Vocational Rehabilitation Services
offered by
Indianhead Enterprises, Inc.
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Vocational Evaluation/Situational Assessment
Vocational interests, aptitudes and abilities are assessed while performing a variety of tasks in
different work settings. Information obtained is utilized for developing vocational goals.
Work Adjustment Training
Work Adjustment Training (WAT) is designed to provide time limited therapeutic work experience for
individuals who have limited or no work experience. The purpose of WAT is to assist individuals to adjust
to the demands of work and to develop healthy work habits for future employment in the community.
Vocational Skill Development
Vocational Skill Development is designed to assist individuals with disabilities to develop vocational
skills, and understand the meaning, value and demands of work. Services provided include, but are not limited to:
subcontract work, close supervision, vocational counseling, individual program planning and case management. Vocational goals
are based on individual strengths, needs and preferences.
School to Work Transition
School to Work Transition services provide students with the opportunity to develop work skills and explore vocational interests
in preparation for transitioning from high school to work. There are three avenues of services designed to meet the
various needs of individual students.
Employment Skills Development
Students are provided with the opportunity to perform subcontract work under close supervision.
Youth at Risk
This program provides work experience for students with social and/or legal barriers. Students receive vocational counseling and close supervision.
Work Experience
This program provides students with the opportunity to develop work skills and explore vocational interests.
Work Hardening
The purpose of Work Hardening is to provide work experience to individuals who have little to no
employment history or who have not been employed in recent years. Individuals are provided with the opportunity to
develop or modify their understanding of the meaning and demands of work.
Return to Work
The Return to Work program provides short term therapeutic employment for individuals placed on
light duty, due to a work-related injury. The program is designed for employers who may not have light duty
jobs available. Individuals remain on their employer's payroll, while being provided with light duty packaging and assembly work by Indianhead.
Job Placement/Community Employment Program
This program offers services to individuals who have difficulty obtaining or maintaining competitive employment.
Services include: assessment, job seeking skills training, job development, job coaching and follow up services.
Supported Employment
This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities who need long term, on-the-job support in order to
maintain successful community based employment. Services include: assessment, job development, initial job training, ongoing job
coaching and follow up services.
