CCARC, Inc.

Are you eager to connect with your community and make a difference? 🤝 Join us on December 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at GastroPark in West Hartford for an inspiring Happy Hour where you can meet local leaders and connect with others who share your passion for creating positive change. Don't miss out—RSVP today and enjoy a $15 discount on all food and drinks from GastroPark's happy hour menu, plus exciting chances to win more! We can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eVbZpnUk

Joanne's journey with CCARC shows there's no one-size-fits-all in employment, especially as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). 🌟 After previously working independently at McDonald's, Joanne desired a supportive community and collaborative environment. Since joining our Group Supported Employment program, she has flourished at the Hospital for Special Care, demonstrating that happiness and a sense of belonging redefine success. 🤝 Joanne has found joy in connecting with coworkers and mastering new skills as she now moves into the housekeeping department. This transition, supported by her team and inspired by her coworker Damaris' recent move to Project SEARCH, emphasizes the importance of finding a fulfilling role that aligns with personal values. As we observe NDEAM, let us remember that stories like Joanne's remind us of the critical role employment plays in achieving a fulfilling life. ✨💙 #EmploymentJourney #Teamwork #PersonalGrowth

We're excited to share that Matt G. has been inducted into the distinguished Plainville High School Sports Hall of Fame and honored with the Distinguished Service Award. Matt delivered a heartwarming speech expressing his gratitude to his supporters, and he was joined by his fellow inductees and CCARC staff member Natalie Sisson.🏅🩵 Matt has dedicated almost 30,000 hours to Plainville High School's basketball, football, and baseball teams, including coaching the Unified Baseball team. His involvement has led to 6 state and 11 conference championships, and he has earned 5 Unified Baseball gold medals. Matt's unwavering support and tireless commitment make him the cornerstone of Blue Devil Athletics. His unmatched work ethic and positive attitude set him apart, and his invaluable contributions to the team's success are immeasurable. 🙌 Let's cherish this moment as we congratulate Matt on receiving this well-deserved honor from Plainville High School. His unwavering dedication, passion, commitment, and integrity have profoundly impacted the lives of numerous athletes and individuals. We also thank Plainville High School for acknowledging and celebrating Matt's contributions. This recognition not only honors Matt but also inspires students and athletes, demonstrating that with dedication and hard work, dreams can indeed become a reality. 🏆🏀

Happy #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth!

We couldn't do what we do without Direct Support Professionals. 🩵 Their hard work. Their dedication. Their compassion. Their strength. Their empathy. Their care. We're incredibly grateful to have each of them on our team, caring and empowering the individuals we serve. This week, we celebrate them! Happy #DSPAppreciationWeek!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the team members who dedicated their time to offer insights during our recent strategic planning outing. Your contributions and perspectives are invaluable, and we are truly grateful to have you as part of the CCARC family. 🩵💙 Thanks to the exceptional guidance of Alicia Davis from Transformative Leadership Strategies, we're forging a brighter future for both our community and workplace. ✨

CCARC seeks a dedicated and compassionate Project SEARCH Skills Trainer to join our team. ⭐Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work internship program designed to help individuals with IDD gain training, experience, and a professional network for successful employment. Key Responsibilities: ✅Provide supervision, support, and assistance to interns during their rotations. ✅Demonstrate and transfer employability curriculum skills. ✅Identify internship sites within the host business to identify internships that build a repertoire of marketable skills that lead to competitive, integrated employment.  ✅Collaborate with the Project SEARCH Manager to deliver employment training in an integrated internship program. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Scoc3g

Happy Friday! We're thrilled to announce that the Something Beautiful gift shop has officially re-opened inside the New Britain Senior Center. 🥳 We'd like to thank Rex for supporting this initiative and allowing us to have a window display, as well as Tomas and Alexandra for refurbishing and stocking the store! 👏 Something Beautiful is more than just a shop. It's an opportunity for individuals in our Transition program to develop various working skills, including customer service, stocking, inventory, marketing, communication, budgeting, and more. 🤝💼 It's also a platform for creators like Heather to begin their micro-enterprise journey. By selling their items in the store, they're taking the first step toward their entrepreneurial dreams. 🧶✨💸 We're excited to see the growth and opportunities ahead.

Are you interested in a rewarding career as a Curriculim Coordniator , CCARC has a brand new position open to help with the growth of our day and employment programs . The Curriculum Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the daily activities for those individuals we support !! Apply Today!

Reba, Conor, Jordan, Joshua, and Weller, the pioneers of our Project SEARCH internship program, have successfully graduated this year! They are the first to complete our program with The Hospital of Central CT at Hartford HealthCare. Their journey was filled with extensive training, hands-on experience, and the creation of a robust professional network, all of which paved the way for them to build meaningful careers in their chosen fields. "The growth of the interns and all that they have accomplished with the support of HOCC and CCARC is amazing," says Zacchaeus Jackson, Project SEARCH Manager at CCARC. We are deeply grateful to The Hospital of Central CT for their instrumental role in this partnership, providing individuals with IDD with this immersive employment experience. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive workforce and offering a more meaningful life for people with IDD. As we celebrate the success of Reba, Conor, Jordan, Joshua, and Weller, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter of their journey and the arrival of the next group of interns, filled with potential and promise. The Project SEARCH program is supported by the Department of Labor. Federal funds financed $54,000, or 49% of the start-up cost for FY 2024.