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Welcome to our e-newsletter containing facts and tips on how local businesses benefit from supported employment.
| Gwinn & Roby Retains Valued Employee with Supported Employment Training Assistance |
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Established in 1986 by a group of six expert trial lawyers, Gwinn & Roby, LLP developed a vision of legal representation that has guided its growth into a firm of more than 40 attorneys in Amarillo, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The firm’s vision is to serve clients effectively and with integrity to provide the highest quality of representation in the client's interest.
In order to optimize its Dallas staff’s time and efforts, Gwinn & Roby hired Cindy Johnston to perform a variety of clerical duties. She sets up conference rooms for meetings, distributes faxes, picks up and distributes mail, and answers phones.
Cindy Johnston recently celebrated her 10-year employment anniversary with Gwinn & Roby. But there was a time when this milestone seemed out of reach. Earlier in her tenure at the firm, Cindy began to face some challenges with her role. Concerned that she was not performing at her best, Cindy contacted Special Care & Career Services’ Supported Employment program to request training assistance.
An experienced Supported Employment trainer met with Cindy and her boss at Gwinn & Roby to discuss the issues affecting Cindy’s job performance. After assessing these concerns, the trainer developed a retraining plan that included a detailed set of criteria by which to measure Cindy’s improvement. The trainer then began working with Cindy on a daily basis to continually reinforce the new training goals and ensure that she learned to achieve them. Once positive change began to take place, the trainer gradually scaled back the frequency of his visits from daily to weekly to bi-monthly and finally to monthly check-ups.
Cindy’s supervisor, Marcus Washington, praised her contributions to Gwinn & Roby. “Cindy brings a refreshing outlook that has a positive influence on everyone in our department. And her punctuality, commitment, and consistent job performance are a great example for the team.”
Through Special Care & Career Services’ comprehensive training efforts, Cindy improved her job performance as well as her interactions with co-workers. With continued support from her Supported Employment trainer, she reached the 10-year employment mark and is still going strong.
Proactive organizations like Gwinn & Roby utilize our Supported Employment services not to hire individuals with developmental disabilities, but, just as importantly, to ensure their long-term job success. Whether your company has hiring or training needs, our Supported Employment staff can help you realize the full value of your employment investments. Contact us at 972.991.6777, x 143 or jennyp@specialcarecareer.org to set up an initial meeting with one of our team members.
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| Understanding the SCCS Supported Employment Program |
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The SCCS Supported Employment program can be divided into four major phases:
- Intake & Assessment
- Job Development
- Job Training
- Continued Support
Individuals can participate in any or all of these phases, depending on their needs. For example, the lead article in this newsletter details how Cindy Johnston utilized our services for training and continued support needs. Many other clients take advantage of the entire Supported Employment process. In this and subsequent issues of Employer’s Link, we will explain the phases of the SCCS Supported Employment program and their benefit to those who participate in the process.
In the first phase, Intake and Assessment, the program participant meets the job consultant who will be working on his or her behalf. The job consultant spends time getting to know the individual’s interests and skills and forms a bond with him or her. Then the consultant assesses the individual’s performance at several types of jobs to determine what kind of position will be a good fit. The consultant also observes how the individual interacts in the community and what kinds of environments would be most appropriate for his or her work setting. Through this comprehensive process, the consultant and the program participant decide on a direction for the job search.
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| Welcome to the Team |
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Congratulations to the following companies that recently filled positions using Special Care & Career Services.
- JP Morgan Chase, Document Processing Clerk
- Ikea, Stock Recovery Clerk
We look forward to a long and successful relationship with you!
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Hot Prospects
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We have great candidates for the following positions. If you are interested in hiring one of these highly skilled employees, contact Jenny Pecht at 972.991.6777, ext. 143 or jennyp@specialcarecareer.org.
FOOD SERVICE Generous, giving individual seeks full-time kitchen support work in a hospital, rehabilitation facility or senior center. A passion for helping others, combined with skills in silverware rolling, food preparation, food portioning, and more, make this candidate a dream employee for many organizations.
LAUNDRY With excellent attention to detail and strong focus, this applicant possesses the qualities that will ensure your laundry is spotless. By securing this reliable candidate, you can feel confident that your laundry room will continue your tradition of quality!
SILVERWARE ROLLING With a great eye for detail and 15 years of experience working in assembly and production positions, this candidate would be a tremendous asset to your restaurant hospitality team! This dependable applicant is seeking part-time work in a fun environment.
CHILD CARE A warm heart and a loving attitude make this experienced classroom assistant an excellent candidate for a support position in your child care center. Kids and teachers alike will reap the benefits of adding this dependable people-person to your team!
OFFICE CLERICAL An outgoing multi- tasker with great customer service skills, this candidate seeks part- or full-time clerical work. Experience in shipping software, packaging, and mailings makes this person a great addition to any team!
OFFICE CLERICAL BA in Communications with outgoing personality and exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills seeks clerical position. With more than six years of experience in fundraising and a wide range of office support skills, this candidate will make a positive impression with your customers and have a great impact on your office team!
CLERICAL SUPPORT More than 20 years of experience providing outstanding customer service and attention to detail ensure that this candidate will exceed your expectations in an office support role. This friendly, hard-working applicant is ready to make a difference in your company!
CLERICAL SUPPORT Hospitable, team-oriented candidate with exceptional interpersonal skills seeks full-time clerical position. Experience in clerical work will benefit any company looking for a diverse, multi-talented individual!
CLERICAL SUPPORT/MAIL ROOM This experienced, hardworking candidate seeks part-time work in a clerical or mail room position. With strong attention to detail and skills in filing, copying, faxing, shredding, and more, this applicant has much to offer your organization!
CLERICAL SUPPORT Eager team player seeks full-time clerical support position in Richardson area. Prior experience and a desire to help others will benefit any department. Let this applicant put her excellent people skills and strong customer service savvy to work for you!
STOCKING/CLOTHES PROCESSING Adept stocking and clothes processing candidate seeks part-time work in a relaxed, fun environment. This eager people-pleaser will be both a pleasant and productive addition to your organization!
CLOTHES PROCESSING
A diligent worker with more than five years of experience seeks a part-time position processing incoming merchandise in a retail setting. This quality applicant will have your inventory ready for the sales floor in no time!
SHIPPING/RECEIVING Focused order puller with excellent work history seeks active shipping and receiving position. With more than six years of experience, this candidate’s skills at processing inventories, pulling orders and packaging shipments can make an immediate contribution in your warehouse or distribution center!
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