Page 11 - The NAVIGATOR Newsletter December 2019 Issue

THE NAVIGATOR WINTER 2019 making a difference! The Indiana agency of Globe Star offers quality of life services and programs, based on a relationship- building philosophy and practice of Gentle Teaching. This social vision and framework supports all of our staff in the mentoring of companionship and cultivating a sense of community with others, adding value to our services and programs and to the lives of individuals. Developing companionship and a sense of community with others is essential for one’s sense of self-awareness and social well-being. This is making a difference! Introductory and ongoing training and support is provided for our staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and a learning culture that provides opportunities for student internships, program and vocational coordinators, mentors and direct care providers. For students, both full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible hours to accommodate a study schedule. Students employed by Globe Star will work in the homes and communities of individuals with autism and other persons with intellectual disabilities. “This is an excellent opportunity for a student to further their education, build a portfolio for their future and explore career opportunities. We believe that students who are staying home to attend a local university need jobs—Globe Star needs people who want to change their life while valuing, teaching, and protecting others. The individuals served will reciprocate back to the student ten-fold what is given,” says executive director, Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz. INTERESTED? Applicants must have valid driver’s license and vehicle, and can apply at our website: https://globe-star.org/now/employment-opportunities/ Social Security’s Ticket To Work Program offered at Globe Star Globe Star has become an approved agency for the Employment Network Ticket to Work program. This is an employment support program for individuals with disabilities who want to work and earn enough to become self- supporting. The Ticket Program is sponsored by the Social Security Administration. It is a voluntary program, free of charge to those who qualify and participate. To receive services from an Employment Network, an SSA beneficiary, by choice, assigns the Ticket to a selected EN, with whom services can be coordinated and delivered to help the individual prepare for, locate and maintain employment. Vanessa Willis, MBA, ES, Quality of Work Life Mentor who is based in our Chesterton office, is Globe Star’s certified employment specialist who is trained, experienced, and knowledgeable in working one- on-one with a ticket holder. She is a gifted teacher and mentor, with a background in general and special education. Vanessa is dedicated to changing the lives of Individuals for the better, cultivating their potentials. She is involvedJoininjobucos!aching and mentoring individuals at Globe Star, Grow with us! who have mild, moderate, and severe Learn with us! needs. Committed to maintaining close, working relationships with state and local community agencies, she makes sure that individuals receive all the help that is afforded to them for getting and retaining work life services, without undue stress of excess paperwork. If you are interested in learning more, you may contact her at (219) 921-5492 ext. 104. THE NAVIGATOR Newsletter Produced for Globe Star by QUALITY OF LIFE INSTITUTE, INC., ©2019. All rights reserved 11 Join us! Grow with us! Learn with us!