Supported Employment Services
Supported Employment Services matches adults with cognitive disabilities to meaningful jobs in companies needing their skills.
People we work with may have one of these labels:
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Down syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Autism
- Traumatic brain injury
- Other cognitive disabilities
Key steps to success:
- Determine a person's unique skills, interests, preferences
- Find a job matching these factors
- Provide training to them on the job
- Support their performance to keep them on the job long-term
Benefits from our program to our participants:
- Jobs
- Self-confidence
- Personal independence
- Financial independence
- Meaningful employment
- Employment tool - for our clients and potential clients
Benefits from our program to our employers:
- Pre-screened applicants
- Well-trained employees
- Reduced turnover in entry-level positions
- Comprehensive job analysis
- Consultation regarding accomodations
- Employers Corner - an informative resource on supported employment
Comprehensive Services:
- Skills assessment
- Career planning
- Job placement
- On-site training
- Ongoing support after placement
Because of our program, leading area businesses are hiring persons with intellectual disabilities and other cognitive disabilities, and transforming their lives. This creates a win/win situation for both participant and employer. In the past year, our Supported Employment Services expanded the worlds of 135 adults with disabilities.
Click here to see some of the more than 100 area companies that have benefitted from hiring individuals with disabilities.
Supported Employment Services Program Costs:
Programming is primarily funded through the Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), though we also offer a fee-for-service option. To learn more about obtaining Supported Employment Services, visit our Client Corner page.
For more information about joining our program OR hiring an individual with a disability:
Contact: Julie Gebhardt-Brown x161
Call: 972-991-6777
Fax: 972-991-6361
Email: Juliegb@specialcarecareer.org
