Lakeside Packaging Plus, Inc. - Neenah
1040 Breezewood Lane
Neenah, WI 54956
www.lakesidepackagingplus.com
Non-Profit [501(c)(3)]
Mission: To provide meaningful employment and adult day activities that promote self-sufficiency for adults with special needs in an atmosphere that recognizes the dignity of each individual and their right to self-determination.
Clientele: Persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness who are at least 16 years old.
Services: Prevocational and adult day services.
Internship Description (120 Hours): Experiences are available in day-to-day operations including the provision of pre-vocational and adult day service activities. Students will follow the Adult Services program schedule mentored by AS staff. Supervision will be provided by the Adult Services Manager and Coordinator. Students will work on documents recording production codes and planned activities. Adult Services activities will include providing assistance and planning for in-house activities like art, craft and music as well as community activities including bowling and swimming. Students will provide pre-vocational training in developing occupational skills and strengths. In addition students will attend staff and case management meetings. They will be paired with individual workers to help develop and identify supports to make suggestions to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours): In addition to the information above, the student will job shadow case management staff to learn about services and supports the Agency provides its workers. They will participate in planning meetings, writing case notes, attending pre-intake interview assessments, perform administrative tasks, and other projects assigned by the Adult Services Coordinator.
Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days
Category: Health & Wellness, Education/Training, Meeting Basic Needs, Other