Favarh Job Development
Bill Neagus
Bill was sort of introduced by one of his predecessors at Favarh, Dale Bronson. Since he had spoken to the club before, he really didn't need much introduction.
Bill discussed three basic types of the jobs which Favarh clients can do.
Group Supported Employment - Four clients and a job coach train and execute a job at some business establishment. The work is generally repetitious, and payment may be by the hour or by the piece. The business negotiates with Favarh, and clients are paid by Favarh.
Independent/Competitive Employment - Clients are able to work somewhat independently at a business, such as a supermarket or at Michael's. The client is paid through the business's payroll system. Some clients have been on jobs of this sort for decades.
Contract Services - These are generally piece jobs which take place on Favarh's premises, such as bulk mailing jobs. The clients who work on these jobs are generally older and for medical or other problems cannot work in the community.
Bill emphasized that Favarh's clients are often more capable than people realize. One client employed by Legrand Wiremold could actually get along with both management and union - a skill in itself. A client working at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain has been very valuable in the housekeeping department. Some clients work well with machinery - mostly in repetitive applications - because they have very intense focus and are not easily distracted. Some clients work in warehouses or stock shelves. Others launder clothing for the Favarh Thrift Store.
All of these jobs give Favarh's clients a sense of dignity and worth. It is rewarding to Favarh, to employers, and to families to see these client-employees smiling and happy to be doing a job that matters.
Favarh is always looking for more jobs for their clients. We were reminded to make referrals to Bill, and he will follow up to see if there can be a fit between a business and a Favarh client.
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