29 Cloister AvenueThe programs found at Cloister Avenue are the Specialized Services Unit(SSU) and the Vocational Unit(VU). The SSU is licensed as an adult training facility by DPW and by the Office of Aging. Specific training areas include the development of self-help skills, socialization, motor skills and communication. The format of the program is geared to individual, small group and large group. The VU is licensed as a work activities program by DPW and is our vocational training program. The focal point of this unit is work. Each individual is encouraged to develop skills to participate in mobile work crew, job sites in industry, and eventually, for those capable of doing so, to placement in competitive employment.
29 Cloister Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:(717)626-1900 & (717)733-0710
Fax:(717)733-2966
Email:earsbt@dejazzd.com
The programs found at Fulton Street the Vocational Unit(VU) and the Advanced Training Unit(ATU). This VU is licensed as a work activities program by DPW and is our main vocational training program. The focal point of this unit is work. Each individual is encouraged to develop skills to participate in mobile work crew, job sites in industry, and eventually, for those capable of doing so, to placement in competitive employment. The ATU is also a licensed work activities center by DPW. ATU placement is based on an individual's ability to work under limited supervision, while maintaining a prescribed level of production skills. Individual training programs help the person refine their work skills for participation in mobile work crew, and for placement in competitive employment. The ATU serves mainly individuals with emotional and mental disabilities.
121 West Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:(717)626-1900 & (717)733-0710
Fax:(717)733-2966
Email:earsbt@dejazzd.com
The Mobile Work Crew is made up of workers who are selected from the VU and the Advanced Training Unit. Selection is based on criteria that ensure that the individual has the skills to work on a semi-independent basis. The jobs done by the mobile work crew include: Cleaning, lawn care, light maintenance, and production work. All work is done outside of the EARS facilities. EARS also provides transportation to our clients who reside in Lancaster County. Transportation is based on need, location, and capacity of vans.
Job Crews offer:
Lawn Care Services:
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