Pre-Vocational Services

Gateway Community Industries provides Pre-Vocational Services to qualified individuals who receive New York State Medicaid Benefits and meet the criteria for the Home and Community Based Waiver. "Pre-Vocational Services" are aimed at preparing individuals for paid or unpaid employment. Individuals learn to develop skills such as good work habits, staying on task and interpersonal relationships. Pre-Vocational services are delivered within our Center-Based Work environment. Person-centered goals are developed in a team environment headed by a pre-vocational counselor. Individuals learn concepts such as:

•  Communication Skills •   Positive Peer Interaction
•   Workplace safety •   Dress & Hygiene for the Workplace
•   Teamwork  •   Focusing on Task 
•   Attendance & Punctuality  •   Cooperative Work Effort 
•   Following Instructions  •   Task Completion 
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Eligibility Requirements

•   Diagnosis of a Developmental Disability as Defined by NYS Mental Health Law

•   Eligible for New York State Medicaid Services

•   Enrollment in or Eligibility for Home & Community Based Waiver


For More Information About Our Pre-Vocational Services, Please Contact
Victoria Gore at
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(845) 331-1261  ext 252

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