Employment Services
There’s no more asking, “Can I work?” but instead, “What am I good at?”
Services offered:
Job Seeking Skills Training
This service assists a person to learn the most up-to-date skills to find a job. Resumes, interviewing techniques, and building a job search network
Job Development
The employment services team assists job seekers in obtaining customized employment meeting their desired vocational goals
On-the-Job Supports
OTJS provides support and training needed to successfully learn and complete all job duties assigned while meeting employer standards in competitive community work settings.
Career Exploration
To help a person receiving services determine what career they would like to pursue, Capabilities staff helps the person explore a variety of career paths available based on area need and individual interests and aptitude.
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services)
Pre-ETS services are intended to help students with disabilities, starting at age 14 to explore career interests. Five services are offered and include Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning, Counseling on Post-Secondary Opportunities, Work Readiness Training, and Instruction on Self-Advocacy.
Work Adjustment
The objective: Developing work habits and orientation to the work world; Acquiring personal habits, attitudes, and skills (including social skills) needed to function effectively on the job; Increasing your work tolerance while learning techniques that can compensate for the loss of a bodily or sensory function such as mobility or sight.
Community-Based Assessment
A CBA is performed for the person to explore specific career interests; evaluate work performance behaviors or stamina; and/or measure work productivity
Jump Start
This service is to assist a person to familiarize themselves with technology: laptops, tablets, and smartphones; in addition to assisting the person to utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual vehicles for meetings, onboarding, etc.