SOAR Employment Readiness Services (SOAR-ERS)

Declaration of Consent Form

SOAR is partnering with I Can Therapy, LLC to have workshops once a month to answer the question “will my child ever be able to provide for themselves?” I Can Therapy is an outpatient occupational therapy clinic, assisting adults and teens to reach their employment and independent living goals. SOAR believes that these workshops & this partnership is the first step in launching the branch of SOAR-ERS (Employment Readiness Services).

The workshops will be 60 minutes and every participant will leave with individualized recommendations based on the evening. Workshops will meet in two locations: the 3rd Tuesday night of each month at the SOAR office located at 12201 W 88th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215 & the 4th Monday night of each month at The Golden Scoop at 9540 Nall Avenue Overland Park, KS 66207.

There is a cap of the number of participants in each workshop that is dependent on the topic. However, no more than 10 participants will be allowed at any time. We accept cash, credit/debit card and check. In the instance of an emergency of sickness, there are no refunds BUT you are able to use your credits another time.

The cost is $15 per participant (or see below for packages). As workshops are new to I Can Therapy, we are providing a locked-in price to the first 20 participants to sign up. As a founding member, you will receive a good discount on services. Our prices are listed below.

Founding member packages (first 50 participants):

Single class $15

3 classes for $36 ($12 a class)

5 classes for $50 ($10 a class)

10 classes for $85 ($8.50 a class)

See Upcoming Class Descriptions Below

August

"Male Basic Grooming & Hygiene" - In this workshop, we will discuss “male-related” hygiene such as looking nice, knowing the difference between a casual event and formal event, shaving, tweezing, applying lotion, hair brushing/combing and styling, caring for nails, applying deodorant, brushing teeth/flossing.

"Female Basic Grooming & Hygiene" - In this workshop, we will discuss “female-related” hygiene such as looking nice, knowing the difference between a casual event and formal event, shaving, tweezing, applying lotion, hair brushing/combing and styling, caring for nails, applying deodorant, brushing teeth/flossing. -60 minute sessions -15 years old and up required

September:

Professional Behaviors (this one is back by popular demand!)

In this workshop, we will discuss & put into practice what professional behaviors are important with any job. By the time you leave, you will have a plan of care that maps out where you are & next steps for achieving professional behaviors consistently to prepare for employment.

October

Meal Preparation

Do you want to learn how to prepare meals independently? In this workshop, we will put into practice cultivating simple meals & following a recipe. By the time you leave, you will have a plan of care that maps out where you are & next steps for achieving independence with meal prep!

November

Retail Service Rotation

In this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a retail service employee! We will practice folding & hanging clothing, sorting & grouping items, managing transactions.

December

Month off for Holidays

January

Food Industry Rotation

In this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a food industry employee! We will practice hosting, prepping & cleaning stations, taking basic orders & transactions.

February

Money Management

In this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a managing your own finances! We will discuss the differences between savings, checking, credit, retirement, budgeting & the basics of cash vs. debit/credit transactions.

March

Outdoor Rotation

In this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a an outdoor employee! We will practice watering, using a lawn mower, digging & gardening.