Vocational Training

CherishAbility’s Vocational Training Program is an inclusive and inspired program for Christian Scientists with developmental special needs where participants gain useful job and life skills and are valued contributors in a supportive work environment.

As a result, participants will:

• grow in their understanding of Christian Science and its application to their daily lives

• learn technical skills needed to perform job-related tasks

• expand and practice interpersonal communication skills as they navigate professional and personal relationships

• develop time management skills essential to employment

• mature in their independence in carrying out life skills associated with personal care (i.e. grooming, laundry, tidiness, etc.)

This is a paid position. Participants may forgo pay if it interferes with other benefits.

Arrivals and training: Thursday, June 20 – Saturday, June 22

Session 1: June 20 – July 6, 2024

Sessions 1 & 2: June 20 – July 22, 2024

Christian Scientists with developmental special needs who are 18 years of age or older, who are interested in developing job- and life-skills in a Christian Science workplace environment, and who can safely demonstrate the skills necessary for the particular job.

CherishAbility work crews function as a cohesive unit throughout the program but have differing job duties during working hours. These positions require moderate to vigorous physical activity and demanding working schedules. See essential duties below.

Full Lodge Crew Job Description (PDF)

Full Facilities Crew Job Description (PDF)

Lodge Crew:

• Maintain the Lodge to provide our guests with comfort and a feeling of home

• Keep bathrooms clean and stocked with all essentials

• Clean dishes and setup for the next meal

• Keep tables and floors clean

• Maintain and care for lodge cleaning tools, supplies, and furniture

• Click here for full list of job duties.

Facilities Crew:

• Collect all trash and put it in the dumpsters around camp

• Tend to weeding needs in flower beds and lawns

• Keep assigned buildings and areas clean and tidy

• Breakdown and recycle cardboard boxes for kitchen

• Brush sides of pool and keep pool deck tidy

• Support A/U Facilities Director with various special projects around camp

• Click here for full list of job duties.

Participants and CherishAbility staff stay in temperature-controlled staff cabins equipped with bathrooms. 24/7 care is provided and specific adaptations are applied to every aspect of the program—travel, job tasks, housing needs, off-hours activities, etc.

There is no cost to participate in the program, however there are costs associated with travel, uniforms, and spending money for days off. Participants are required to purchase six uniform shirts that cost approximately $20/shirt.

Financial assistance is available here.

The application window for our 2024 summer session at Adventure Unlimited Ranches has closed.

To apply for future opportunities, please click here.

For inquiries, please contact the CherishAbility Program Director by email.

View the job coach job description here.

Apply to be a Job Coach here!

For inquiries please contact our Program Director via email or phone at 480.875.6958.

View the support staff job description here.

Apply to be support staff here!

For inquiries please contact our Program Director via email or phone at 480.875.6958.

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