Special points of
interest:
ODC moves more people
from agency programs to
jobs in the community
ODC Work Crews and
Project Search introduce
work to many with great
success
63% of new referrals to
ODC went directly into
Community Employment
Programs
ODC programs receive
another THREE year
CARF accreditation
In this issue:
Movement to Community 1
Employment “Up North” 3
2013 ANNUAL AWARDS 4-5
ODC Special Events; CARF 6
Project Search 7
CommunityConnect
Day Services
8
Demographics, Income
Sources, Stats
9
#’s Served 10
Effectiveness &
Efficiencies
11-12
Support Staff 14—
15
Employers 13
Take you Legislator to
Work, Work Crews
2
ODC’s vision is “communities strengthened and enriched by the abilities and contributions of all members.” Progress toward community inclusion and employment is part of each individual’s work and life goals.
In 2013, 594 program participants benefitted from a variety of services including employment training, job acquisition and retention and community connections.
MOVEMENT toward community employment resulted in 217 work experiences, hires or supported job retentions.
MOVEMENT to community was possible with the jobs provided by 149 community employers. Integrated supported employment ended the year with 119 individuals employed or in process.
The majority, 64 of 101 new referrals to ODC went directly into community employment services.
For 16 individuals in agency based training programs, the MOVEMENT to community included the addition of services geared toward assessing career interests and developing jobs in the community including referral to DVR.
In 2013, 18 center based individuals obtained jobs in the community.
Services income demonstrated MOVEMENT to community with a shift from 20% of ODC service income coming from community employment programs in 2009 to 30% in 2013.
MOVEMENT to community for 41 individuals meant “trying work out” in a small community work crew. Employers including WOW, Manilla Gorilla, Mariani, the Rafters, and Express Recycling called upon ODC to meet their seasonal and peak work times with competent, willing and capable workers. As a result, two hires occurred at Manilla Gorilla.
MOVEMENT to community for some means “giving back, inclusion and contribution” in the form of volunteering. Community life connections were made through volunteering for Home Delivered Meals, Adopt a Park, Rotary Winter Wonderland, Ronald McDonald House, Book Drive Delivery, McMillan marsh clean up, watering Main Street flowers, Bethel Flower Delivery, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, St. Vincent de Paul stocking, laundry for The Neighborhood Table, and the Humane Society.
PEOPLE on the MOVE > > >> to community.
MOVEMENT TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT YEAR END COMPARISONS % people active # people active
in supported in supported % service income % service income
employment employment from center based from community
year end * year end * (prevoc) programs employment programs
2009 20% 58 77% 20%
2010 25% 70 70% 19%
2011 25% 80 64% 23%
2012 33% 111 60% 25%
2013 35% 119 55% 30%
* represents % and # of people active in supported employment through long term support
2013 ODC
Outcomes Management Report Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.
Take Your Legislator to Work celebrated October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month to acknowledge and celebrate Wisconsin workers with disabilities. “It’s time to showcase the skills and talents of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. People with disabilities who love their jobs and want to show their legislator the importance of community employment.”
People who participated in the Take Your Legislator to Work
Campaign had their legislator visit them briefly at work sometime
during the month of October 2013.
Wisconsin Senator Tom Tiffany visited with Tom Whitmans at
Kwik Trip in Merrill. Wisconsin Representative Mary Czaja,
35th Assembly District, visited Daniel Garner at Drew’s Piggly
Wiggly.
Wisconsin State Senator Julie Lassa and Scott Krug,
Representative 72nd Assembly District, visited with Jason
Ward at WOW in Wisconsin Rapids.
EXPOSING INDIVIDUALS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
MOVEMENT to community for 41 individuals meant “trying work out” through a small work crew.
Employers including WOW Logistics, Manilla Gorilla, Mariani Packing Company, the Rafters Baseball Team, and Express Recycling called upon ODC to meet their seasonal and peak work times with com-
petent, willing and capable workers. As a result, two hires occurred at Manilla Gorilla, one hire at WOW, and one hire at Express Recycling.
MOVEMENT toward community employment resulted in 217 work experiences, hires or supported job retentions.
MOVEMENT to community was made possible with the jobs provided by 149 community employers. Integrated supported employment ended the year with 119 individuals employed or in process.
The majority (63%) of new referrals to ODC went directly into community employment services.
For 16 individuals in agency based training programs, the MOVEMENT to community expanded with the addition of community employment services to their programming.
Eighteen center based individuals obtained jobs in the community.
Services income demonstrated MOVEMENT to community with a shift from 20% of ODC service income coming from community employment programs in 2009 to 30% in 2013.
George and Lucas HIRED by Manilla Gorilla. George with his new car made possible
by his new job at Manilla Gorilla.
JOB CLUB—Connected people who
are contemplating and participating in
community employment.
Opportunities to attend Job Fairs,
tour businesses, meet with
employers, and discover community
resources available for people looking
for jobs were provided throughout
2013
ODC Employment Resources “up North” -
“There are many consumers that are unique and who I am very proud of. To
choose just one person to talk about was not easy, but I have chosen a man
named Daryl.
Daryl had never held a community based job. After setting up a meeting
with Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, Dick Huseby agreed to
meet and discuss “unmet needs” within the company that Daryl could do.
A short time later, Daryl began his job in the distribution department
opening mail and putting together policies.
Now you’re thinking ‘What is so special about this?’ - First off, this is the
first person Church Mutual has hired through Supported Employment; but
more than that, let me tell you about Daryl.
Daryl was born with spina bifida. He has never walked a day in his life. He
needs daily help from his group home staff to help him get out of bed, get dressed, get his braces
on, and get strapped into his wheelchair just to begin his day. Each day, he takes the bus to work.
On the job, adaptations were created for him to perform the clerical parts of his job.
Daryl has been at his job now for 21/2 years and makes $10.30 per hour.
Daryl never knew what it would be like to have a job in the community. He states that he enjoys
each and every day that he works. He loves his job, is grateful for such a wonderful employer and
continues to tell me how much he appreciates the help the supported employment program gave
him to make a dream come true,”
Sandy Ewan, ODC Employment Resource Agent
“I think as we look at all employees, regardless of their situation, we see that work brings us dignity.
We become a functioning part of society. It is important for us as employers to give people a place
to begin,” Dick Huseby, Human Resources, Church Mutual
100%
99%
89% 97%
100%
98%
2013 EMPLOYER SATISFACTIONWas it a good job match with your business?
Are you satisfied with the working relationship with
ODC?
Are you satisfied with the follow‐up from ODC staff?
Would you be a reference for ODC's EmploymentProgram? Yes/No
Are you satisfied with ODC's support services?
Are you satisfied with the job performance of theemployees?
ODC Employment Resources worked with 149 community employers in 2013
to develop and support jobs for people in their communities.
ODC’s 2013 PARTNERSHIP AWARD WINNER!
CITY OF MARSHFIELD— Without our partners, we would not be able
to fulfill our mission. We are proud to say that our great relationship with
the City of Marshfield has been established for many years and in a variety of
ways. ODC’s mission is to develop employment opportunities for individuals
in the community. The City of Marshfield not only partnered with ODC to
make this happen, they were creative, open to possibilities and to the skills
and abilities of individuals.
They discovered where the skills and abilities of individuals would work for
the needs they had within their departments. The first hire was Eric. He
paved the way and set the bar high, proving that ODC candidates are
talented, capable, and versatile. He was hired in the Finance Department and
has been working there for over a year. Second was Brett’s hire in the IT
Department. His attention to detail and focus impressed his co-workers
immediately. The third hire was Josh for a parking monitor position.
In addition to hiring people, the City of Marshfield employees have utilized
ODC’s Hidden Creek catering and lunch offerings. When ODC’s fund raiser,
“Locals on Stage” took place in Marshfield, Mayor Chris Meyer, Retired Fire
Chief Jim Schmidt, and Police chief Gary Jepsen were part of the Men’s Dance
Troupe.
2013 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD— Kwik Trip “s” Seven Locations :
Wisconsin Rapids (West Grand Ave, 8th St S, Plover Rd); Marshfield; Wausau; Merrill; Plover
ODC’s Employer of the Year could not have been presented to a more deserving company. In just over
one year, Kwik Trip has provided employment for TEN individuals in SEVEN different store locations in
central Wisconsin.
Kwik Trip’s mission is “to service our customer and community more effectively than anyone else by treating our customers,
co-workers and suppliers as we, personally, would like to be treated and to make a difference in someone’s life”. Kwik Trip’s
mission and ODC’s mission blended perfectly to match individuals with a strong desire and ability to work with needs within
the Kwik Trip stores.
The retail helper program provides opportunities to empower and strengthen the independence of community members,
fulfills a legitimate business need in the stores while meeting its mission to make a difference in someone’s life.
April Hoesly, Store Leader at West Grand Avenue Kwik Trip Wisconsin Rapids states, “While
we know we have made a difference in someone’s life, we also recognize they are making a
more substantial difference in ours. We have an appreciation for one another while helping
our stores reach goals in cleanliness and guest services.”
George Haskins was ODC Wisconsin Rapids
Personal Achievement Winner. George had worked
in the food service industry for many years and
intermittently within ODC employment training
programs. A year ago George found his niche at
Manilla Gorilla and has since become a leader and key
employee there. He was hired by them to unload
trucks and price products, but his supervisor quickly
recognized his skills. Soon he began picking and
packing item for shipment as well as organizing the
warehouse.
Jeff Wichlacz was ODC Marshfield’s Personal
Achievement Award Winner for 2013. When Jeff
started at ODC, he struggled with anxiety and
depression, and had been unable to work for nine years.
Slowly he built up his confidence and in July 2010, Jeff
started at Security Health in Marshfield. Jeff excelled
and was offered a position in January of 2011.
2013 ANNUAL
AWARD WINNERS
Jere Johnson, 2013 John P Melsen Volunteer
Service Award Recipient. The definition of a
volunteer is someone who gives of their time and
talents without expectation of monetary payment or
compensation. Jere’s time spent in ODC’s Day
Service Program demonstrates that he is genuinely
interested in providing joy, attention, and value to the
people in day services. He gave of his time over the
years in other capacities as well, participating and
helping with fund raising events such as Locals on
Stage and the Packer Tailgate Tour.
“Louie” - ODC’s Pet Therapy Volunteer of the Year
Some might think, “he’s only a guinea pig or worse…
a rat….” but to many individuals in ODC’s Day
Service Program, Louie is unconditional affection,
acceptance, and friendship. People who can’t or are
reluctant to connect with others, found an easy,
unthreatening bond with a living creature.
ODC annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of individuals, the employers who make
our mission possible, the partners that collaborate with ODC, and the volunteers who share their
talents and time with ODC.
The event has grown over the years primarily because the stories, the relationships, and successes
are so inspirational.
Personal Achievement Award winners and nominees, along with their guests who are often their
community employer, are recognized and celebrated for their achievements at their job and in the
community. Employers are able to see what an impact the opportunity to work has provided for
people and others are able hear how much employers appreciate the individuals they are privileged
to work with.
2013 NOMINEES—Congratulations!
An Evening to Inspire—
Raised awareness and made new friends
for ODC in the Marshfield Community.
Thanks to Lyle and Julie Lang for
believing in ODC’s mission and working
so hard to make this event a success.
This event raised friends and $8,560 in
donations and sponsorships.
ODC hosts special events, trainings and advocacy/
educational events during 2013
Job Coaching 101—Presented by Nancy
Molfenter and Sponsored by APSE. This one day
event at ODC hosted job placement staff from
agencies across the state. The
entire day focused on creating
and supporting employment for
individuals with disabilities at
community jobs.
“It is my pleasure to inform Opportunity Development Centers, Inc., that
you have been accredited by CARF International for a period of three
years for the following services:
Community Employment Services—Employment Supports Community Employment Services— Job Development Employment Planning Services Organizational Employment Services Governance Standards Applied
The accreditation will extend through March 2016. This achievement is an
indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to
improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services,
personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of
practice excellence ,” Brian J Boon, President/CEO, CARF International.
CARF accreditation— a commitment to EXCELLENCE
Packer Tailgate Tour Raised
$86,027 in net proceeds
Locals on Stage
Raised $16,808 in net proceeds
How satisfied are you with the
Supported Employment Program?
100%
Are you listened to & is your input
respected? 95%
Are you happy with your rate of pay?
93%
Do you help develop
your goals? 90%
Is your job a safe
place to work? 90%
Do you feel the ODC staff treat you fairly?
96%
Supported Employment Satisfaction - 82 SURVEYS
Project SEARCH 2013-2014
The 2014 intern graduates completed their first rotations
and gained invaluable work experience. Rotations were
made in the Birth Center and Pediatrics, Laundry, Four
Season’s dining, NICU, Environmental Services, Central
Sterilization Services, Progenitor Cell Transplant, Patient
Access, Subway and Supply Chain Procurement.
For this year’s students, the path to finding employment
after high school is much more promising with the
exposure and training they have received during this last
school year.
The 2013 Project Search graduates completed their rotations in the
departments at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, well-prepared to begin adult
life and the world of work.
As in the previous year, the students amazed themselves and others with
the individual growth, maturity and preparedness to pursue careers in their
communities.
Sean—Working 20 hours a week as a PHARMACY TECH at
WALGREENS.
Alyssa—Working 20 hours a week in HOUSEKEEPING AND
KITCHEN at the new HOTEL MARSHFIELD.
Katie—Working 16 hours per week in HOUSEKEEPING AT
MINISTRY ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL.
Andrew—Looking for a permanent p/t office/clerical position.
Cirstin—Hired 16 hours a week in HOUSEKEEPING at MINISTRY
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL.
Logan—Looking for a permanent p/t office/clerical position.
The 1st Project SEARCH - Project SEARCH was developed in 1996 by Nurse J. Erin Riehle, then the
Director of the Emergency Department at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
As the flagship program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital provides technical assistance for replication and
overall leadership to Project SEARCH world-wide. Project SEARCH has grown from one original program to
150 programs across 42 states and 4 other countries. www.projectsearch.us
2013 Graduates
Where are they now?
Focusing on Ability meant being a partner in changing
young people’s lives through a program called Project
Search. Marshfield Public Schools, Ministry St. Joseph’s
Hospital, DVR, CCCW and ODC collaborated again this year
to provide and support internship opportunities for students
during their last year of school. As interns the students spend
part of their day receiving classroom instruction and the other
part as interns in different departments of the hospital.
ODC CommunityConnects Day Services—
Movement to Community meant the completion of the CommunityLink Grant
through CCCW…(& hopefully the start of those opportunities in the future). The
philosophy of the Grant was to facilitate normal and natural individualized
involvement in clubs, groups and “things to do” in the community.
Six Participants were linked to clubs or activities of interest in the community.
Intake and Referral processes were modified to include questions regarding
community connections, interests, preferences.
An Assessment Tool was developed to help gather more information about the
individual and how their lives could be enhanced through natural participation
and activity in their community.
Sensitivity training was provided to area businesses & individuals interacting
with grant participants. Individuals received social coaching regarding expected
behavior and interactions at the clubs and organizations they chose.
ODC CommunityConnects Day Services—
Community life connections were made through volunteering for Home Delivered Meals, Adopt A Park, Rotary Winter
Wonderland, Ronald McDonald House, Book Drive Delivery, McMillan Marsh clean up, watering Main Street flowers, Bethel
Flower Delivery, Salvation Army Bell Ring, St. Vincent de Paul stocking, laundry for the Neighborhood Table, and the
Southwood County Humane Society.
ODC CommunityConnects Day Services—
Community life connections meant inclusion and participation in community activities, clubs, and opportunities.
107 people participated in ODC’s
CommunityConnects Day Services
during 2013.
Most individuals are also involved in
center based employment training
programs and / or are supported at
their jobs in the community.
Referral Sources for ODC Programs
The major agencies contracting with ODC to provide services for people with disabilities include: CCCW, DVR, Wood County Human Services, and additional family care units outside of our surrounding communities including individuals from WWC (Clark County). Additional funding for services is derived from area schools, individuals funded through IRIS, and private pay individuals.
The demographics of ODC for 2013 indicate that 54% of individuals are served in the Wisconsin Rapids area and 46% in Marshfield & North.
The percentage of people with a primary diagnosis of developmental disability at 69% represents the largest disability group that ODC serves. This is a 3% increase from 2012.
The percentage of people with multiple disabilities was 56%.
22.5% between 16-25 The largest percentage of people served were in the age groups 26 - 35 and 46—55. This is a shift from previous years when the largest percentage was 19 to 25.
22.9% between 26-35 Male clients account for 60% of people served.
17.2% between 36-45 The largest percentage (95%) of people served were Caucasian.
22.9% between 46-55
12.3% between 56-65
PROGRAM STATISTICS AND COMPARISONS
DVR 2013 2012 2011 2010 Family Care/County 2013 2012 2011 2010
# served 137 122 116 127 # served 429 409 377 359 # of new served 78 62 64 59 # of new served 56 64 49 55
# closed 64 63 56 75 # closed 52 36 32 31
#Job Placements 12 10 10 21 # work crew/enclave 42 39 37
# Supported 18 21 11 6 # in supported year end 119 110 80 69 # retaining jobs year end 117 107 79 66 % supported job retention 98% 97% 98% 95%
Other Funding IRIS, Schools, Private Pay # served 28 38 32 102 # of new served 14 22 17 70 # closed 13 24 87 87
2013 Demographics of People Served
Production Sales69%
Family Care ‐CCCW, WWC, Care Wisconsin
25%
Wood County Human Services
1%
Other Funding
2%
DVR3%
Income Sources
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
WORK SERVICES 152 142 156 154 155 159 156
WORKSKILLS 122 135 118 120 105 100 99
7 5 5 5 7 5 3
19 14 14 9
129 113 85 74 64 63 62
TOTALS 429 409 378 362 331 328
M IN U S D U A L 0 0 1 3 1 3
429 409 377 359 330 325 320
11 4 14 15 0 0 0
0 14 10 8 16 21 33
0 3 11 3 3 7 11
35 31 30 51 46 36 48
0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
48 34 24 60 79 96 106
49 49 53 17 11 17 6
TOTALS 143 135 143 145 159 180 207
M IN U S D U A L 6 13 27 18 29 21 35
Total DVR 137 122 116 127 130 159 172
OTHERW2 0 1 2 67 76 104 120
1 2 2 3 5 3 3
14 17 13 6 6 0 0
13 18 15 26 32 30 24
Total Other 28 38 32 102 119 137 147
School Work Program
SUPPORTED FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTS
DM INTERVIEW/SKILL DETERMINATION DM WORK EVALUATION
DM CREDENTIAL PROGRAM or WORK EXPERIENCE
MATERIAL HANDLING ASSESSMENT MATERIAL HANDLING CERTIFICATION MATERIAL HANDLING WORK EXPERIENCE JOB DEVELOPMENT
DVR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Private Pay
IRIS
Total Family Care & County
DVR PROGRAMS
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
ASSESSMENT
WORK ADJUSTMENT
BEGINNINGS
BLENDEDVOC DAY SERVICE (ONLY)
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
2013 #’s Served Report FAMILY CARE/COUNTY
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT EFFECTIVENESS MEASURES
Long Term Support—Supported Employment 2012 2013 GOAL (Min—Opt) 2013 Actual Maximize # of hours worked per week 9.8 12-18 11.2
Maximize % working at Goal # of hours per week 96% 90-100% 93%
Maximize earnings $7.44 >=$7.25 $7.80
Maximize % of employees receiving benefits 18% 25-40% 17%
Maximize % of employees receiving wage increase 9% 45-65% 9%
Maximize % of employees receiving a promotion 1% 5-15% 6%
Maximize % of employees receiving more hours 7% 5-15% 6%
Maximize # of successful closures 0 2-6 2
Maximize % on the job end of year 96% 75%-98% 98%
DVR Supported Employment
Maximize % of DVR Supported hires 95% 80-100% 24 or 100%
Maximize % of DVR Supported maintaining jobs 72% 65-85% 100%
Community Based Employment
Maximize the % of DVR Placements 64% 50%/55%/60% 9 of 29 or 31%
Maximize the # of hours worked per week 26 20-40 19
Maximize earnings $8.18 >=$7.50 $8.57
Maximize % receiving benefits 33% 35-55% 22%
Maximize % of employees receiving a wage increase 33% 65-85% 11%
Maximize % placements retaining jobs at 6 month review 100% 50% 91%
CENTER BASED EFFECTIVENESS MEASURES 2012 2013 GOAL (Min—Opt) 2013 Actual
Maximize the % of personal goals achieved Work Services 62% 80% - 100% 62% Workskills 62% 80% - 90% 62% BlendedVoc Day Services 74% 80% - 90% 86%
Maximize productivity (% who maintained or increased individual productivity) Work Services 54% 45% - 65% 54% Workskills 62% 45% - 65% 62%
Maximize # integrating into community through volunteering 55 20-40-50 58
Maximize # in work crew or enclave 39 5-8-10 42
30 DAY Follow-Up Results - # of Surveys—51 Contact is made with individuals 30 days following discharge from programming to track the outcomes of services.
Did ODC assist you in achieving personal goals? 97% of those responding said — Yes
Were you satisfied with the help that ODC gave you? 97% of those responding said — Yes Status 30 Days Post Discharge Program at Discharge 25 Employed 14 Community Based Employment 6 Further services not needed 17 DVR Supported Employment 4 Receiving Recommended Services 13 Prevocational Training Program 6 No Response 1 Long Term Supported Employment 8 Other 2 Assessment 1 Refused Recommended Services 5 Other
2013 EFF ICIENCY MEASURES 2012 2013 Goal 2013 Actual
DVR Job Development Min—Opt
· To minimize the # of days from entering 68 80/70/60 77 Ave. Job Development to job experience or hire
· Minimize # of days from referral to intake 24.6 90/60/30 10.5 Ave.
DVR Supported Employment Program
· To minimize the number of days from 170 100/90/80 199 Ave. entering SEP to hire
· Minimize the # of days from referral to entrance 4 90/60/30 1.6 Ave.
Long Term Supported Employment Program
· To minimize the # of days between 0 90/80/70 119 Ave. losing a job & acquiring a new job
· To maximize the # of Supported Employment to 0 2/4/6 0 independently maintain employment (Closures)
· Minimize # of days from referral to intake 1 90/60/30 1 Ave.
Long Term Prevocational Services
· Minimize # of days from referral to intake 8 90/60/30 9.5 Ave.
Long Term Funded Workskills/BlendedVoc Day Services
· Minimize # of days from referral to intake 16 90/60/30 13 Ave.
REBALANCING GOALS FOR 2013
· Maximize # adding or transferring to community employment services 20 10/15/20 16
· Maximize # of new referrals who go directly into community employment services or a combination of community and prevocational services 53/90 or 58% 50% 64/101 or 63%
· Maximize # of agency based individuals who obtain at least p/t integrated employment 19 10/15/20 14
63% or 64 out
of 101 new
referrals went
directly into
community
AGENCY BASED EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SURVEY
194 Surveys
Percentage indicates an approval range of
“satisfied” to “exceeds
expectations”.
98% How happy are you with your goals & results?
93%
97%
91%
93%
Is your work place safe?
How satisfied are you with services you receive from ODC?
How happy are you with your rate of pay?
Did you help develop your goals?
Marshfield
A & B Process Systems
AmericInn
Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant
Associated Sales & Leasing
Baltus Oil Company
Bear’s Taxidermy
Berryland Farms
Blue Heron Brew Pub
Britten’s Greenhouse
Burger King of Marshfield
Cabinet Shop
Central Wis Fair Association
Chestnut Center for the Arts
Child Care Centers of Mfld
Chips Restaurant
Church Mutual
City of Marshfield—Finance Dept
City of Marshfield—IT Dept
City of Marshfield—Police Dept
Courtside Furniture
Dragt Chiropractic
Figi’s—Data Services
Figi’s—Grounds & Maintenance
Golden Dawn Dairy
Gondolier Restaurant
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Goodwill Industries of NC Wis
Hancock Fabrics
Hardee’s of Colby
Hardee’s of Merrill
Hiller’s True Value Hardware
Hotel Marshfield
Janet’s Yarn and Crafts
Kwik Trip—Marshfield
Kwik Trip—Merrill
Kwik Trip—Wausau
Kuyoth Custom Auto
Lang Furniture
Laundry Room
Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Marshfield Area United Way
Marshfield Public Library
Marshfield Scrap
Marshfield Senior Community Center
McDonald’s of Marathon City
McDonald’s of Marshfield
McMillan Electric
Melody Garden Ice Cream Parlor
Menzner Lumber
Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital—Environmental Services
Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital—Food and Nutrition
Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital—PACU
Mueller Publishing
Nasonville Dairy
Northside Elder Estates
Northwoods Evergreen
Pick’n Save
Piggly Wiggly
Pinecrest Nursing Home
Pizza Hut
Pomp’s Tire
Quality Roofing
Riverside Athletic Club
Rose Bowl Lanes
Scotty’s Pizza
Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Inc.
Staab Construction
Stoney River Assisted Living
Stratford Sport and Spine
Taco Bell
Target
Three’s Company
Walgreens—Marshfield
Walgreens—Merrill
Walmart
Weber’s Farm
Wendorf Bus
Wood County Transportation
Wooden Creations
Woodfield Inn and Suites
Younkers
Wisconsin Rapids
Accurate Auto
Advanced Disposal
Air Communications
Anytime Fitness
Anointing Oil Faith Church
Arborview Court
Arborwood Lodge
Atomic Joe’s Coffee Co.
Bank A Count.
Bev’s Floral
Bob Gleason Insurance Services
Bowlmor
Boys and Girls Club
Bull’s Eye Country Club
Bull’s Eye Credit Union
Burger King
C & S Sales
Central Wis Counseling
Central Wis Home Builders Assoc.
Chips of Wisconsin Rapids
Community Care of Central Wisconsin
Country Tots Child Dev Ctr.
Culver’s
Department of Transportation
Express Recycling Solutions Inc
Farmers Insurance
Fey Printing
FRP Composites
Goodwill Industries of NCW
HJ Aviation
Incourage Community Foundation
Jennings & Co.
Jeremiah’s Crossing
Kwik Trip—8th St S
Kwik Trip—Hwy 54
Kwik Trip—Plover
Kwik Trip West Grand
Laura’s Café
Literacy Council Marathon/Wood
Manilla Gorilla
Mariani Packing Company
Nekoosa Floral and Gifts
Paper City Savings
Pomp’s Tire Service
Quality Feed and Seed
Quality Foods IGA – Baker Dr
Quality Foods IGA – West Grand
Quality Plus Printing
Rapids Sign
Renaissance Distribution Center
Renaissance Learning
River City Cab
SKS Machine
Sleep Inn
South Wood County Humane Society
Taco Johns
The UPS Store
Tractor Supply Company
Unifirst Corporation
V.I.P Kennels
Walgreen’s
Walmart
Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority
Wisconsin Rapids Rafter’s
WoodTrust Bank
WOW Logistics
YMCA – Adventure Center
YMCA – Wellness Center
149 BUSINESSES EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ODC EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES (NEW Employers in BOLD)
THANK YOU to the employers
who hired capable, motivated
employees through ODC’s
Employment Resources!
We couldn’t fulfill our mission
without you!
ODC Exceptional Needs Specialists, Job Coaches, Job/Employment/Kitchen Facilitators =
Support, Assistance, Encouragement, Learning, Participation, Success
EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS SPECIALISTS What if you couldn’t use the bathroom without
help; couldn’t eat without someone feeding you;
couldn’t get around without someone assisting
you; had diabetes but you were unable to
monitor your blood sugars; had epilepsy that
caused seizures that threatened your life; had
limited or no control of your hands, your legs….
How vulnerable would you feel? How important
would it be to have someone who is
compassionate, respectful, and concerned about
your feelings helping you?
All employees in services at ODC must
demonstrate that they have all of these
characteristics, especially our Exceptional Needs
Specialists. No one should ever feel
embarrassed, ashamed or self-conscious if there is a need that has to be addressed for them to participate in
any of ODC’s programs. No one should ever feel they can’t participate because of these needs. ODC’s ENS
staff demonstrate every day that each person is valued and deserves to be treated with the utmost of concern for their human dignity.
JOB TRAINERS
We believe that work is an integral part of adult life, whether you have a disability
or not. For individuals whose disabilities impact the ability to work independently,
ODC’s employment support staff are there when and where they are needed.
Whether it’s trying out a job, learning a job, figuring out a problem on the job or
making the improvements and growth necessary to keep a job, the support team is
there to “seamlessly” address any concerns that could affect the person’s ability to
keep their job.
Our goal is to be as invisible as possible, not only for the pride of the person but
for the benefit of the employer who needs to run their business without
interruptions or disruptions. LONG after the tasks of the jobs are learned,
employment resources provide those supports necessary to address concerns and
needs of the individual and the employer.
Job Trainers are a critical connection between the employee and employer to
ensure continued success on the job for the individual and the employer.
FACILITATORS—Job, Employment, Kitchen…
ODC’s job facilitators make it possible for people to learn, to achieve, to challenge themselves to “try”. Working individually with people,
devoting all of their attention to the person and the task provides the means to make goals become outcomes.
The facilitators provide the training, tools and experiences that promote and advance the community employment skills and interests of
individuals.
These positions are not funded through funding agencies. ODC contributors including WoodTrust Bell Foundation, distributions from
endowed funds from Incourage Community Foundation, and the ODC Endowment fund generously provide funding used to support the
wages for these valuable positions that benefit people, one person at a time.
ODC is committed to providing the BEST employment and life enhancing services possible.
Our long history, progressive programming and ability to change and adapt to the needs of the people we serve is evident in
the outcomes achieved in employment for individuals.
Hopefully people, no matter what their disability, will continue to benefit from quality, person-centered and self-determined
goal achievement and daily life.
Our society has come a long way from institutions. We strongly envision a community that recognizes the talents, skills,
abilities and dreams of individuals with disabilities.
It is our sincere hope that those dreams will be achievable for people and that we can contribute in whatever way possible
to make them become reality. Let’s keep thinking forward. Let’s keep thinking community. Let’s keep thinking quality of
life.
1191 Huntington Ave
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 or
2406 E 21st St
Marshfield WI 54449
PH: 715-424-2712
FAX: 715-421-1885
WEB: www. odcinc.com
Opportunity Development
Centers,Inc.
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