Supported Employment

Supported employment services will provide training and assistance to help support customers in job development and sustaining paid employment. This service can be performed on a full- or part-time basis and at a level of benefits that are paid by the employer for all employees. Customers can expect support with the acquisition, retention, and improvement of skills related to accessing and maintaining employment or developing and operating a small business. Customers will receive help in securing employment according to the recipient’s knowledge, skills, abilities, support needed, desired goals, and planned outcomes. Customers will receive support in a variety of work settings. Training will be provided to teach employment tasks needed to be employed and will be included in all aspects of job development, interviewing, and job seeking activities.