• Match the unique talents, interests, and abilities of the individual with disabilities with employment opportunities that fulfill the needs of local businesses.
• Assist in the employment search, initial training, and on-site job coaching for each candidate.
• Counsel individuals or their families to qualify for employment service funding through DVR (a division of the Department of Labor and Employment), which can pay for services at no cost to the individual. DVR will also pay for trade school and individualized education plans. Other funding options include Medicaid and private pay.
• Support employers in identifying existing disability-friendly jobs within the company.
• Identify and implement reasonable accommodations to help ensure the employee’s long-term success.
• Client training and job coach during the initial employment stage. Participating businesses are reimbursed 100% of the employee’s wages the first month of employment or a large portion of their first three months wages, depending on the level of support they receive.
• Maintain an on-going relationship with employers after the client’s initial training phase, checking in regularly and being available to contact throughout the duration of their employment to maintain and improve the employee’s work skills and personal habits.

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