Vocational
Cassie Diaz-Bello
Cassie Diaz-Bello
Supervisor
Phone: 847-986-1118
cdiazbello@sedol.us
Dana Chism
Lead
Phone: 847-986-1119
dchism@sedol.us
Mary Powalish
Secretary
Phone: 847-986-1121
mpowalish@sedol.us
The Vocational Services Department seeks to provide a series of practical vocational experiences that will allow each student an opportunity to develop to their maximum potential. The objectives for the vocational program are: to develop career awareness; career/work exploration, career/work preparation; career/work placement and experience.
Partner with DHS/DRS
The mission of the Department of Human Services/ Department of Rehabilitation Services is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals in the areas of employment, education and independent living. Improving the independence of our customers is our only reason for existing. We realize that the skills and abilities of our front line staff are the keys to our success. Embracing, listening to and collaborating with our community partners will sustain our success.
DHS/DRS will be a customer-driven organization, with all major decisions based on the needs of our customers. Our staff will be informed and valued, pursuing lifelong learning and striving to improve their professional skills. We will create an environment where customers and staff work in partnership, where customers enjoy working with staff, and staff look forward to coming to work. Finally, we envision an agency where customers feel confident that their goals will be reached.
Visit www.drs.illinois.gov/success for additional information regarding DHS/DRS services.