WORK OPPORTUNITY CENTER (WOC)

Services for Individuals

WOC offers a wide variety of opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilties.

Vocational Evaluations
This service provides diagnostic services to individuals with intellectual and  developmental disabilities, exploring their vocational interests and abilities. A written report is generated by the Work Evaluator, which highlights areas of strengths as well as those areas that may need additional training. Community job samplings are conducted in this service.

Work Adjustment Training
This training assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop the vocational skills and social behaviors necessary for successful employment. Areas of concern that are identified in the vocational evaluation are addressed through counseling, vocational training as well as additional job samplings.

Extended Employment
This service provides ongoing support to individuals with intellectual and  developmental disabilities. The Staff not only assists individuals in maximizing their earnings but they also offer individual habilitation plans in an effort to foster independence and enhance self esteem.

Additional Opportunities Available
Individual Job Skills Training
Job Clubs I & II
Interview Training
Self-Advocacy Groups
Job Sampling
In-House Work Experience
Referrals to Arc Employment
Dental Services
Vision Screenings
Podiatrist Services

Longtime WOC worker Peter Adams

The Work Opportunity Center (WOC) in Long Branch, NJ

Contact Information

Contact: Linda Porter
Director of Vocational Services
(732)229-4414 ext. 204

For Subcontract Work Contact: Elaine Richardson, Marketing & Sales Mgr.
(732)229-4414 ext. 205
woc@arcofmonmouth.org