Employment Services
The Employment Services Department works in cooperation with different employers to provide a positive experience for people with disabilities within the community. This program can provide resume assistance, vocational assessments, support with placements, job searching, on-site training and job coaching. Click here to download the employment flyer.
Employment Services can be funded through waiver, county funding and VRS.
For more information, please contact Marcus Skallman at 952-564-4258 or [email protected].
Click here to make a referral.
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Customized Employment (CE)
Customized Employment is an approach to hiring, retention and return to work that matches a job seeker’s strengths, the conditions under which they will be successful and their interests to the needs of an employer. It can bring people from diverse populations, including those with disabilities, into the workplace to contribute their talents to meet critical business needs. CE utilizes an individualized approach to employment planning and job development — one person at a time and one employer at a time. Because CE jobs are a good fit for the person and the employer, there is greater employee satisfaction and productivity, resulting in enhanced retention and profitability for employers.
Discovery Based Services
Discovery is the foundation of Customized Employment. It is a proven evidence-based practice that improves employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. Discovery opens doors to employment for people who experience barriers to employment. The Discovery process enables youth and adults with disabilities and others to find a job that is a good fit with an employer who values and needs the talents they have to offer.
Follow Up Support Services
What it is
• Individualized support for each person
• Can assist with training and orientation
• Can help to identify accommodations
• Reinforce job role/responsibilities as identified by supervisor
• Promote good communication
What it isn’t
• An extra staff – job coach is there to support person, not the business
• Change the role/position
• Change structure of company/employer
• Unnecessary support – these are voluntary services
How to succeed
• Good communication with Employment Specialist and employee
• Clear delineation of roles/tasks of different people
• Clear expectations of tasks to be completed by the job seeker/employee
• Foster independence for employee
Ready, Set, Move!
Ready to Move? We’ve Got You Covered!
Join us for Ready, Set, Move! — a one-stop event to explore resources that make moving easier. Whether you’re moving out for the first time or looking for a better fit, we’ll cover what you need to know.
Connect with Emma, Reach’s Housing Services Manager, to learn how Reach helps people find and keep stable housing, manage budgets, apply for benefits, and navigate every step of the move from lease terms to settling in with the right support.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center: Banquet Room
Cost: FREE
Trail by Reach transportation available for this program.
Learn more about our Employment Services
For more information, please contact Marcus Skallman at 952-564-4258 or [email protected].
Click here to make a referral.