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.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Vocational services staff work with individuals and families to create employment opportunities in the community.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Coordination of adult DDA employment services. - Transition Services for young adults with developmental disabilities who have turned 21 years old and have graduated from High School. - Adult Services to assist adults with developmental disabilities find and maintain community integrated employment and live full participating and contributing lives within their community. - Community Education and Information Services designed to increase public awareness and build community acceptance for including people with developmental disabilities (contracted with Walla Walla Valley Disability Network (WWVDN.org)).

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Helps adults with developmental, intellectual or behavioral health diagnosis obtain and maintain employment within their communities. Works to understand each job seekers talents, skills and abilities and matches them with employers. Fast Track to Employment: Helps low income clients secure long term employment. Participating clients will receive access to an employment specialist and case manager, as well as continued support over the course of the program.

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.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Helps employ disabled workers in a variety of positions including shelf stocking, custodial work, grounds maintenance, food service and cleaning.  Positions under federal contracts located in Oak Harbor and Marysville.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Offers disability related employment services.

Offers community-based employment services including job placement and competitive employment.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Offers community-based employment services including job placement and competitive employment.

Offers community-based employment services including job placement and competitive employment.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion

Community outreach provides the following programs: - Up to 1 year of rental assistance and/or assistance with move-in related costs. - One-time per calendar year assistance with utilities (electric, gas, heating fuel, and water), and a PUD discount program. - Emergency shelter for up to 30 days; limited space. - Assists with applications for DSHS programs and Section 8 housing. - Provides information and referral for all community members including older adults and adults with disabilities, to other agencies and services, including comprehensive employment services, and produces a Community Resource Guide.

Employment and Day Program services are contracted and include:   Child Development   Meets the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.   Services to the maximum extent appropriate are provided in natural environments and may include -  Specialized instruction,   -  Speech-language pathology -  Occupational therapy -  Physical therapy -  Assistive technology -  Vision services    Employment   Provides ongoing support services and training for eligible persons with paid jobs in a variety of settings and work sites. These include   -  Individual supported employment -  Group supported employment -  Pre-vocational services These may be individual or group options in the community and specialized industry settings.   Also provides individualized technical assistance services to those that have not achieved their employment goals.   Community Access services: - Helps individuals participate in activities that promote individualized skill development, independent living and community integration - Activities must provide individuals with opportunities to develop personal relationships with others in their local communities and to learn, practice, and apply life skills that promote greater independence and community inclusion