Supported Employment
Supported Employment Services
NCP provides individuals with disabilities the supports necessary to choose, find, establish and maintain a job. Employment Specialists (ES) and Job Coaches work one on one with an individual to determine job readiness, develop job search strategies, provide on site job training, support and advocacy.
Finding the Right Job
Upon referral, an individual is assigned to an ES to determine the level and type of support needed during the job search. Supported employment services include career exploration, resume preparation, job development, interview skills, training and advocacy.
Additionally, NCP provides comprehensive disability awareness training to all employers in advance of an individual's employment. Referral and linkage to outside sources for this assistance is available as well.
On the Job Training
Once employment is obtained, a Job Coach provides onsite job training in addition to supplementing any formal training by the employer. Job Coaches are available to all employees from the start of employment until minimal additional support is needed. Job Coaches provide travel training, advocacy onsite for any necessary adaptations to the workplace environment, emotional support for employees and further development of work site socialization opportunities.
Extended Job Support
Once employees begin to adapt to their new jobs a Job Coach is no longer needed, the individual will transition into Extended Services. ES's will provide the supports necessary to assist with job longevity including regular onsite visits to both the individual and the new employer. Northeast Career Planning's ES's will be available to help mitigate and provide support or re-placement should any issues arise.
ES can also provide assistance with career advancement opportunities.
For more information on Supported Employment services contact:
Crystal Collins, Manager of Employment and Youth Services ccollins@northeastcareer.org or (518) 372-2895
Employment Services
Assessment
Assessment of an individual's strengths and limitations through testing.
Vocational Counseling
Career exploration, job seeking skills and resume preparation.
Job Placement
Assistance with application process, interview preparation, job coaching and travel training.
Extended Services
Provides short and long term employment support to increase job longevity.
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