Competitive Employment offered at Morningside Pierce County
Competitive employment services are designed for individuals who already have specific skills and some previous work history. 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 hunting 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.
Physical Address
1601 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Application process
Referral from vocational counselor. If the client doesn't have someone to refer them, or they aren't sure who to talk to, they can call Morningside and someone will be happy to talk to them.
Fee
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) pays for most people who need the services. Works with potential clients to see if they can help. If they cannot and the client receives Social Security benefits, they work on an incentive plan to pay for service costs, and to keep costs at a minimum.
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities.
Service area
Pierce, WA
Agency info
Morningside - Pierce County
EMPLOYMENT PLANNING and ASSESSMENT: Individually designed services provide participants with the opportunity to explore work options and try out a job. Job try outs 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. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION: A cooperative venture between Morningside, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and local school districts. Assistance is provided to high school students with developmental disabilities to explore career options and receive the necessary supports to maintain employment upon high school graduation. School districts Thurston, Pierce and Clallam Counties.