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HVO prides itself in creating strong partnerships with local employers in Haywood County.  Since 1972, HVO’s employment & training facility has trained individuals with disabilities & disadvantages to work in the community as qualified and productive employees for our community businesses.

“At HVO We Bring People & Jobs Together!”

All employee training is geared to the individual’s abilities and is designed to meet specific vocational needs. Assessments are made to determine an individual’s potential for employment in the community. Goals are developed with each individual to enable them to gain their greatest degree of independence. HVO has a fully integrated work force to provide greater normalization for our trainees. This one-on-one instruction ensures the transition from HVO trainee to valuable employee. 

Our Job Coaches teach job skills, such as:

• Punctuality 
• Appropriate dress code 
• Accepting feedback from supervisors
• Calling ahead if tardy or absent

In addition, HVO offers on-the-job employment and training programs.  HVO Employment Specialists work with both the individuals and employers during the training and orientation process and provide follow-ups whenever necessary.  Supported employment opportunities are also available for those individuals with greater disadvantages and disabilities.

Employer Incentives

• The WOTC federal tax credit is offered to employers who hire people with disabilities or disadvantages.  For more information on this tax credit visit: http://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/
• HVO Employment Specialists assist clients in making an appropriate job choice, and the employer can rest assured that the individual has the ability to complete all necessary job requirements.  This is done through a complete employee assessment and evaluation process.
• Job Shadowing and Job Sampling is offered before any employment opportunity is determined. This service is provided before any offer of employment is considered, thus ensuring the individual is an appropriate match for the employment opportunity.
• Job Coaching is offered free of charge to both clients and employers to guarantee a smooth transition into the workplace. This service is beneficial to the client because they have added assistance in learning new tasks and an advocate to help them with the transition.  It is beneficial to the employer because HVO provides the necessary training to the individual, and this allows the employer to spend their valuable time performing other work-related job functions.
• Employment Specialists will follow up for at least 3 months after training on the job is complete and act as a liaison between client and employer. Employment Specialist will attempt to assist with all problems and/or concerns, or make an appropriate referral.  These specialists are available at any time to employers.

Success Stories

"It has been a great pleasure to have Corey working with us over the past two years in the Supportive Employment program.

He has shown an increasing amount of job responsibility, shows independence in his work, and takes pride in his job. He has moved from a time of needing consistent supervision and job support to understanding what needs to be done and taking the initiative to do it.

In that time, he has also become a friend to us all and his sense of humor brings a bright light to our workplace.

We are most appreciative of Corey and look forward to his continued work with us."

Sue Fowler
30th Judicial Alliance
 

"Stacy is fun to be around and also fun to work with. She had a background in Food Services that interested us. She is always willing to help out when needed and she is here and on time when we need her. She loves her family and her daughter and she talks about them frequently.

We can say that we can depend on Stacy to get the jobs done. Thanks to HVO it's been a good fit."

Pam Derrick - Director Food and Nutrition
The Brian Center
 

"I have been very pleased with Meagan since she came aboard at Peppertree Maggie Valley.

She is reliable and hardworking as a housekeeper and we have even trained her to work in our in-house laundry as a back up to fill in when needed. Meagan has a great attitude and works well alone as well as with other employees.

I look forward to hiring additional people from HVO as our needs merit in the future."

Keith Sooy - Executive Housekeeper
Peppertree Resort