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PCS CAREER DEVELOPMENT Person Centered Services Defiance 810 Davidson St Defiance, Ohio 43512 419-782-7274 [email protected] SUZANNE VOLKMAN DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE NIKOL KINNERSLEY, DIRECTOR, THE DEFIANCE CENTER JUNE 2015 Possibilities in Action PERSON CENTERED SERVICES INC. CAREER AND LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER MONTHLY NEWS LETTER During May and June our center has been growing by leaps and bounds! We were pleased to welcome Linda, Bethany, and Suzie to Defiance on May 1, 2015! At the end of May we were able to welcome Aric and Josh into our center also, and we are looking forward to Kenny, Lisa, and Montana starting in June! As summer nears, we look forward to all the outside activities, festivals, and volunteer projects. One activity we want everyone to be watching for is our July Backyard Bash! Watch for more information coming later in the month! If you have an idea or a suggestion for a topic we should discuss in future newsletters or have a question about a specific subject, drop me an email. I also am always open to phone calls and drop in visits! [email protected] Suzie started attending our Napoleon center almost a year ago. We were excited when she decided to come join us in Defiance in the beginning of May! From the first time I talked to Suzie, she has known what job she would love. She told me she would like to be a nail technician. While at PCS, she has been able to learn different nail techniques and designs by research on the internet. Suzie also gets the opportunity implement her research by practicing the techniques on staff and other individuals. Her techniques and designs are continually growing, and her next transition step will incorporate more experience through volunteer opportunities.
Transcript of Possibilities in Action
PCS CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Person Centered Services Defiance 810 Davidson St Defiance, Ohio 43512 419-782-7274 [email protected]
SUZANNE VOLKMAN
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
NIKOL KINNERSLEY, DIRECTOR, THE DEFIANCE CENTER
JUNE 2015
Possibilities in Action PERSON CENTERED SERVICES INC. CAREER AND LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER
MONTHLY NEWS LETTER
During May and June our center has been growing by leaps and bounds! We were pleased to welcome Linda, Bethany, and Suzie to Defiance on May 1, 2015! At the end of May we were able to welcome Aric and Josh into our center also, and we are looking forward to Kenny, Lisa, and Montana starting in June! As summer nears, we look forward to all the outside activities, festivals, and volunteer projects. One activity we want everyone to be watching for is our July Backyard Bash! Watch for more information coming later in the month! If you have an idea or a suggestion for a topic we should discuss in future newsletters or have a question about a specific subject, drop me an email. I also am always open to phone calls and drop in visits!
Suzie started attending our Napoleon center almost a year ago. We were excited when she decided to come join us in Defiance in the beginning of May! From the first time I talked to Suzie, she has known what job she would love. She told me she would like to be a nail technician. While at PCS, she has been able to learn different nail techniques and designs by research on the internet. Suzie also gets the opportunity implement her research by practicing the techniques on staff and other individuals. Her techniques and designs are continually growing, and her next transition step will incorporate more experience through volunteer opportunities.
Being able to handle money is a very important skill when exploring your future opportunities and career. Aaron Heyman is very interested in being a cashier. He is increasing his independence and employability skills by developing his money handling abilities. He practices through a variety of ways counting money. He is also learning how to count back change which is and essential function as a cashier. We are excited to experience his progress and look forward to helping him continue to develop these skills for his future career success!
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PCS VOLUNTEER TRACT FOSTERS
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
June Birthdays! 2nd Tina Giesege 9th Charlie Carpenter 16th Scott Reynolds 24th Bethany Mathers 30th Karen Warren
PCS PRE-VOCATIONAL TRACT- BUILDING OPPORTUNITES FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
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Our volunteer opportunities have continued to grow! In May, we started working at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Some of our duties include cleaning, stocking shelves, and unloading trucks. We are also learning how to bag items for sale and use a pricing gun. We have been able to work at the ReStore on Mondays and as we learn the duties we hope to also volunteer our time on Tuesdays. If your business needs any help or you know of a business that is looking for volunteers, please contact us!
INDIVIDUALS COMPLETE D 93 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN MAY
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PCS LIFE SKILLS TRACT- ENCOURAGING CHOICE
OUT AND ABOUT
A few months ago we added discussing a Hot Topic into our morning social time. Each group has a day during the week that they pick a topic related to our theme or charity of the month. They also share information read in the news. This time is giving the groups the opportunity to learn how to research topics and then decide what information is important to share with the rest of the center. Everyone seems to enjoy the time and we are all learning quite a bit from the discussions.
Every Thursday we have been invited to Twin Rivers to help during their Bingo time. Our responsibilities include game setup, support and clean up after the game. During the bingo game we have the opportunity to help the residents of the nursing home play the game. We also enjoy spending time socializing while we play!
PCS SOCIAL RECREATIONAL TRACT GIVES
NEW MEANING TO COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED 136 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION IN MAY
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PCS BUSINESS BUZZ- GETTING TO KNOW BUSINESS LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
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I had the chance to go to Pizza Hut and talk with Holley Karens. Holley is the manager there. She told me that Pizza Hut first opened in 1958. Pizza Hut opened here in Defiance in the early 1980’s. The Defiance Pizza Hut employs about 30 people and they are always hiring for most positions. In Defiance the best selling pizza is the large pepperoni pizza. My favorite pizza is the cheese pizza and Holley told me she also enjoys that kind. I think I would enjoy working at Pizza Hut washing dishes or folding their pizza boxes. Holley told me that could always be a possibility. Article written by: Charlie Carpenter
PCS “Make a Difference with Me” volunteer tract extends
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