Our Services
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Lionheart WORKS opened in 2015 as a vocationally focused program serving adults ages 18 and older with autism and other neurodiverse abilities. Through a person centered, supportive, and strengths based approach, we provide meaningful opportunities for skill development, community engagement, and employment readiness. At Lionheart WORKS, we are committed to helping each participant build confidence and independence. We tailor our programs to meet individual goals and preferences. There are two main program groups. Our teamWORKS program offers enriching group based experiences that foster collaboration and social growth, while iWORK supports individuals pursuing independent employment pathways tailored to their unique goals. Participants may participate in teamWORKS, iWORK, or both programs.
TeamWORKS
TeamWORKS provides small group jobs, volunteer opportunities, and continued skill development through internal and community based experiences, with a focus on connection and shared interests. Weekly activities include art, radio, woodworking, gardening, social thinking, educational opportunities, recreation, and work at local community partner business sites.
iWORK
iWORK supports individuals pursuing competitive, integrated employment through a structured, phase based approach. Most individuals receive services at WORKS two days a week over a span of 6-10 months. Services include discovery, job exploration, placement, coaching, accommodations, and the development of natural supports. Participants in iWORK are expected to work toward achieving community based employment with at least 80% independence by the completion of services.
Lionheart WORKS Program Comparison | ||
Program Feature | TeamWORKS | iWORK |
Program Description | Small group jobs, volunteer opportunities, and continued skill building at internal sites and community partners | Individualized job placement services |
Service Model | Group-based, affinity-driven programming | One-on-one job coach to start with phase-based employment services |
Duration of Services | Minimum of 2 full days per week; ongoing | 2 days per week; averages 6–10 months total |
Primary Goal | Meaningful work and enriching activities in a supported group setting | Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) with at least 80% independence by completion |
Work Setting | Internal Lionheart WORKS sites and community partners | Community employment sites |
Funding Options | Participant-Directed NOW/COMP Waiver, Family Support Services, Self-Pay | GVRA or Self-Pay |
Cost | $25 per hour | $8,125 total (phase-based) |
Service Identification – $300 Job Development – $2,000 Training & Initiation of Ongoing Supports – $2,412.50 Training & Initiation of Stabilization – $2,412.50 Stabilization – $1,000 | ||
