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Services for Persons with Disabilities

Supported Employment

Supported Employment Services, provides specialized and individualized employment services for people with disabilities for as long as they are employed. The goal of Supported Employment Services is to:

• Work with local companies to match individuals with jobs
• Assist people with disabilities to obtain and retain competitive employment

Eligibility includes persons with:

• Physical Disabilities
• Psychiatric Disabilities
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Neurological Impairments
• Developmental Disabilities
• Referrals occur primarily through VESID (Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities). Self-Referrals are also accepted.

Services

• Job Development and Placement Services
• Work-based Job Coaching
• Career Exploration
• Employment Preparation Workshop
• Health and Benefits Management
• Basic Computer Skills Training
• Job Retention
• Job Club

The Staff

The Employment Services staff includes professionals trained to work effectively with the employer community as well as with people seeking employment. Many have several years of experience in the job placement arena and are well connected to the employment and training opportunities available in our community. Staff are proficient in English/Spanish.