VETS

  • Bus outside the Fairport Baptist Home

    Class Length: less than 30 minutes
    Frequency: 4–5 days per week
    Ages: 16+
    Directions: multi-step (more complex) directions, visual/written/verbal (based on student need)
    Environment:

    • classroom space: small space, quiet environment
    • on campus work: various rooms around building, hallway travel, volume and number of people will vary. Internships may be created to support student exploration of different career settings
    • off campus (Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center): bus, community setting- volume and number of people will vary.

  • Description

    VETS is located at the Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center and is paired with classroom instruction at Creekside School. Students board buses and visit the Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center for either an AM or PM volunteer session. This local assisted living home offers many hands-on volunteer experiences for students to explore. Many tasks are offered throughout the kitchen, housekeeping area, laundry room, and resident floors. Students are supervised by an on-site Associate Teacher who assigns tasks to each student daily. This program is focused on increasing independence and preparing students for work after exiting Creekside.


    Classroom Curriculum

    • Ready for work:
      hygiene, transportation, pre-work checklist, rules, attendance, attitude, dress code, sick/absence procedures, safety.

    • Journey to work:
      identifying skills and work interests, steps to finding work, resumes, applications, interviewing.

    • Relationships at work:
      teamwork, group discussions, respecting different opinions, following directions, getting feedback, problem solving, self-advocacy.

    • Long term success at work:
      finishing/prioritizing tasks, completing work on time, wants/needs, communication

  • Skills

    • Work Readiness:
      good hygiene/appearance/dress code, willing to work, socially-emotionally ready to work.

    • Time management/organizational skills:
      on time, attend 30+ minutes, takes efficient breaks, manages workspace/materials, completes a task.

    • Communication: communicates with supervisor/colleagues/community members, appropriate workplace/classroom conversation, advocates for self, notifies supervisor of tardiness/absence.

    • Interpersonal/teamwork: works well with/collaborates/helps supervisors/colleagues/community members, demonstrates leadership skills, flexible/adaptable, shows patience.

    • Follow directions: multi-step directions (more complex), follows workplace/classroom rules, takes direction from authority/peers/community members.

    • Problem solving: solves uncommon problems, accepts and applies constructive criticism, handles problems professionally, assess work quality, takes initiative.

    • Safety: follows safety rules/emergency procedures, navigates school/community safely, travels safely, handles materials correctly/safely.

  • Tasks

    On Campus:

    • Breakroom organization.
    • Inventory, and supplying.
    • Mail route.
    • General building maintenance/janitorial.
    • Support special events, concessions.
    • Support other pre-vocational program needs.
    • Host/wait tables in the Creekside Cafe.

    Off Campus:

    • Taking a bus with independence.
    • Signing in and navigating to an office within a community building.
    • Locating assignment and materials.
    • Going to an assigned location and completing the task.
    • Sweeping, wiping surfaces, dusting, recycling, delivery and organization of supplies on households.
    • Cleaning Beauty Salon.
    • Mail delivery.
    • Preparing food.
    • Restocking supplies.
    • Supply inventory.