Services


Employment often comes with a distinct sense of pride, responsibility and personal satisfaction. And for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a job can lead to greater independence, confidence and improved quality of life.

Supported Employment Services

Our Supported Employment program offers vocational training and other job-related resources to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve goals and thrive in the working world. We carefully match individuals with employers based on interests and skills and provide full training and job assistance to ensure continued success. Individuals meet with a job developer, who assesses their unique skills and interests to develop a personalized employment plan.

Personalized Job Searches

Once the initial assessment is complete, our employment specialists work with the client to find an appropriate position through:

  • Online searches

  • Cold calls

  • Walk-ins

  • Job fairs

  • Monthly mixers

  • Existing leads with employers

Pre-Employment Skills Training

We understand that the individuals we serve are competing for jobs with the rest of the working world. For that reason, we work with each client to ensure we find a good job match. Our employment specialists will assist with:

  • Creating resumes

  • Conducting mock interviews

  • Application practice

  • Employment follow-up practices

Job Coaching and Training

All of our clients will receive the following services:

  • Environmental Work Assessments

  • Job Coaching and Development

  • Establishing natural supports in the workplace

  • Schedule and Pay Training

  • Job Monitoring

  • Self Advocacy in the workplace

Network of Employers

We continuously reach out to employers in the community to expand employment options for the individuals we serve. With a growing network of employment partners, we are able to customize plans and find meaningful jobs that meet the needs and interests of each individual. Contact us to find out more about our Supported Employment program.