b'Pathclear in the program language O ne distinction is the pathand in practice that work therapy taken into each categoryparticipants are beneficiariesof work/contribution. Didthat the program is designed and the person come through the volun- managed with a clear benefit to teer coordinator, an HR manager, orthe participant that aligns with through program intake? Did theyprogrammatic goals. The principal fill out an employment application,purpose of the program must be to a work therapy program application,benefit the participant. The benefit a volunteer application, or an in- should be germane to the develop-ternship application? Each pathment of the person as a whole, should have its own correspondingnot just the work done or skills application, as well as a handbook orlearned. It should be true at the some document that outlines the re- initiation of most participants in lationship and expectations. Further,a work therapy context that the there should be some documentedorganization would accomplish process for any transition from onethe work more efficiently with a type of relationship to another.volunteer or employee, rather than Beneficiarya program participant. T he person or entity whoParticipant expectations primarily benefits from anyI n some residential programs, work done is an importantthe lines have been blurred distinction between employmentbetween employees and clients and work therapy. It must be madebecause the expectations have not \x02 The principal purpose of the program must be to benefit the participant. The benefit should be germane to the development of the person as a whole, not just the work done or skills learned.JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 39'