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Wayne
enjoys his job shredding confidential documents in the
records room.
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The
Job Development Process - Each
individual who enters the Supported Employment Network participates
in an assessment of their employment interests, desires and
goals. Following this assessment, a resume is developed to assist
in highlighting prior experience and skills. Potential employers
and job types are then identified and toured. The application
and interview process begins and continues until a well-matched
position is procured. We participate in the interview process
if this service will increase the comfort level of the individual.
Orientation
and Training - If an employing company
requires an orientation, our staff participates with the individual.
We also provides on-going training efforts to assure the individual
has every opportunity to succeed within their position. We have
found this to be a crucial aspect to our supports. We not only
support individuals in acquiring and maintaining job specific
skills, but also facilitate communication within the work place.
Self-advocacy skills are promoted throughout this process.
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Erin
finishes her orientation at the Carrs/Safeway store.
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Follow-along Supports - As
an individual becomes more comfortable within their position,
we may reduce direct support as the individual's skills increase.
This process may occur in increments of minutes, hours or days
as best suits each employee's needs. In fact, our team will
continue to provide periodic observations with those we support
who have the highest level of independence. Direct observation
facilitates opportunities to address questions or difficulties
that are best remedied through face-to-face meetings.
If you are interested in sitting down and talking further with
someone about how our Supported Employment Network can assist
you, please contact us at 1-907-561-5335.
Supported Employment: A Conceptual Overview