Hanover Community Services Board
Hanover Community Services Board
7497 County Complex Rd.
Hanover, VA 23069
Hanover Industries
Hanover Industries is a center-based employment program for persons with disabilities who are interested in working and who may require ongoing support in order to maintain employment. Hanover Industries currently offers training and paid work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Industries holds a certificate through the Department of Labor which enables us to employ persons who are not yet able to be competitively employed. Our employees/consumers are paid a piece rate based upon the job they are working on and their productivity level on that job.
Hanover Recycling
Hanover Recycling is a paper recycling business/program. Hanover Recycling currently offers training and employment Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Recycling holds a certificate through the Department of Labor and wages are paid commensurate with each person's ability and productivity. Productivity ratings are completed every six months and our employees wages are adjusted accordingly. Hanover Recycling plans to continue to employ persons in competitive positions as well as supported positions.
Who is Eligible?
- A resident of Hanover County.
- Placement must be considered the least restrictive level of programming appropriate for the individual.
- A Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) consumer or have other means to pay for Supported Employment Services (extended payment plans and other work incentives are available options.)
- Have moderate to severe mental retardation or have mild mental retardation with secondary disability, and/or have traumatic brain injury, physical disability, or a long-term mental illness.
- Be at least 18 years old.
What Services are Offered?
- Job Development and Assessment to identify consumer's interests and skills and match them with job opportunities in the community. Employment Specialists contact local businesses to identify possible job matches.
- Job Placement and Training services begin for the individual once there is a good job match and the employer offers the position to the individual. Strategies are implemented by the Employment Specialist and the new employee to help the employee achieve a level of work performance that is in line with the employer's expectations.
- Follow along Services are provided to individuals who are successfully placed in employment and the Employment Specialist is providing minimal support on the job site. Employment Specialists monitor the individuals work and work related activities.