what type of vocational rehabilitation is offered at East house?
The mission of East House is to improve the quality of life of individuals served who are recovering from mental illness, chemical dependency or other disabling conditions. The Career Services Program of East House helps clients maximize their vocational potential by providing a comprehensive array of vocational rehabilitation services leading to placement in education, training and employment. The program’s service delivery model includes the following key features: assignment of a career counselor to each residential unit (both internal and external) to ensure integration of vocational services with other rehabilitation services, an individualized vocational service plan that identifies and addresses barriers to employment, job placement assistance, and follow-along services that include outreach services to those clients who are maintaining employment.