Vocational Training Programs
Laura Holman
Manager of Training and Vocational Programs
660-882-5576 ext. 2110
BII Day Program offers the opportunity for individuals to develop work skills by working on a part time basis in the extended employment center. BII Day Program also offers a variety of community activities and learning activities. Individuals who are interested in the BII Day Program must be able to meet their own needs including toileting, feeding, etc.
The hours for the BII Day Program are 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. You will need to bring your own lunch unless a special activity has been planned.
BII Day Program helps individuals identify activities of interest and teach new skills. Some examples include:
- Communication/socialization skills such as keeping in touch with family and friends
- Encouraging group participation
- Developing friendships
- Problem solving skills and learning socially appropriate ways to communicate with peers while in the community.
- Encouraging individuals to make their own choices and then learn how to deal with the consequences of those choices.
- Domestic Skills such as:
- Cooking, basic cleaning and safety skills in the kitchen.
- Money Skills, such as purchasing items in the community or from a vending machine or coin identification.
- Self-Help Skills, such as learning about how to make healthier choices, grooming and hygiene
- Identifying and encouraging exercise activities of interest.
Day program participants are expected to arrive clean and without odor.
Leisure and Recreation opportunities include arts and crafts, playing a variety of games, physical exercise such as going to the YMCA or walks, volunteer activities and Community Outings. BII Day Program goes to places such as art museums, auto shows/museums, the Columbia Mall, out to eat or to a state or local fair to name a few.
Boonslick Industries day program participants are expected to follow the rules and expectations of the Boonslick Industries Employment Center.
Please refer to that section of the handbook beginning on page 24.
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