Welcome to Eggleston Services--Business Services EES Program Description

BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAM
Extended Employment Services

The Business Services Division-Extended Employment Services Program offers the opportunity to work in a supervised environment while achieving the financial and personal rewards that only employment can equal. This is based on the philosophy that the best medium for vocational habilitation is work itself and that the skills and attitudes, which make a person a good employee also enable them to improve their social relationships. The Business Services Division provides vocational assessments, vocational training, employment, and other support services to adults with disabilities. By assisting people in the identification and development of their vocational skills, abilities and interests through paid employment in a supportive environment, the goal of enhancing these individuals’ lives is continually pursued. In addition to learning how to perform various tasks and work duties, employees are also helped to develop attitudes and behaviors which are desirable in an employee; for example, promptness, dependability, ability to complete an assigned task, concern for quality workmanship, proper care of work station and materials, attention to personal appearance, acceptance of instruction and supervision, and learning to get along with fellow workers. The hours of program operation are offered at 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Program Location:
6431 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23509

Services/Benefits Provided:

  • Remunerative Employment
  • Vocational assessment
  • Vocational skill acquisition and development
  • Light duty and return to work programs
  • Individual vocational planning
  • Medication Assistance
  • Supervision by qualified personnel

    • Populations served:

  • Individuals 16 years of age or older with a documented disability

    • Admission criteria:

  • Must have a documented disability
  • Eligible for Community Services Board, Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services or Private Funding.
  • Ability to benefit from services, including willingness to participate in work oriented activities, provided in group settings with the levels of staffing provided under current funding structures.
  • Medical needs do not necessitate skilled Nursing Care during program hours
  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Must be medically stable prior to admission including free from communicable diseases that pose a serious threat as defined by public health authorities (ex. Tuberculosis)
  • Can manage personal care needs including toileting and feeding
  • Must not be deemed a threat to self or others (including no recent history of serious aggressive or violent behavior).
  • Not actively abusing drugs or alcohol.
  • Must submit required intake paperwork for admission.

    • Discharge Criteria:

  • All applicable individual goals have been met.
  • Acceptance in alternate program.
  • Violent or disruptive behavior that poses danger to self or others and that has not been successfully controlled with appropriate support methods.
  • Consistent refusal to participate in activities including community experience.
  • Presents needs which cannot be met with available resources.
  • Services no longer required, excessive absenteeism or does not benefit from program.

    • Program Capacity:

  • 60 total daily

    • Opportunities for vocational services and wage earning:

  • Non integrated work opportunities are available and are paid on a piece rate basis. These opportunities generally consist of packaging, bulk mail work, assembly, shrink-wrapping and other benchwork type tasks. The commensurate wages vary by type of job, please see the site manager for more details.

    • Staff Qualifications:

  • Trained and holds current CPR/ First Aid certification
  • Trained and holds current Medication Assistance certification
  • Trained and holds current Mandt (behavior management) certification
  • Free of communicable disease in any form.
  • Cleared through criminal background investigation and drug testing.
  • Has demonstrated skills and abilities in supporting and training people with cognitive/physical disabilities.

    • Accreditation & Licensure:

  • Eggleston Services, Inc. Business Fulfillment Services are CARF accredited in Organizational Employment Services and Personal and Social Support Services. It is also licensed through the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.