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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:
q Employment
Specialist is available to assist with employment process
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Employment Specialist is available to assist/coach if needed
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Assistance may be provided to transport to work
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Vocational Assessment is provided as needed
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Evaluation is provided as needed
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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!
1. Call WRC
and ask for an Employment Specialist
2. The
Employment Specialist will ask about the work environment, job
requirements, schedule, and skills required and any special
instructions.
3. The
Employment Specialist will meet with the employer to discuss employment
needs.
4. The
Employment Specialist will select those applicants that meet the
employer’s requirements.
5. An
interview will be scheduled.
6. Initial job
coaching will be provided if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about
Supported Employment Services:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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