Washington County Vocational Workshop

More pics from a fun filled sunny day!!!

WCVW had some fun in the sun swimming!!! Look at that handstand!!!! 👏👏👏 Thank you DSP’s!!

We're Growing! Come join our team! WCVW is hiring full-time CDS Program DSP.

Must be 18 years or older

Must have DSP certificate or be willing to train to obtain

Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must be able to pass background check

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Day Shift: 7:30a-3:30p

Apply in person at Washington County Vocational Workshop or contact Pepper at 618-327-4461 ext. 101

WCVW would like to announce our May Employee of the month as voted by her co-workers- Brittany is the Program Manager of our CDS program. She is also a Case Manager and one of the biggest advocates for the participants that we provide services to. Brittany began her career as a teenager earning her DSP credentials while working on the residential side of things and switched to CDS about 2 years ago where she has learned to be the liason between several providers and our program. Her biggest goal is to provide the opportunity for individuals to experience excellent vocational training in an environment that promotes healthy relationships and independence. She is a huge assett to our organization! Thank you, Brittany- for your hard work and dedication.

Today we took off to the Aquatic Zoo to enjoy some fun in the sun ☀️- thank you, Jaiden and Robin!

Yesterday we took some time off to enjoy the weather and some fishing 🎣- thank you, Steve for always being enthusiastic about the fishing trips!

We've still got some space in the Golf Tournament! But you better hurry it's filling up fast!

It's time to get your teams together! Our Annual Golf Tournament is coming! Make sure you get a team in early!

This guy has been asking to cook all week long! 👨🏻‍🍳 Thank you Renee and Jaiden for helping.

Today’s fun at minigolf ⛳️
Thank you, Steve and Melissa!

Yesterday’s fun at the park playing kickball and having a picnic! Thank you, Stephen and Bry for taking this group!

A big thank you to the anonymous donor who donated fishing poles so these gentlemen can go fishing this month! They are overly excited to get the biggest catch of Washington County! Thank you so much for your kind donation! 

It’s been a fun beginning to our summer here at the WCVW. We are full of production for the participants but sometimes we all need a break from work. So we go find fun things to do in the community. Like our local Rainbow Ranch that is always so great when we visit. Also, we took a break from work and enjoyed the local mcds and some ice cream. WCVW appreciates the hard work that is put in by the participants and the DSPS to make every day so great!!!

This group cut out of work early Friday to enjoy an early movie in O’Fallon 🍿along with some lunch - also celebrating two special guy’s early birthday 🎉 🥳
Thank you Steve and Robin!

Late post: Last Saturday we all headed to Mt.Vernon to watch a movie and enjoy some Applebee’s 🎥 - thank you, Jennifer and Stephen!

It's time to get your teams together! Our Annual Golf Tournament is coming! Make sure you get a team in early!

Spending the day being grateful for the beautiful weather! ☀️

Thank you, Jennifer!- for being such a wonderful addition to our CILA staff❤️

As National Nurse’s Week comes to a close - we are celebrating Nikki Jablonski, our agency’s RN. Nikki has also worked as a Case Manager and recently became an official QIDP!!🙌 We are so thankful for you, Nikki!

Today was the first day in many weeks that we had a leisure day just waiting for work to ship out and more to come in… we are thankful for perfect weather, good friends, and fun times!! Thank you Jaiden, Stephen, Robin, Renee, and Brittany for fun in the ☀️

These guys went to Special Olympics Friday and brought back medals for their track and field events!!! We are so proud of all three of you WAY TO GO!! 🏆🥇🏅

WCVW has been out and about the last couple weeks doing some fun things in the community. Last week they enjoyed bowling and Taco Bell this week is Tye-Dyed iguana pet store and Arby’s. You just never know where their adventure is going to take them but it’s always such a good time!

Thank you DSP’s for all your help with these fun moments!

Today was a fun day enjoying this beautiful weather at our local rainbow ranch! Thank you so much to the staff at rainbow ranch that assisted our participants through your special ranch. Thank you Bryanna and Melissa for helping to make this the best day!

Today we took a trip to the Centralia Rec Center 💦 Everyone had an amazing time! Thank you Jaiden and Robin for making sure everyone had a good and safe time 🫶

WCVW would like to take a moment and recognize Stephen as employee of the month for March. Stephen started in February this year. He has never worked in this field prior and was searching for new opportunities. And as his supervisor let me just say he has completely rocked it. He has came in and instantly made friends with all of the participants, Stephen goes over and beyond the call of duty for his fellow DSP’s and administration. Stephen is a huge asset to WCVW and we are so thankful for all his hard work and dedication he has shown in such a short amount of time. Thank you, Stephen!

What a way to end your work week into a 3 day weekend. Bowling, arcade, and out to eat!!! Thank you Steve and Robin for having a fun filled day with the participants out and about.

Reminder- WCVW Will be closed Monday for the eclipse we are sending everyone home with glasses to wear!

Also, we will be closed Friday next week for Staff Development Day.

Have a great weekend!!

We took a trip to Cedarhurst Center for the Arts today to do some exploring!

Attention 🗣️🗣️
We would like to announce February’s Employee of the Month: Renee Harvey. Renee worked at WCVW 2021-2023 and returned in November 2023. Renee received the most “Shout Outs” by her co-workers for always being willing to help when and where needed and being a team player. Renee does so many things “behind the scenes” - she was promoted to the Lead DSP position which she has done absolutely amazing at👏👏 Thank you, Renee for all that you do at WCVW. We are so thankful for you!

Some pictures of Easter fun last week 🐣 🐰

We are having the best time preparing for Easter Sunday 🐣 ✝️

Last week we had some of our animal-loving participants go to the Washington County Animal Control to make donations and visit with some furry friends 🐶❤️🐱

Thank you Steve and Jaiden for helping with this trip🫶