are located in the Strip District, West Mifflin, Wilkinsburg, Bridgeville and Greensburg.

Customized Day Programs

Vocational Supports ACHIEVA offers a wide variety of possibilities to help people with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

ACHIEVA offers: Pathway to Employment Provides individuals with disabilities multiple points of entry into different vocational supports leading to community employment outcomes. Pathway to Employment includes any of ACHIEVA’s Pre-Vocational programs. It includes participation in the weekly Job Club Program and the Next Steps Group that meet each weekday and goes to community partner sites on a monthly basis eventually working with a team of Employment Specialists to achieve a good community job fit with ongoing supports as needed.

Community Employment Provides individuals with disabilities employment training and opportunities. Employment Specialists provide in-depth, up-to-date and accurate information on how employment plans may affect an individual’s cash benefits and develop an employment plan around the needs of each individual.

Programs are designed to support a diverse group of individuals with disabilities. Supports are individualized, flexible and tailored to fit specific needs. All components of the program are geared towards assisting participants in attaining their personal outcomes. Programs are located in the Strip District, West Mifflin and Greensburg.

Participants learn about themselves and the world around them through structured and enriching activities including: • Functional academics • Art • Music • Exercise • Community outings

By providing lifelong support services, ACHIEVA remains a leader in the field of disabilities and supports families anytime they need assistance.

Mission Statement: ACHIEVA supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families.

Statement of Vision: ACHIEVA envisions a community where disability is a distinction that makes no difference.

For supports in the following counties: Allegheny 412.995.5000 Beaver 724.775.1602 Washington 412.391.1129 Westmoreland 724.837.8159 Other Counties 412.995.5000 1.888.272.7229 Visit ACHIEVA online at www.achieva.info.