Cenikor Vocational Services

An important part of Cenikor's recovery program is that everyone participating in the program works. The reason is twofold: it helps raise money to keep the facility running, so each resident is in essence working to pay for his or her recovery; and, it gives residents on-the-job training that will help him or her obtain a good job when leaving Cenikor.

And, getting up and working at least eight hours a day is therapy for substance abusers, many of whom have never had a full-time job nor accepted responsibility for themselves. A recent university study of Cenikor's program showed that only 40 percent of residents starting the program had been employed full time. One year after graduation, 100 percent were employed.

What Is a Therapeutic Community?

Working at Our Facilities

Some of our residents get on-the-job training by holding down jobs in the facilities and in the corporate office. They work and train in the fund-raising department, outreach, food services and other positions that give them a feel for the job and help them decide what they want to do when they leave Cenikor.

Vocational Services Work Crews

Our work crews go to many types of businesses and perform whatever jobs need to be done. Employers like hiring Cenikor workers because they know they are drug free and highly motivated. Their enthusiasm usually inspires their regular workers to do better. Many of these jobs have motivated residents to change the direction of their lives and go on to new careers.

"We have found Cenikor to be a very professional organization which has readily responded to our needs. We find the residents very cooperative and enthusiastic on the job. They mesh very well with our own employees, which gives us a production group which has been very successful."

- Vocational Service Employer

To schedule a work crew call 888-CENIKOR (236-4567) or send an email below:

South Texas Residential Facility
Sung Kim

North Texas Residential Facility
David Harvey

Baton Rouge Residential Facility
JDouglas Leftwich