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 As students
progress, the high structure and high staffing that is employed at the
start of their treatment diminishes as the
students show their ability to function well under increasingly normal
arrangements. Eventually students may enter a transitional program in
which they learn to live with an increasing level of independence.
Along with an
increased level of independence, students learn independent living skills
(balance checking/savings accounts, writing checks, budgeting,
and paying bills). Students
also learn a number of job-related skills such as:
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 Typing. Each student studies touch typing
and continues until he/she reaches a proficient level.
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Reading, writing, spelling and math skills.
Our curriculum focuses on these basics. In each of these areas we have
designed our own self-teaching computer software to teach these skills
effectively.
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Resume’ writing.
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Interview skills.
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Skills needed to obtain and keep a job.
Being a student at JRC is much like working at a competitive job in the
real world. Students must follow all directions of their supervisors,
address their supervisors with courtesy and respect, follow a dress code,
learn to work for extended periods of time at tasks that are assigned by a
teacher or supervisor, etc.
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Driver training.
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Computer applications. Students are given
a chance to become proficient in all major computer applications.
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 Vocational training courses at Blue Hills
Regional Vocational-Technical School. JRC has developed a relationship
with Blue Hills Voc-Tech under which JRC sends students to take vocational
courses at the school. JRC students have taken courses in auto mechanics,
culinary arts, small engine repair, and graphic arts. The school helps its
students obtain competitive employment in jobs that require the skills
taught at the school.
Students at
this level also compete in the community for entry level employment.
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