Day Services

Day Services

Pathfinder Village provides community services within a 20-mile radius to Edmeston, New York. We primarily serve adults living in northern Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties, and southern Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties.

Our innovative community-based services are designed to support people of all abilities in becoming active and contributing members of their communities. Using highly individualized approaches through person-centered planning:

• We discover what is most meaningful to a person.
• We listen to what they want out of life.
• We learn about their personal preferences.
• We seek to understand any barriers or challenges they may experience.

Our professional and experienced team creates customized action plans to help people achieve their personal goals by utilizing one or more of our community-based services.

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Day Habilitation "Without Walls"

“Without walls” programs are day habilitation services that offer a higher degree of community participation, exploration, and volunteering than traditional site-based programs. It often provides an entry-level pathway to other adult pre-vocational and employment training programs in the future. Pathfinder Village offers options within this model to accommodate a wide range of interests, including trips to local museums, libraries, and fitness centers; enrichment classes such as art, music, and Tai Chi; and various outdoor activities and events.

Day Habilitation for Senior Citizens

As our community members age, their interests and physical needs evolve. Our senior-focused day services provide a gentler pace tailored for aging adults, emphasizing the maintenance of health, wellness, and vital social connections. Activities are designed to keep minds sharp and bodies active in a comfortable, highly supportive environment.

Pre-Vocational Services

Community-Based Pre-Vocational services are designed to assist individuals who have expressed an interest in career exploration and building their pre-employment skills in the hopes of one day obtaining gainful employment. In this program, a specially trained Pre-Voc staff member facilitates a structured learning curriculum and exposes the individual to a variety of real-world, community-based job experiences at local businesses.

Career Specific Vocational Services

For individuals who have identified a distinct career path, we offer targeted vocational programs (such as the Employment Training Program or ETP). Working in partnership with local businesses and OPWDD, we provide paid, trial-based internship opportunities. Our staff assists the intern throughout the program, with the ultimate goal that they will gain the exact training and skills needed to become a permanent, specialized employee of that business.

Supported Employment

Our Career Center works closely with individuals who are ready for competitive employment in the community. We serve as a resource to help people navigate the ACCESS-VR process, create resumes, sharpen their interview skills, and complete job applications. We network with our various community partners to create a "job match" that is highly compatible with an individual's goals and abilities. If approved for formal Supported Employment services through OPWDD, we also provide a specially trained Job Coach to offer on-going, on-the-job support to ensure long-term success.