Programs Services Overview

People are the center of what we do every day.

Providing person-centered supports, coupled with innovative practice, allows our program participants to carve their program to meet their needs and dreams. Our recipe for success is unique — we maintain that a healthy portion of paid work helps everyone build skills, foster self-esteem and earn spending money. Our program participants are highly committed to the quality of our production work and are integral team members of the organization. PVS is one of the largest employers in Polk County and we offer meaningful employment to our program participants as well as to members of the community at large. It is a great place to work!

People who come to PVS for their services
have a wide variety of additional opportunities available to them.

We take pride in our work, but like to encourage fun! Parties, dances, and our "Work Healthy, Live Healthy" wellness program help people lead balanced lives. Some people spend part of their days exploring the community, some are interested in learning new hobbies or skills, some people volunteer or seek community employment. One size fits all seldom works in the clothing industry, and works even less when supporting people in the accomplishment of their dreams! Come share your ideas with us and together, let's see what we can achieve!

We understand how difficult it can be for families to understand a service system that is ever changing! If you are looking for some support for yourself, or a loved one, and don't know where to start, you are welcome to Contact Us for more information.

Our caring, professional staff is committed to providing world class services to those with barriers to employment.

This is accomplished by working with the program participant, family members, home-care providers and case managers to create and work on individualized personal centered plans to improve lives.

There are many different barriers to employment including work habits, attitudes, capabilities, physical accessibility, transportation and communication skills. Our focus is on ability, not disability, which allows each person the opportunity to build on their individual strengths to successfully live, work and participate in our community.

Program Offerings

  • Vocational Evaluation Program uses testing, observation, counseling and production floor participation to assess job-related strengths and challenges.

  • Work Adjustment Training Program develops the individual skill sets needed to seek and retain employment.

  • Production Operation creates opportunities for program participants to graduate from our programs into high-paying manufacturing jobs working side by side with people without disabilities.

  • Job Placement and Job Coaching Programs are provided to those ready for community employment.

PVS is endorsed to provide the following:

Waiver Services (VAYA Health LME/MCO and Partners Behavioral
Health Management), to people with Developmental Disabilities

Day Supports

Individual or group is a support
service for people with
developmental disabilities that
helps people acquire, retain or
improve their self-help,
socialization and adaptive skills

Community Living
and Supports

Individual or group is a support
service that helps people build greater independence in their
homes and community
with a personal care aspect.

Long-term
Vocational Supports

Helps people maintain their jobs
by addressing needs as they
arise.

Non-Institutional
Respite

Provides periodic relief for the
family or primary care giver by
providing care and supervision
for the individual served.

Residential
Supports

Alternate Family Living (AFL) is a support service that provides
care and support in a family and
home setting for people with developmental disabilities.

“The organizational employment program is a well-designed service that affords persons served the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills and work behaviors commensurate with those found in competitive employment. A true team approach is evident throughout the program, which is a major reason for the success of the organization.”


CARF Survey Team

ADVP and Long Term Community Supports

Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) and Long Term Community Supports (LTCS) are state funded support services for people with a developmental disability that allows program participants to build and maintaina variety of self-help, socialization, adaptive and pre-vocational skills.

Our Direct Support Professionals are on the front line of these support services. This group of dedicated, well trained individuals often go the extra mile to form strong bonds as they work together to overcome challenges, accomplish goals, realize dreams and advocate for those they serve. Professional in focus, they have learned that there is power in a welcoming smile, genuine words of praise, and the ability to really listen. These are the basic support tools that foster success.

We also partner with North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation to provide assessment, skill building, job coaching and job placement assistance to anyone in Polk County who has a diagnosed disability of any kind.

If you would like to find out more about what Polk Vocational can offer, call us at (828) 894-3041 or Contact Us here from our website.