Unemployment compensation costs are based on total payroll, not on who is hired. Careful matching of individuals to jobs, training, and availability of support services results in employees who are highly competent in a variety of tasks such as filing, collating, labeling, stamping and shredding, data entry, mail and stock clerks, janitorial, and messenger positions. Although many supported employees start with entry level tasks, especially those positions with high turnover rates, many appropriate placements lead to expanded job duties, promotions and a long term employee. Hiring a supported employee contributes to a positive community image. People with disabilities are individuals with individual health concerns.
Most studies show that individuals with disabilities are more dependable than their other employees.
A staff person experienced in supported employment will survey your business to identify tasks which might be appropriate to the individuals who are looking for jobs. With the provision of training, assurance of quality performance to your standards and on-going support to the employee and to you, you may find you have an ideal setting for a supported employee.