Rosewood's Day Vocational Services offers an array
of vocational training, assistance and support services uniquely suited
to each individual. Housed throughout the Rosewood grounds, these
facilities include:
~THE OUTBACK~
This
Sheltered Workshop setting is the site of our Vocational
Rehabilitation/Job Coaching Department. A vocational instructor teaches
daily living activities in a classroom setting to help clients learn
and retain the skills needed to live and work as independently as
possible. The sheltered workshop operates as an in-house employment
center for individuals we serve. The Job Coaching Department works with
persons seeking employment in the community.
Rosewood clients are a valuable resource for the community and the community is likewise a valuable resource for our clients.
Employment opportunities at Rosewood and throughout the community include a variety of jobs:
Clerical Assistants - Clients provide valuable
assistance to employers in capacities such as paper shredding,
photocopying, and other light clerical responsibilities. Rosewood
clients also receive training in basic computer skills to enhance their
employment and lifestyle.
Food service aides - Restaurants and food-service
businesses employ a number of Rosewood clients. Valued for their
punctuality and dependability, clients perform a number of job
functions including busing tables, dishwashing and other duties.
Lawn care and cleaning crews - Many Rosewood clients
work on teams throughout the community taking care of lawns and other
maintenance duties. These individuals take special pride in their
responsibilities as they assist in maintaining neat, clean and
attractive homes and businesses.
Animal care - Several Rosewood clients list animal
care as one of their primary responsibilities. Such responsibilities
include feeding and maintaining the pens for the Rosewood rabbits.
Clients are also involved with the training and care of the American
Quarter Horses used in the Therapeutic Riding Program at the Rosewood
Horse Ranch, which is located southwest of Great Bend.
~THE SOUTH QUARTER~
Adjacent
to Rosewood's Administration Building, the South Quarter houses
additional Day Service activities, including the Drum Therapy Program.