"How can my loved one find meaningful work?"
MEANINGFUL WORK
Empowering individuals with the skills, confidence, and support to succeed in the workplace and become active members of the community.
FINDING THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY
CARC helps individuals discover their strengths, develop workplace skills, and find employment opportunities that match their interests and abilities, with support along the way to help them succeed.
WORK SERVICES PROGRAM:
CARC’s Work Services Program provides hands-on work experience in a supportive environment where individuals can learn at their own pace, build workplace skills, develop good work habits, and experience the pride of earning a paycheck.
Through CARC-operated businesses and partnerships with local industry, individuals gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful work in our community.
OUR GOAL
To help each individual discover what they can do, build confidence in their abilities, and develop the skills needed to pursue greater independence and, when appropriate, employment in the community.
Meaningful employment is more than a paycheck. It builds confidence, creates connections, develops valuable skills, and gives individuals the opportunity to contribute, succeed, and take pride in the work they do.
REAL LIFE
TRUE PURPOSE.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT helps individuals find and succeed in paid jobs with businesses throughout the community. CARC job coaches work alongside each individual to help with job applications, workplace training, learning job responsibilities, and building the skills and confidence needed for long-term success. As individuals become more comfortable and independent in their jobs, support can be adjusted to meet their needs.
HOW WE SUPPORT SUCCESS:
"What kind of work opportunities are available?"
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
CARC offers a variety of hands-on work experiences where individuals can discover their strengths, develop practical skills, earn a paycheck, and take pride in the work they do.
Grow and care for a variety of plants while learning greenhouse and horticultural skills. Many of the plants are sold through CARC’s Country Store & Greenhouse, giving individuals experience from growing to retail.
HORTICULTURE
Help care for CARC properties and residential homes while developing skills in landscaping, groundskeeping, and outdoor maintenance.
GROUNDS
Plant and care for seasonal containers at local homes and businesses while developing responsibility, teamwork, and customer service skills.
PLANT RENTAL SERVICES
Take part in pecan processing from cleaning and sorting to packaging, while developing skills in production, quality control, teamwork, and preparing products for sale.
PECAN PROCESSING
Build food service and hospitality skills through food preparation, kitchen operations, meal service, and maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment.
DINING HALL
Provide confidential document shredding and process cardboard and paper grocery sacks for recycling while gaining experience in organization, material handling, teamwork, and workplace safety.
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION & RECYCLING
Develop custodial and workplace skills while helping maintain clean, safe, and welcoming CARC facilities and community business locations.
JANITORIAL
Work in paid positions with local employers while building job skills, confidence, workplace relationships, and greater independence with support from CARC when needed.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE:
➜ La Cueva 6 Theater
➜ RPC
➜ WIPP
➜ Mosaic
➜ Intrepid
➜ Living Desert Zoo & Garden
➜ ChampionX
YOUR BUSINESS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
When a local business provides an employment opportunity, it does more than fill a position. It gives an individual the opportunity to earn a paycheck, build relationships, contribute to the community, and experience the pride that comes from meaningful work.