Program Description

The Employment Services program assists individuals with disabilities to determine work goals through tools designed to discover strengths, interests and abilities. The program is open to anyone regardless of past work experience who is referred through the State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Federal Ticket to Work program. Together, an interdisciplinary team led by the consumer, examines what will "work" for the individual to increase independence in an integrated work setting. The Employment Specialist will provide training in job seeking skills as well as aid in the appropriate placement, on the job training and job coaching based on level of needed intervention. Staff work in cooperation with the individual worksites with any needed accommodations.

Program Credentials

All Direct Care Staff are certified in:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Universal Precautions
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Program's Internal & External Customers

External Customers consist of: People with disabilities, families, community work sites, local schools, funding sources, community as a whole.

Locations

New Hope Center