Helps workers injured on the job return to work. Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal. Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications. If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work. The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.

Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include - Vocational counseling - Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs, - Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work. - Assistive technology evaluations and assessments. - Job training and education - Job search assistance - Support in keeping a job

Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include - Vocational counseling - Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs, - Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work. - Assistive technology evaluations and assessments. - Job training and education - Job search assistance - Support in keeping a job

Provides skills training and employment assistance to adults in Lewis County that have a physical or mental disability. Helps clients remove barriers to work, helps clients retain the jobs that they have, and will even hire clients at the workshop if any positions are open. Office skills training, employment assistance, and connections to mental health, social services and other supports occur at the office on National Ave. Industrial skills training, and the workshop are located on Sears Rd.

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

Provides adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities sheltered employment. Such employment opportunities include: - working in a greenhouse, - on four acres of flower fields, or - in a large craft room, and - dried flower shop.

The developmental disability case manager and staff provide community access programs and supported employment to community members that have developmental disabilities. They also provide cooking and nutrition classes, craft activities and socials to encourage them to interact with others in the community.

Provides employment opportunities for developmentally disabled individuals. Must be referred by the DSHS.

Provides assessments, on-the-job training, job development and ongoing long-term support for adults with disabilities. Support individuals through the entire employment process. Services include: - Community based assessments - Trial work assessments - Job placement services - Retentions and intensive trainings

Matches people w/ IDD to jobs in the community that fit their needs and abilities. Includes skill & interest assessment, resume development, interview preparation, job placement & coaching, career development and employer support.

Offers a wide range of vocational training programs and services. Programs include: GED instruction and support, work skills training, digital literacy certification, financial literacy and second chance banking, computer skills training, and work-based learning. Services include internships, work evaluation placement, individual support employment for people with disabilities, and a senior employment program.

Offers employment opportunities in aerospace fabrication and/or assembly. Vocational partnership with DSHS-DVR division program. Entry level pay rate averages $12 per hour.

Teaches life skills such as personal and professional development in self care, problem solving, communication, and employment realities.

Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include - Vocational counseling - Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs, - Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work. - Assistive technology evaluations and assessments. - Job training and education - Job search assistance - Support in keeping a job

Provides job readiness skills including resume preparation, job search assistance, job interview help and on the job coaching to assist in job retention.

Provides assessments, on-the-job training, job development and ongoing long-term support for adults with disabilities. Support individuals through the entire employment process. Services include: - Community based assessments - Trial work assessments - Job placement services - Retentions and intensive trainings

Supports adults and young adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining competitive employment in the community.   Services provided include a vocational profile, work ability assessment, job development, job placement and on-the-job training.   Employment counselors assist with transportation, personal care, assistive technology, workplace support and long-term career goals.   Serves as an Alternate Provider to DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for job search assistance for people with disabilities.

Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include - Vocational counseling - Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs, - Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work. - Assistive technology evaluations and assessments. - Job training and education - Job search assistance - Support in keeping a job

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

Participants rotate through work centers which may include a variety of work that is performed sitting or standing. Participants gain information on attendance and punctuality, motivation, communication, getting along with others, ability to accept feedback, ability to take responsibility, work ethic, ability to retain instructions, work quality, productivity, and personal appearance. Participants will be connected to a mentor and counselor to assist them through the progression of their training. Participants are paid minimum wage while in training. Specialists will assist participants with job placement and continue follow-up for three months after training has ended.

Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include - Vocational counseling - Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs, - Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work. - Assistive technology evaluations and assessments. - Job training and education - Job search assistance - Support in keeping a job

Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work. Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through: - Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research - Goal setting and intervention planning - Case management, referral, and service co-ordination - Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services - Functional and work capacity evaluations Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.

Offers counseling to assess personal strengths and interests and to identify barriers to competitive employment in conjunction with the work training program.

The Easterseals Washington Workforce Development program helps adults achieve and maintain gainful, competitively paid, employment in their communities.   Participants in the program are paired with an employment consultant, if needed, to learn new skills or to supplement the employers training.   Easterseals Washington Workforce Development also works with people referred by the Division or Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to help find competitively paid employment in the community.     For persons who are 62 years of age or older a Community Inclusion Program (CI) helps customers create and maintain relationships made in their communities.    

Advocates for the rights and needs of people who are deaf-blind.   Provides information and referral regarding deaf-blindness.   Links individuals who are deaf-blind with local skill-oriented and vocational rehabilitation services.   Provides consultation and other services to consumers, parents and service providers.   Determines eligibility for services at the Helen Keller National Center in New York.