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Vocational Services offered at Work Opportunities in Bellingham

Helps individuals with disabilities interested in obtaining employment explore their interests, talents, competencies, and support needs. An employment specialist assesses their skills and identifies and builds additional employment skills. Assessments: An employment specialist works with the individual and their support team to determine what job will be the best match for the person and their skills. Job Development and Placement: For individuals who are certain about the work they want to pursue, our employment specialist will engage in marketing and recruitment activities to approach employers on behalf of the individual looking for employment. The goal is the job seeker gaining integrated employment in a position that matches with his/her skills and interests. Training and Retention: Assistance is provided to help participants maintain employment. The length of time needed will vary depending on the individual’s support needs and funding options. The new employee is supported to learn and accomplish the tasks of the job; communicate with co-workers; and become part of the fabric of that employer’s workforce.

Location

192 East Bakerview Road, Bellingham, WA 98226

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

Call or visit website.

Eligibility

For individuals who have emotional, physical, and sensory disabilities.

Fee

Call.

Agency info

Work Opportunities, Inc.

An agency which provides vocational rehabilitation and employment services to persons with mental, physical, emotional and sensory disabilities, so they might obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency.  www.workopportunities.org