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Community Integration Program Services

The Community Integration Program supports our participants just entering the work world and those who need to refine their vocational skills. Learn more about who we serve, what we do and how future participants can prepare today for the future.

Who does this program serve?

Out of School

Individuals who have completed their secondary education with a certificate of completion or diploma can receive services from this program.

Volunteers

Individuals who need work experience, who report not being ready for work but want to build vocational skills or contribute to their community and those who want or need to build their resume would benefit from the program.

New workers

Individuals who have never worked before but show interest in work, individuals with challenging work histories (have previously been terminated from employment), or individuals who need to "fine tune" their vocational skills benefit from this program.

Opportunities to learn

Through engagement in specific activities, participants have opportunities to learn

vocational skills
social skills
self awareness

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is a great way to build a resume and gain work experience. Generalizable skills are are often gained from volunteerism.

interpersonal skills
communication skills
time management skills

Community

Community activities, both social and personal, helps build relationships, stamina and opportunities for developing skills important for work, such as self advocacy.

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Trial Work

Trial work opportunities allow clients to "try out" work for short periods of time to determine if they have interest in that job.

What CIP is and what it is not.

CIP is designed for skill development, even the most minor of situations is a learning opportunity. CIP is not respite or babysitting.

Every activity will have a purpose and intention. CIP will not engage in "mall therapy."

CIP will help individuals learn to manage the impact of the disability with support, not deny the impact is present.

Community Integration is a skill development program, not a job agency. Our focus is to support the client in developing skills so they can get work their own job in the future.

What you can do today to be prepared.

Practice Independence

Order your own food, make phone calls, practice self advocacy by sharing what you want and what you need, have good hygiene.

Vocational skills at home

Do chores, learn to sweep and wash dishes, wipe the table, do your laundry, develop routines. All of these skills will help prepare you for work.

Follow Instructions

Everyone who works has to follow instructions- even those who have their own businesses- or the product of their work may not be successful.

Adults should practice adult skills, every day.

Meet the Team

We are the CIP Department Leadership Team. We are the first people you will meet after receiving your referral. We look forward to meeting you.

Community Integration

Program Coordinator

Cindy Fernandez

Cindy has lead our Community Integration team since 2020. Under her leadership and guidance, CIP has grown and evolved into the amazing program it is today. She has been with Pleasantview since 2016 when she started as a Job Coach.

You can contact Cindy or submit a referral to her at cip@pleasantviewindustries.org.

Community Integration Program Interventionist

Philip Fernandez

Philip supports the CIP team by completing observations to provide an outside-in view of client needs and instructor support around those needs. Philip provides intervention strategies and methods to the instructors as well as feedback to the clients. Philip has a master's degree in behavioral services and is skilled in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Community Integration Program Instructor Lead

Sandra Bibian

Sandra has more than 10 years experience providing direct support services with the clients of Pleasantview. With this experience, she is able to provide additional support to her fellow DSPs around observation of client needs, interventions, client services and more. She easily develops strong relationships with those she serves and they feel her genuine desire to see them succeed.

We are the Community Integration Program Direct Service Professional team.