Open Arms Vocational Services Inc

Professional Development

Helping our clients find and keep paid jobs where they earn minimum wage is a priority to OAVS (no sub-minimum wage).

Community Safety &
Awareness

Clients will learn to recognize various signs in the community, look both ways for cars and know when it is safe to cross, recognize between a friend and a stranger in all community settings and how to get help if they feel uncomfortable, stay in a group while in the community and how to utilize a cell phone, locate the numbers, learn to call home and 9-1-1.

Problem Solving

Learning how to problem solve is a key factor in independence. Clients will be encouraged to try things on their own and problem solve to the best of their ability and will be praised and encouraged after each and every attempt.

Personal Independence

Clients are encouraged to try things on their own to the best of their ability and to achieve personal independence by using positive reinforcement.

Social Skills

Clients will discuss activities that are available and discuss their interests, while learning the appropriate way to act and have fun while in the community. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to socialize with friends and peers in a positive manner.

Community Service

Clients will learn to give back to the communities they live in and provide us with so much love and care.

About

Open Arms Vocational Services Inc

The simple things that we take for granted are sometimes the biggest obstacles in others’ lives. Most of us go through life considering only our own hardships and fail to recognize that there are those around us who endure much more.

OAVS is dedicated to highlighting the strengths of each of our clients.

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Staff

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Mary Quick

Program Director

Mary loves to spend time with her large family; she has four young girls. They love pretty much anything outdoors, all sports, going to church, anything that creates fun family memories and laughing until the sun comes…read more

Kylie Shellstrom

Program Coordinator

Inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2013, Kylie followed her calling into supporting other mothers with their birth journeys. Kylie believes in empowering, educating, and supporting all families. Her passion for supporting others dug…read more

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Community Partners

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About

Open Arms Vocational Services Inc

More About

Our Programs

Staff

Meet Our Team

Mary Quick

Program Director

Kylie Shellstrom

Program Coordinator

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Community Partners

2051 Cucina Italiana

Ivey Ranch Equestrian Center

San Marcos Senior Center

ARE Animal Rescue at Petsmart

Calvary Chapel Vista and Oceanside

Brother Bennos

Servicing North County San Diego: