Benhaven Career and Transition Services

Business: Benhaven Career and Transition Services
Contact Person: Lisa Jones
Phone: 203-678-4855
Website: https://www.benhaven.org/Programs/Transition/
Address: 60 Church Street
Wallingford, Connecticut06492

Benhaven is a complete career and transition provider which focuses on services and supports in the communities where people live, in post-secondary education developing the interests of the people served and through meaningful employment to promote productive careers. Benhaven provides services for school age students ages 18-21 and post-secondary students.

The following services are provided for school age students as well as post-secondary individuals, once it has been determined what track they wish to pursue.

L E A R N I N G

  • Tutoring services
  • Exploration of college or certification programs
  • Life-long learning in areas of interest
  • Managing resources
  • Money management
  • Consumer skills

V O C A T I O N A L

  • Career interests and exploration
  • Assessment of work skills and behaviors
  • Pre-employment skills including resume writing, job search, job applications, interviewing skills
  • Job coaching
  • Customized employment

S O C I A L

  • Independent recreational and leisure activities
  • Personal independence
  • Conforming to social norms
  • Establishing and sustaining relationships
  • Nonverbal communication skills
  • Conversation skills

P E R S O N A L

  • Self advocacy skills
  • Accessing accommodations
  • Executive functioning skills
  • Daily living and personal
  • Transportation
  • Health care and fitness

For more information please contact:
LISA JONES
203.678.4855
ljones@benhaven.org