Rhea Dane, M.Ed Oakland- County Transitions DirectorNatasha Doan-Motsinger, B.S.- Livingston County Business Developer

Who is Excel Community Living Support Services Non-Vocational Services Transitions Services Vocational Services Career Course Questions

Presentation Agenda

We have been working with families since 1994.

We are CARF accredited.

We pride ourselves on providing quality, individualized services designed around the people we support and their families.

We contract in Oakland County with MRS, MORC and CLS and in Livingston County with MRS and LCCMH.

Who is Excel?100% of people surveyed said they would recommend Excel to a friend.

Open case with MORC, CLS, CMH or

MRS

Part of a School to

Work Program

Private or Self Determinatio

n Program

How does one access our services?

CLS

Excel assists people with the essential services necessary

to continue living in the family home, or to maintain their

own private residence in the community.

We currently staff 10 homes in Livingston County

CLS

Excel supports residents and their families in developing the necessary skills to maintain independence in the

home. Services include:

• Increasing skills of daily living• Maintaining and enhancing dignity and self-respect• Communication and self-advocacy • Making healthy choices• Making new friends and connecting with community

supports• Monitoring medications• Managing finances• Maintaining a safe, clean and secure home

CLS

Non-Vocational Services

Social and Community Skills TrainingCommunity activities designed to teach social skills,

community safety, survival skills, and other skills selected by the individual that support their personal

goals.

Non-Vocational Services

Recreational activities in the community designed to match individual interests and

personal choices.

Recreational Activities

Volunteer OpportunitiesVarious volunteer opportunities in real work

environments for persons wishing to explore or transition into community employment.

Volunteering

Transitions Services

Transitions Services

Individually tailored programs bring students,

educators, businesses, parents and the community together to assist students

in preparing for employment through skill

building and exploration of career interests and

options.

CBA

Skill Building Career Course Job Development

Determination of

Employment Readiness

Typical Process

Various assessments that assist in

identifying personal goals, strengths,

interests, work skills, and the potential for

successful employment.

Clear recommendations

are made for career preparation and

realistic employment

options.

Excel is committed to providing true

person- centered services.

Transitions Services Summary

Vocational Services

Job Coaching Services

Follow Along Services

Arrangements for

Accommodations as needed

On-the-Job Vocational Services

Career Course

Excel Employment Options presents an 8 week summer course focused on developing each student’s individual vocational skills.

This course will include volunteer and job shadowing opportunities based on student interest.

Course curriculum teaching soft skills, vocational skill building and personal marketing skills has been tested and proven by Excel’s team through our work with Oakland County schools, MRS and MORC.

Career Course

Soft Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

and Maintenan

ce

Stress Manageme

nt Techniques

Management of

Workplace Expectatio

ns

Conflict Resolution

Conversation Skills

Soft Skills

Career CourseVocational Skill Building

Worker’s Rights Disability Disclosure

How to Leave a Job

How to Build a Resume and Fill Out an Application

Interviewing Skills and Practice

Job Shadowing

Informational

Presentations

Work Trials

Career Exploration

VisionPeople with disabilities will have equal

opportunities in the pursuit of happiness and independence

  Mission

To promote individual choice, self-reliance, and full participation in community life

through person centered support services and vocational training

Excel Employment Options

Questions