Jewish Vocational Service And Community Workshop
Jewish Vocational Service And Community Workshop
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About this organization
Mission
JVS Human Services helps metro Detroiters and their families maximize their potential by providing counseling, training and supportive services for people with disabilities, job seekers, seniors and others in need. Our approach is rooted in Jewish values and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.
About
JVS' PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE WAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH PAID WORK, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. I. TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF ADULTS WHO SEEK COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, JVS OFFERS JOB SEARCH SUPPORT THAT INCLUDES SKILLS ASSESSMENT, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, PLACEMENT AND TRAINING, AND ONGOING POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. OTHERS BENEFIT FROM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL RETENTION AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. II. THE CHOICES PROGRAM IS AN ADULT DAY PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SOME OF WHOM ALSO HAVE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED MEMORY DISORDERS. CHOICES HAS FOUR SEPARATE SERVICE OFFERINGS WHICH ARE TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND FACILITY BASED ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT SELF-ADVOCACY, SKILL ENHANCEMENT, SOCIALIZATION, EXERCISE, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. III. BRIDGES AND LEARNING INNOVATIONS FOR ENRICHMENT (LIFE) PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORTS COORDINATION AND PERSONALIZED PLANNING AND BUDGETING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE THE LIFE OF THEIR CHOOSING. IV. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, JVS' BRIDGING THE GAP PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS. JVS PROVIDES VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS, JOB PLACEMENT AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.V. JVS WORKS CLOSELY WITH MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A FULL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES MAXIMIZE THEIR PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. JVS' ARRAY OF REHABILITATION SERVICES HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP THEIR VOCATIONAL STRENGTHS AND SET REALISTIC GOALS. PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM PAID INTERNSHIPS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING, TRAINING AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES. THROUGH ITS JANITORIAL TRAINING PROGRAM (JTP) WHICH OFFERS JANITORIAL SKILLS TRAINING, CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCES, JOB SEEKING SKILLS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT, INDIVIDUALS INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND POSSIBLY SECONDARY DISABILITIES ARE SERVED BY JVS' SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. JVS STAFF PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. VI. TRI-COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH PROVIDES REFERRALS TO VOLUNTEER DENTISTS WHO WILL TREAT AREA LOW INCOME RESIDENTS (WHETHER WITH DISABILITIES OR NOT) WHO HAVE MEDICAID, DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE, LACK ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, OR CANNOT AFFORD EMERGENCY CARE.VII. YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND COUNSELING THROUGH VARIOUS JVS PROGRAMS. SUMMER LINKUP PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND TEACHES DAILY LIVING SKILLS. SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO WORK, TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS OR COLLEGE. JVS GUIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND JOB SHADOWING EXPERIENCES WHERE THEY CAN EXPLORE A VARIETY OF CAREERS TO HELP DETERMINE THEIR LIFE PATHS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Jvs is a comprehensive human services organization serving metropolitan detroit on a non-sectarian basis. its array of programs, which includes services for individuals with disabilities, services for senior adults, and career, business and workforce development services, forms a safety net for the community. throughout its 75-year history, jvs has focused on its mission: to help people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves. jvs fulfills this mission by responding to the pressing needs of the community, by offering diverse and relevant programs in a holistic manner, and by collaborating with other non-profits, school districts, government agencies and the private sector.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Jvs helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training, and support services in accordance with jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility & the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves. jvs serves individuals with disabilities, the frail & at-risk elderly, youth, unemployed and underemployed workers, people who are homeless and/or seeking affordable housing through a variety of human services & education & training opportunities that maximize their abilities and support their independence. to maximize opportunities for our clients & build relationships with potential employers, services are provided to non-profit orgs & for profit businesses, & may include, but are not limited to industrial sub-contracts, job placement, vocational assessment, training & rehabilitation programs & human resource services related to vocational and employment issues & opportunities.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MI.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 29699 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48076.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 883 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $808,187.
- The organization has 47 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1941.
- The organization pays $15,959,518 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $150,951 in fundraising expenses.
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