Other tools include verbal feedback and written evaluation of performance. When needed, recommendations for physical, mental health, and independent living opportunities are made as well as referrals to other resources in the community. The consumer receives training, supervision, and support while learning job retention skills and meeting employer expectations. This program uses job-seeking classes, individual instruction, group support, interviewing skills, assisted interviews, supported job hunt, and job development. Each individual's potential for economic independence is maximized in the job-hunt process.
Clerical support is available for resumes, letters, applications and copying.
This period cannot be less than six months. Programming at this level would include an individualized progression of vocational goals facilitating maximum improvements and growth in job readiness. Individuals are trained in one of eight specific occupations and placed into unsubsidized jobs. Eligible consumers participate first in an intake process, then proceed to the Testing and Objective Assessment Phases. During the training period, the consumer participates in Skill-Specific Training and in one of eight paid work sites.