CRI provides work services, at CRI and in the community, to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

At CRI we believe that independence for individuals with disabilities begins with work and employment. We offer a variety of services to help individuals develop their vocational goals, build work skills, gain work experience, and find and keep the right job in the community or at our own site.

CRI is a Community Rehabilitation Program that provides vocational services at CRI and in the community to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.  We believe that independence for individuals with disabilities begins with work and employment.  We offer a variety of services to help individuals develop their vocational goals, build work skills, gain work experience, and find and keep the right job in the community or at our own site.

Intake/Orientation: CRI Vocational Rehabilitation staff provide an intake and orientation process that includes an interview/tour, employment eligibility determination, medical information, and other paperwork.

Assessment: As assessment will identify an individual’s strengths and limitations.  It is also used to provide a baseline for developing vocational services.  Further, assessments are conducted to determine potential eligibility for services at CRI.
 
Work Services: Individuals engage in paid work activity and are provided various packaging/assembly jobs.  A work plan with six-month follow-ups is conducted.  Individuals are rated on a variety of areas such as quality and quantity of work, attendance, and punctuality.

Supported Employment: Identified and interested individuals are referred to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for Supported Employment (SE) services.  The local DVR office will determine eligibility and arrange for a local vendor to work with the individual on his/her community employment goals.

Rest Area Maintenance: In a joint contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, CRI’s State Association, CRI hires individuals to assist with maintaining six rest area sites throughout Chippewa and Rusk counties.  The program operates from April through November each year.

Speech and Language Therapy: Individuals with limited communication skills may receive speech and language therapy if eligibility and referral requirements are met.  Services are provided to develop and enhance functional communication abilities and other areas of need.