Employment Services
The goal of the job placement program is to train individuals with barriers
and assist them in obtain competitive employment that leads to independent
living. After employment has been secured, WRC will continue to work with the
individual.
Services to Individuals
Direct, one-on-one services provided by Job Development and Placement
Specialists to people with disabilities are based upon individual needs and may
include instruction in searching, applying, and interviewing for a job; resume
development; and post-employment follow-up. The focus of this position is often
placed entirely on job development activities, which include locating employment
opportunities for individuals with disabilities and facilitating their success.
On any given day, Job Development and Placement Specialists may work with
individual employers or groups of employers to identify job vacancies or to
arrange for special needs to be met.
Job Development and Placement Specialists often provide services to employers
such as providing them with information about the benefits of hiring people with
different abilities; performing a job analysis to determine job requirements;
identifying possible accommodation needs; demonstrating accessibility
technology; consulting with the personnel or human resource department about
hiring practices; and working with supervisors to educate them about the
accommodation needs of an individual with disabilities.
Benefits to Employers
- Employment Specialist is available to assist with employment process
- Employment Specialist is available to assist/coach if needed
- Assistance may be provided to transport to work
- Vocational Assessment is provided as needed
- Evaluation is provided as needed
- Employment Specialist provides Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) consultation for business to receive 20- 30% tax credit on employee wages
How Employers Can Take Advantage of Employment Services at NO CHARGE!
- Call WRC and ask for an Employment Specialist
- The Employment Specialist will ask about the work environment, job requirements, schedule, and skills required and any special instructions.
- The Employment Specialist will meet with the employer to discuss employment needs.
- The Employment Specialist will select those applicants that meet the employer’s requirements.
- An interview will be scheduled.
FAQ's
- I am interested in hiring someone with a developmental disability. But, what if I do not have the extra time needed to devote to this new person?
Supported Employment exists to have a mutually beneficial relationship between a business and a worker with special needs. In order to ensure this, Supported Employment has a professional staff that is qualified to provide the necessary assistance and support.
- Does my business have to pay Supported Employment extra money for its services?
No. A worker with special needs is paid on the regular payroll. There are no additional costs to you for the support services provided to the disabled employee.
- How often will the Supported Employment professional staff monitor a worker?
This can be done on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis depending on the needs of the individual.
- What personal rewards do employees gain?
Supported Employment workers experience a tremendous amount of pride and personal satisfaction by contributing to and working in society. We have been able to witness personal growth and development in employees upon getting their jobs.
- How many hours do employees work and what benefits are they eligible for?
An employee in the Supported Employment Program works part-time, 27.5 hrs/week, for 52-weeks each year. In most cases, a worker is offered a benefits package which includes vacation, sick, and personal days in accordance with the benefits of eligibility of any part-time employee.
- What is a job coach?
A Job Coach is an employment training specialist who works with people who have disabilities. Job Coaches specialize in helping workers with disabilities perform the tasks of their jobs successfully. This includes providing intensive monitoring, training, assessment, and support to workers with special needs and facilitating healthy working relationships between management and co-workers.
Resources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Job Accommodation Network
America's Job Bank
