Individuals are expected to participated in meaningful volunteer opportunities 2 days per week to learn more about their job preferences and increase their vocational skills.

A company's success is rarely dependent on one person doing something all by themselves. Success is the result of many people working towards a common goal.

A healthy lifestyle improves work habits, decreases absenteeism, and increases productivity that will result in the individual having greater success in future employment settings. David's Place II program participants will work closely with staff to learn more about making healthy choices by looking at their own meal intake, making plans to stay hydrated, improving their sleep habits, increasing their movement  to endure longer work shifts, and by developing coping skills to help regulate their emotions.

Skills boost performance because they help extract clear expectations from managers  so that the individual can deliver excellent work. Our program participants will be able to manage email, leave detailed messages on a voice mail and be ready to discuss their skills effectively in an interview.

Curriculum will also include a safety drill practice. Our staff will be reviewing safety skills so that individuals will be prepared to practice them with increased responsibility when they are employed.

Person centered focus time for staff to help the individual's complete worksheets to plan manage their mental health wellness when they take on new stressors once employment starts.

This will serve as a reflection for each individual participant to share what was liked, disliked, and want more of.

While attending David's Place II individuals will work on prioritizing what needs to be done so that they are ready and at work on time. Our program staff will also assist with community safety and destination training so participants can gain confidence in traveling independently.

Problem solving skills are important in everyday employment settings. Program participants will improve their abilities to evaluate the work they are doing, and learn that it is okay to ask for help, by involving others if needed. They will decide how to go about fixing the issue at hand, and delivering what is expected of them. At David's Place II, individuals will participate in volunteer settings so that they can learn how to work with others. There will also be onsite group activities that require teamwork.

Being organized is not just about the physical organization of the workspace. It is also a state of mind that needs balance. While attending David's Place II the participants will be working on adding balance to their lives to include their relationships with others, sleeping patterns, fitness, health, and mental health well-being. David's Place II will help individuals learn how to be prepared and plan for their workday.

These groups will be facilitated by our part-time consultant. The discussions will focus on educating  the participating individual in ways that they can better cope with the demands of employment. Some of the topics will include learning to manage stress, self-care, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, We will extend this support to working with the family and social support as needed who might be having a difficult time allowing or watching the participating individual experiencing individual experiencing the independence of employment.

Person centered focus time for staff to help the individuals complete their cover letters, applications, create resume and portfolios, research businesses that they have a desire to work at.

An opportunity for individuals to learn different techniques to practice mindfulness on their own.

Time at program for individuals to consult with staff and other participants about ways they can improve their hygiene. We also provide haircuts every other month that participants may sign up for if desired.