Business Details
39 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Disability Support Services California
Since 1987, Community Integrated Work Program has been dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and mental challenges to achieve their full potential. Our community-based model emphasizes integration through vocational training, behavioral support, and crisis intervention services. We provide individualized programs that foster social skills, independent living, and workforce participation across California. Our team of trained professionals delivers crisis response services 24/7, utilizing evidence-based behavioral management techniques. We maintain partnerships with regional centers and community organizations to ensure comprehensive support for our participants.Through innovative programs like Nano Enterprises, we create unique pathways to self-sufficiency. Our philosophy centers on dignity, risk-taking for growth, and the belief that everyone contributes meaningfully to society. We operate with transparency and accountability, continuously refining our approaches through specialized assessments and follow-up services. Our three-decade legacy reflects our commitment to transforming lives through personalized care and community engagement.
Services
Vocational Training
Crisis Intervention
Community Integration
Behavioral Supports
Health Maintenance
Self-Advocacy Training
Augmented Communication
Transportation Services
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities
- 24/7 mobile crisis intervention teams across California
- Individualized vocational training with community employment partnerships
- Community integration focus through natural environment skill development
- Behavioral supports using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques
Services
Vocational Training
We provide comprehensive vocational training programs that prepare participants for paid employment, volunteer opportunities, and business ownership. Our services include work preparation, job placement assistance, and specialized training in various industries. Participants develop essential workplace skills through community-based experiences and partnerships with local businesses.
Crisis Intervention
Our 24/7 mobile crisis teams deliver immediate intervention and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral crises. We implement de-escalation techniques, develop crisis prevention plans, and provide follow-up support to prevent hospitalizations and police involvement through our Crisis Response Project.
Community Integration
We teach participants to navigate community resources independently, including banking, shopping, transportation, and recreational activities. Our programs emphasize practical life skills development through real-world experiences in natural social environments across California.
Behavioral Supports
Our Applied Behavior Analysis programs reduce challenging behaviors through environmental modifications and skill-building. We conduct functional assessments, develop individualized behavior plans, and provide ongoing consultation with certified behavior analysts to promote positive behavioral changes.
Health Maintenance
We promote physical wellness through nutrition education, fitness activities, and community sports participation. Our programs include Special Olympics training and health education initiatives that empower participants to make informed lifestyle choices.
People
Rose Dayani
Executive Director
Rose Dayani has over 30 years of experience developing programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. She oversees operations of seven work programs and multiple crisis teams across California, ensuring quality service delivery and organizational growth.
Questions
What populations does CIWP serve?
We serve individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges across California through specialized day programs and crisis support services.
Do you offer 24/7 crisis services?
Yes, our Crisis Response Project provides 24/7 mobile crisis intervention and stabilization services throughout California.
How does vocational training work?
Our vocational program includes work preparation, job placement assistance, and community employment partnerships to develop workplace skills and independence.
What behavioral support methods are used?
We use Applied Behavior Analysis techniques with individualized behavior plans, environmental modifications, and skill-building strategies to address challenging behaviors.
Are transportation services available?
Yes, we provide door-to-door transportation for all program participants to ensure accessibility to our services.
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