We've all been through it at some point, and whether you're just getting started or changing from one job to another, being active in the workforce can, at times, be a challenge in itself. Now imagine how intimidating that type of situation or experience might be for someone who is coping with a disability. Supported Employment Services can help. Started back in 1986, the program provides individualized career job development, job training and on-going support to people who want competitive community employment. It's a program that has successfully assisted hundreds of residents throughout the New River Valley, working to help them each gain employment through the extensive business contacts that Supported Employment has made over the years.
Staff assist consumers in completing job applications and also preparing for interviews.
When a consumer is placed in a job, a Supported Employment job coach actually goes to work with them and assists in their training until the consumer is comfortable with the job responsibilities and the employer is satisfied with the consumer's performance. Once that occurs, the consumer is transferred to an on-going support system which is designed to fit individual needs.