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Marc Center Employment Services is committed to helping people with disabilities expand their independence by obtaining and maintaining employment. This is achieved through a variety of training models to include but not limited to, career planning, pre-employment training, computer training, document imaging training, community and center based “real” work training and job development and placement.

Artist Rendering of future Employment Related Services Building
 

Services Provided

  • Serve persons with varying levels of disabilities.
  • Services are provided in the community in integrated employment settings, Marc Center facilities and PIR Clinics.
  • Provides services M-F 8:00AM – 3:00PM at our Marc Center facility based programs. Community based employment programs provide services during the hours and days of operations of the customer and varies from site to site.
  • Let the Individual served and his/her ISP Team determine the frequency of services.
  • Accept referrals from Rehabilitation Services Administration (VR), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Regional Behavioral Health Authority (currently Magellan), Mercy Care, SCAN, Evercare, Bridgeway, Cenpatico, Ticket to Work, Freedom To Work and Private Pay. We can do single case agreements and welcome the opportunity to work with new funding sources.
  • Offer a variety of employment related services to include but not limited to:
  • Pre-employment Training (career assessments, resume design & writing, interviewing skills, maintaining a job, advancing on the job etc.)

    Computer classes & Document Imaging

    Job Search & Development

    Paid Work Activities (center based and community based)

    Group Supported Employment (enclaves)

    Individual Supported Employment

    Vocational Wellness Program

    Daily Work for Daily Pay (30 day work trial)

    Office Support Services/Training

    Production Services

    By subcontracting to Marc Center Production Services, your job will be completed according to the highest standards – Yours!

    To help meet your needs we offer:

    • Three Valley Locations : Apache Junction, Mesa and West Phoenix
    • A large flexible workforce
    • 20,000 square feet of production and warehouse space
    • Competitive prices
    • On-time deliveries
    • Experienced, qualified supervision
    • Pick-up and delivery services

    Community Worksites

    A sample of subcontract services include:

    • Blister and Clamshell Packaging
    • Hand and Machine Packaging
    • Shrink Wrapping
    • Skin Wrapping Machine
    • Basic Assembly
    • Mechanical and Electrical Assembly
    • Collating, Inserting
    • Gluing, Stapling, Taping
    • Bulk Mailing
    • Sorting
    • Shredding

    Contact our Production Coordinator at
    (480) 222-3271 or (480) 969-6772 for a quote on your need

    or email us at : ERSTraining@MarcCenter.com

    Bashas Grocery Stores – Provides paid training in: stocking, courtesy clerk, deli assistance, janitorial and bagging   groceries

    ProMarc- Provides paid training in: janitorial, general labor and construction

    Walgreens- Provides paid training in: general clerical duties (on call enclave)

    Boxsmart- Provides paid training in: partition assembly and product sorting by size and numerical codes

    First Choice Services-  Provides paid training in: cafeteria food services

    CLERICAL TRAINING
    Includes:
    General receptionist
    Computer training (office 2010)
    Document Imaging * with paid internship after graduation
    General office training

    Machine Operation Training

     

    • Operation of Shrink Wrap machines
    • Operation of Blister Pak Machines.
    • Operation of Drill Press.
    • Operation of Skin Packaging Machine
    • Operation of Electronic Components 
     
    Forklift training and certification!

    Customer Satisfaction

    Customer Satisfaction is top priority at Marc Center Employment Related Services. Here are a few of the many positive pieces of feedback we have received.

    “I would characterize the Marc Center staff as dedicated, professional, conscientious, flexible and resourceful. I would not hesitate to recommend them for other packaging or assembly related projects.”

    Michael J. Gabriel
    Research Manager
    Research, Technology & Engineering
    Land O’ Lakes, Inc.

    “The circulation department has been utilizing the services of the Marc Center for the mailing of promotional items since November, 1994.  During this time the services has been, without exception, excellent.’

    Judith E. Johnson
    Circulation Secretary
    Mesa Tribune

    “The Marc Center has performed an excellent job for Motorola.  We are very pleased with their quality, on-time delivery, professionalism and flexibility in meeting our production demands.”

    Edward J. Abeyta
    Production Distribution Manager
    Motorola Inc.

     

    "At Bashas', we feel our partnership with Marc Center has been a win-win -win relationship.  We win because we have consistent, high-quality workmanship.  The program participants win with enhanced self-esteem, knowing that they are contributing to their own self-development.  Lastly, society-at-large wins as individuals become highly productive, contributing members of our community."

    Eric Felix
    Bashas'

     

    “As soon as we started using Marc Center we saw an immediate improvement in the quality of our teas packaging. I feel that our move to team with the for our fulfillment needs was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Your staff and clients have risen to meet every challenge that I have presented them with and done so with very little direction or assistance from me or my staff.”

    John Scoleri
    Director of Operations
    Revolution Tea, LLC.

    Contact Us

    Marc ERS has several locations serving the entire Valley. Below are email links to some of our staff.

    Janey Durham,
    Senior Executive Vice President

    Holly Collins,
    Senior Executive Vice President

    Phyllis Donoho-Bella,
    Program Manager

    Paula fernandez,
    Program Manager BH

    Rhoda Amendola,
    Imaging Coordinator

    Barbara Beste,
    Program Coordinator

    Joy Mullins,
    Program Coordinator BH

    Cherie Vance,
    Program Coordinator

     

    Marc ERS West

    2910 N 35th Ave Suite 6

    Phoenix, AZ 85016

    602/484-4323

    602/484-4306 (fax)

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    Marc Center ERS

    924 N Country Club Drive

    Mesa, AZ 85201

    480/969-3800

    480/644-1557 (fax)

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    Marc ERS East

    10835 E. Apache Trail

    Mesa, AZ 85208

    480/354-8212

    480/354-8270 (fax)

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    Marc Center-Freestone ERS

    10617 E Oasis Dr

    Apache Junction, AZ 85220

    480/986-1531

    480/986-1887 (fax)

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    Pre-Employment Training/Classes

    • Career assessments
    • Career quizzes
    • Interview skills training
    • Resume writing
    • Job maintenance and advancement
    • Job maintenance and advancement
    • Provide counseling, guidance, and facilitate decision-making
    • Define steps that lead to vocational decisions
    • Provide real work experiences
    • Stress Management and Anger control
    • Field trips to local businesses
    • Self-esteem building classes
    • Out of class assignments to determine motivational abilities and follow through
    • The effects of working on benefits
    • Assess resume and interview abilities, tape mock interviews for review
    • Discussion of ADA to ensure consumers have a thorough understanding of reasonable accommodation

    Extended Supported Employment

    These services facilitate and assist consumers in maintaining employment through utilization of a comprehensive and integrated service model based on the individualized needs of the consumer. To provide comprehensive services, Marc Center utilizes all existing vocational services, (Work Adjustment, Work Exploration, Job Development, etc.) on an individualized and as needed basis. Consumers receiving this service are assigned a job coach who provides three face-to-face contacts or less dependent upon consumer choice. Job Coach provides job monitoring, problem solving, support and vocational counseling to maintain employment. When necessary, consumers utilize assistance from Marc Center job developers to update resumes, application assistance and interview preparation. Quarterly meetings are scheduled with the funding source and monthly contacts are made with the assigned case manager to report progress.

    Natural Supports

    Natural supports occur when the consumer identifies this service as being beneficial to their long-term success. The identified natural support may be assisting the consumer with either or both discrete or non-discrete support. Marc Center identifies natural support systems with the consumer, case manager, and vocational counselor and assigned Marc staff.

    Together a program is implemented to provide the consumer with the education and supports needed for successful employment maintenance. Two face-to-face meetings with the consumer and their identified natural support are held quarterly, along with one quarterly contact with the case manager. Additional meetings are scheduled dependent on consumer need.

    Work Adjustments

    This program is a supervised, time limited training/assessment period in which the consumer works in a “real work” environment and gets paid for completed work. The contract work is completed at a Marc Center workshop or one of Marc Centers community enclaves i.e.; Bank of America, Bashas Grocery Stores. The primary emphasis during the Work Adjustment period is placed on the development of competitive work attitudes and habits to aide the consumer in reaching his/her maximum potential in employment. Goals are developed with the consumer to address any barriers, Marc Center staff work with the consumer to accomplish set goals and to achieve employment independence. Monthly meetings are held with the consumer, funding source counselor, case manager and any significant others to review progress and determine readiness for community employment.

    Center Based Employment Training

    A long term service for consumers who have reached their maximum potential in employment, but are unable to obtain supported or competitive employment due to factors beyond their control. Consumers complete “real work” and receive paychecks for completed work, annual and sick leave is also accrued. Consumers working in the workshops have the opportunity to work on a large variety of contract work that has proven to be both challenging and interesting and providing the consumer with a sense of pride for completed work assignments. Consumers who demonstrate a steady productivity rating with minimal behaviors have the opportunity to work out in one of Marc Center’s supervised enclaves i.e. Bashas. Staffings are held minimally twice a year involving funding source, case manager and any significant others. 

    Progress is recorded daily and summarized in a monthly report.

    Supported Employment

    Provides job-coaching services to include but not limited to; on the job training, counseling, problem intervention, and advocacy. Number of contacted visits from job coach is determined by individualized needs of the consumer. This service also provides consumers with job placement and in some cases replacement or advocacy for promotion. Staffings are held minimally twice a year involving funding source, case manager and any significant others. Progress is recorded weekly and summarized in a monthly report.

    Job Development and Placement Services

    Targeted for consumers who are ready for competitive employment. This provides for selective placement of the job ready consumer through job seeking, job readiness instruction, and supervised contact with the prospective employer and one on one assistance from the Business and Marketing Specialist (Job Developer). Follow up services after placement are offered for a period of ninety days, number of contacts is determined by consumer need but generally consist of bi-weekly contacts during the first thirty days and the monthly contacts the remaining sixty days.
    Marc Center | 924 N. Country Club Dr. | Mesa, AZ |85201 | (480) 969-3800 Phone | (480) 644-1557 Fax | TTY (480)890-7205