Supported Employment:

Mission:

We are professionals supporting and advocating for opportunities which allow individuals with special needs to achieve their goals and obtain respect and dignity within the community.

Accessing Services: (Referral)

• Clinician/Psychiatrist
• Residential Service Provider
• Case Manager
• Self Referral
• Parent/Teacher
• School Referral

Eligibility:
Meet the target Population for one of the following:

• DMHAS
• DMR
• BRS

Individualized Planning:

• Very Individual
• Person Centered Service
• Look at Individual Needs of Each Consumer.

Individual Service Strategy Portfolio Assessment of:

• Asset and Barriers Related to Employment
• Personal Issues
• Health Considerations
• Work Orientation v • Career Planning Skills
• Job Adaptation Skills
• Job Seeking Skills
• Education

Career Exploration:

• Interest and Attitude Surveys
• Career Decision-Making Survey (CDM)
• Assess Values, Abilities, Interests
• Suggest Career Clusters That May Be of Interest

Locating Jobs:

• Personal Network
• Connecticut Works
• Temp Agencies
• Help Wanted Ads
• Unadvertised Labor Market
• Contacting Employers
• Job Seeking Skills Course

Job Application Skills:

• Master Application
• Correct Information
• Neatness / Practice
• Builds Confidence

Resume Building:

• Assistance with Resume Building
• Access to Resume Express Program
• Style
• Cover Letter
• Follow Up Letter / Thank You Letter
• Reference Sheet

Interviewing Skills:

• Preparation for Interview Questions
• How to Answer Problem Questions
• Mock Interviews
• Mannerisms and Body Language
• Self Confidence
• Marketing Yourself

Benefit Information:

• Entitlement Impact Planning
• Benefit Tracking
• Medicaid / Medicare
• Available To Meet with Caseworkers as Needed

Ongoing Support:

• As Needed Basis
• Problem Solving
• Relationships (co-workers / managers)
• Connecting Consumers to Clinical

Services as Necessary:

• Intrusive / Non-intrusive Vocational Support (Consumer Preference)

Continuing Education:

• GED-Tutoring
• Pre-Testing
• Financial Resources research (JTPA and BRS)