CARF accredited programs
Marion Goodwill Industries has been accredited by CARF for five years for its Community Employment Services, Job Development, Job-Site Training and Job Supports.

What is CARF?
Founded in 1966, CARF is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes quality rehabilitation services. It does this by establishing standards of quality for organizations to use as guidelines in developing and offering their programs or services to consumers. CARF uses the standards to determine how well an organization is serving its consumers and how it can improve.

The CARF standards are developed with input from consumers, rehabilitation professionals, state and national organizations and funders. Every year the standards are reviewed and new ones are developed to keep pace with changing conditions and current consumer needs.

What does it mean to be accredited?
After an organization applies for accreditation of its services or programs, CARF sends professionals in the field to conduct an on-site survey to determine the degree to which the organization meets the standards. CARF surveyors also consult with staff members and offer suggestions for improving the quality of services.

CARF-accredited programs and services have demonstrated that they substantially met internationally recognized standards. CARF accreditation means that you can be confident that an organization has made a commitment to continually enhance the quality of its services and programs, and its focus on consumer satisfaction.

The benefits of accreditation for consumers of services
Choosing CARF accredited programs and services gives you the assurance that:
...• The programs or services actively involve consumers in selecting, planning and using services.
...• The organization's programs and services have met consumer, state-of-the-art international
...• standards of performance.
...• These standards were developed with the involvement and input of consumers.
...• The organization is focused on assisting each consumer in achieving his or her chosen
...• goals and outcomes.

Programs available
Workforce Development
Workforce Development is geared toward job training and placement for individuals. Services offered are:
...• Career Exploration
...• Job Seeking Skills Training
...• Community Based Assessment
...• Work Adjustment
...• Job Coaching / Mentoring
...• Job Development and Placement

These programs help individuals explore possible careers and prepare them for the job market. In job development and placement, we match individuals with appropriate employment with the community.

Agencies such as the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Bureau of Workman's Compensation and Job and Family Services refer individuals who are in need of job and training services. Self-referrals are also accepted.

Community Based Assessment
In order to place an individual in a permanent job, often his/her work skills need to first be evaluated in an actual employment setting.

The Community Based Assessment is a trial work period which lasts from two to four weeks. The employer provides the job position, someone to train the individual, and a written evaluation at the end of the period. The individual is employed by Goodwill and a job coach is provided to assist the individual, if needed. Essentially, the employer receives a free temporary employee, while helping Goodwill evaluate the individual's skills, abilities, and work habits for future job placement.

Employers - Hire a Goodwill Referral
A Goodwill referral is a person with a disability or another barriers to employment who wants to work. Our services are designed to ensure individuals are well matched to the job, thereby achieving success in the workplace.

Funding is available from various agencies to assist employers with training, job coaches, workplace modifications and more. Employers who hire Goodwill referrals set a higher standard in the community, as they are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities become self-sufficient through employment.

For additional information or if you have questions about any of our Workforce Development Programs, please contact:
...• Doris Turner, V.P. of Workforce Development, dturner@mariongoodwill.org, 740-382-2418,
...• 340 W. Fairground Street, Marion, Ohio 43302

Do you have a disability or other severe obstacle to working? Marion Goodwill's Workforce Development Program may be able to help. Our Workforce Development Department serves individuals in Marion, Delaware, Union, Crawford, and Morrow counties.