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is a private non-profit organization which
Rehabilitation Industries
of Northeast Georgia

Rehabilitation Industries of Northeast Georgia is a private non-profit organization located in Gainesville, Georgia. We provide vocational services to individuals with disabilities or others with similar vocational needs to reach independence and self sufficiency through training, support and advocacy. Most of our programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), such as Employee Development Services, Organizational Employee Services and Community Employment Services which include Job Development, Job Supports and Job-Site Training. Below you will find a list of the services that are accredited along with their codes, status requirements for service and referral requirements. Other programs such as our Industries Workshop in our Production Department change frequently and are based on the Jobs RING receives from businesses in the community.

Since its beginning in 1969, RING has served over 7,000 individuals with disabilities ranging from mental and physical disabilities to substance abuse and learning disabilities. Although most RING Trainees are prepared for competitive employment, there is also a program for those who need continued support. This program provides gainful employment and greater independence for our most challenged trainees. There is never a fee to the Trainee and they have the opportunity to earn income through contract work generated by area businesses.
(770) 535-7464
930 Athens Street
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation
Service Code: 021

The counseling & evaluation process addresses the whole person.

Vocational Counseling & Evaluation is a process designed to determine how prepared an individual is for employment, training, or further education. If the evaluation process suggests that the person is ready/able to work, specific recommendations will be provided regarding the types of jobs or training the person is suited for . When an individual does not appear ready for work , staff will identify the reasons why and how the obstacles might be overcome. Staff also identifies community resources that the individual might benefit from.

Information regarding physical, intellectual or emotional capacity is reviewed prior to the start of the program. During the initial interview staff and the trainee complete an individualized written evaluation plan.

The counseling & evaluation process addresses the whole person. Physical capacity, work habits, intellectual and academic functioning, aptitude, interest, occupational awareness, and pre-vocational skills are assessed. This is accomplished using an extensive inventory of test instruments consisting of work samples, simulated job stations, psychometric tests and interest inventories. Test results are supplemented with frequent observations of the trainee throughout the evaluation process. This information is valuable in identifying one's capacity to handle group situations, frustrations, interpersonal , etc.

An exit interview with the trainee is held to review test results, answer questions related to the evaluations , and offer recommendations for consideration by the trainee. A referral source, which details the program's results, conclusions, and recommendations.

Status Requirements for Service: 02, 06, 10, 16, 18, 20, 22, 32

Referral Requirements:
a. Referral Form
b. Authorization for Service
c. Documentation of Disability
d. Medical needed for on-going physical health concerns/VR case notes
e. Able to care for own personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

* This can also be a mobile evaluation
Job Readiness Training
Service Code: 475

Instructional activities and peer supports for an individual to prepare for employment. The training provides information on jobs in their community along with training on skills to enter and maintain employment. Discussion on how to problem- solve are included in the training.

Status Requirements for Service: 18

Referral Requirements:
a. Referral Form with reason for referral
b. Authorization for Services
c. Documentation of Disability
d. Medical Information
e. VR Case Notes
f. Must be 16 years of age or older
g. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Facility Work Adjustment Program
Service Code: 200

Work Adjustment Program assists individuals with a disability in preparing for employment options.

Work is an essential and integral part of life for most adults. It affects self-image, lifestyle, and even the nature and quality of the way we deal with others. Yet for persons with physical or emotional disabilities, there are often many barriers, which must be overcome in order to hold successful jobs. The Work Adjustment Program is one way to assist the trainee in becoming better prepared for obtaining and sustaining employment.

The design of the program addresses a number of areas, which may represent problems or obstacles for the Person seeking successful employment. Some of the areas, which the program focuses on, include:

  • Development of Acceptable Work Habits
  • Modifying Behaviors which interfere with Work
  • Improving Physical Stamina and Endurance
  • Development of Proper Job Seeking Skills

Upon entry into the program, each trainee is assigned a supervisor who works with the client to identify goals to be reached during the program. Goals are unique to the individual and target those areas, which relate to the person’s ability to be employed. The program operates from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday, the program operates from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. approximating an actual work environment. Because each trainee’s goals are different, the length of the program varies in relation to the nature of the trainee goals and rate of progress toward their achievement.

Each trainee’s progress toward goals is reviewed monthly to ensure that goals are appropriate and the program is effective. Other pre-placement activities include instruction on completion of applications, rehearsal of interviewing techniques, and tips on where to look for job opportunities, information on payroll deduction, etc.

Because the initial period of employment is often difficulty, staff provides follow-up services to assist with any problems that may arise for the trainee or employer.

Status Requirements for service: 18

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Documentation of Disability
  4. Medical Information
  5. VR Case Notes
  6. Must be 16 years of age
  7. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Skills Training
Service code: 321

Skills Training, provided by RING, has a large variety of options of training.

Skills training will be provided at RING or at mobile locations in the region. We will provide this service four days per week from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This will train and prepare individuals for positions in the local labor market.

Areas of training will be as follows:

These training components will provide individuals with entry-level skills or a foundation to use for additional training. The training will be an organized course of study in the classroom or an actual work site.

Status Requirement for Service: 18

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Documentation of Disability
  4. Medical Information
  5. VR Case Notes
  6. Must be 16 years of age or older
  7. Able to care for personal needs or  have an attendant for assistance

Personal & Social Adjustment
Service Code: 182

This service offers classroom training for an individual or small group.

Purpose: To develop or improve personal/social behaviors for employability.

Areas of Training:
Communication Skills
Dealing with anger on the job
Grooming and Hygiene
Interpersonal skills with supervisors and peers

Training is appropriate for individuals that need to improve any of these work behaviors:

Status Requirements for Service: 18

Referral Requirements:
a. Referral Form with reason for referral
b. Authorization for Services

  1. Documentation of Disability
  2. Medical Information
  3. VR Case Notes
  4. Must be 16 years of age or older
  5. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Job Coaching
Service Code: 171

Intense one-on-one training for job analysis, job training, job behavior management, assistance with the development of natural supports, employer concerns as needed to maintain trainee job retention.

Status Requirements for Service: 18, 20, 22, 32

Referral Requirements:
a. Referral Form with reason for referral
b. Authorization for Services

  1. Documentation of Disability
  2. Medical Information
  3. VR Case Notes
  4. Must be 16 years of age or older
  5. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Limited Vocational Evaluation
Service Code: 023

The limited measures the trainee’s strengths and identifies areas of needed improvement for employment success.  The evaluation can include academic levels, assessment of specific aptitudes as related to job goal.  An interest inventory may be given to assist in developing a specific job area.  Some evaluations may focus on specific psychiatric questions related to vocational prognosis with aptitudes and interest inventory.  Other options may include background information and verification as related to job goal.

This evaluation is helpful for individuals with a past work history greater than one month.  With the limited evaluation, usually one or two specific areas make-up the limited evaluation.

Status Requirements for Service: 02, 06, 10, 16, 18, 20, 22, 32

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form
  2. Authorization for Service
  3. Authorization for travel if needed
  4. Documentation of Disability
  5. Medical History
  6. VR Case Notes
  7. Able to care for own personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Community Work Adjustment
Service Code: 202

Community Work Adjustment assists individuals training in a competitive employment environment with skills being developed for a specific job.

Opportunities for personal and social adjustment in an environment closely matched to the person’s interest and abilities.

Job Readiness skills are based on community standards. Staff will provide job coaching and follow-up with the employer on progress and work skills at the community site.

Status Requirements for Service: 18, 20

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Documentation of Disability
  4. Medical Information
  5. VR Case Notes
  6. Must be 16 years of age or older
  7. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Work Evaluation
Service code: 140

A work evaluation measures physical capacities, work habits, work behaviors, and functional skills. The evaluation can be at R.I.N.G. or a community setting. Recommendations are included in the report with vocational options and recommended interventions. Upon completion of the individualized work evaluation, a staffing is scheduled. The trainee, their counselor, and R.I.N.G. attend the staffing.

The observations include the following:

 

Status Requirements for Service: 02, 06, 10, 16, 18

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Authorization for transportation if needed
  4. Documentation of disability
  5. Medical Information
  6. VR Case Notes
  7. Must be 16 years of age or older
  8. Able to care for own personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Career Orientation/ Job Sampling
Service code: 360

Job Sampling can work for you!

This is a short period of job observation in the community at various industries and employers. The purpose of job sampling is to assist the client in choosing an appropriate job.

This is also an opportunity for the client to ask questions about the job while observing.

When completed information about what the client thought about the job is recorded, it is discussed with the client what their interest and potential is for this type of employment.

Status Requirements for Service: 10, 18, 20

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Documentation of Disability
  4. Medical Information
  5. VR Case Record
  6. Must be 16 years of age or older
  7. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

Supported Employment

Supported Employment is a transitional program designed to aid persons with disabilities in locating and maintaining employment. Our employees are dependable and highly motivated workers who are striving toward their own goals and the chance to achieve success through employment. Supported employment gives the additional assistance and training they need to make it.

Supported Employment is also designed to network with local businesses, discovering labor needs and providing a labor force. The need of manpower for a business can shift on a monthly, even daily basis. Through Supported Employment, we can react by providing trainees who are ready to work in your areas of high turnover, or departments that have had recent changes. We have the flexibility of a labor force and a job site trainer. The job site trainer, or Job Coach, helps to minimize a company’s recruitment cost.

First, we contact the employer to identify labor needs. Second, based on a trainee’s work skills and evaluation, the preliminary job matching takes place at RING. Finally, we present the employer with the best candidate. This eliminates the majority of a business’ hassle of hiring because the future employees are pre-screened. A Job Coach can lower training costs as well. The Coach can tailor instruction to the needs of the employee thereby encouraging a timely rise to competency.  The Coach’s responsibility is to guarantee job completion. Our labor force is tremendous; the employees are trained to develop job skills. Their goal is employment.

The Supported Employment Program provides industries with a job site trainer who will come to your site and train individuals with disabilities to meet your needs.

Referral Requirements:

  1. Referral Form with reason for referral
  2. Authorization for Services
  3. Documentation of Disability
  4. Medical Information
  5. VR Case Record
  6. Must be 16 years of age or older
  7. Able to care for personal needs or have an attendant for assistance

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