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Supported Employment offered at Morningside - Clallam

Participants referred for this service may need assistance in resume building, interviewing techniques and job development activities. Based on the vocational goal of the participant, professional job developers set up job searching and development activities. These include identifying which employers to contact, securing applications and other position related materials, arranging for informational interviews, and making labor market assessments. The participant is expected to take an active role in the process. Once a position is secured and the job offer accepted, skilled job coaches are available to assist in the initial, intensive training on the job. Retention services are also provided for 90 days following placement. These services focus on insuring that both the employee and employer are satisfied with the job and that expectations are being met.  If needed, training is also provided to facilitate co-worker support for the new employee. Even after the 90-day retention period, if the need arises for specific training or support, staff remains available to meet those needs.

Location

113 South Valley Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm

Application process

Referral from vocational counselor. If you don't have someone to refer you or you aren't sure who to talk to you can call Morningside and someone will be happy to talk to you.

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities.

Fee

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities Administration, and Foundational Community Supports pay for most people who need our services. We will work with you to see if they can help you.

Agency info

Morningside - Clallam

EMPLOYMENT PLANNING and  ASSESSMENT: Individually designed services provide participants with the opportunity to explore work options and try out a job.  Job tryouts can be developed within the local business community or at one of Morningside's structured work areas to gather information regarding vocational strengths, interests, abilities and needs in order to obtain and maintain employment. COMPETITIVE JOB PLACEMENT: Through partnerships with local employers, Morningside identifies and develops employment opportunities for participants based on individual skills, interests, abilities, and vocational goals.  In addition to the hiring process; on-the-job training, structured follow-up, job retraining, and employer consultation services can be provided. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Supported employment is a creative approach to employment for people with disabilities.  Participants receive individualized training and long-term support to ensure job satisfaction and that employee performance meets employer standards.