Supported Employment:

Mission:

The mission of Supported Employment Services is to promote independence while providing on-going individual supports. We assist consumers in acquiring and maintaining integrated employment in the community, focusing on current needs and future goals. With supported employment, individuals with special needs are employed in an integrated job and supported by a job coach who trains and provides on-going support.

These are the goals behind our holistic approach:

• Ensuring personal choice
• Acquiring marketable skills
• Building healthy reciprocal relationships

Individuals who receive these services will:

• Become a productive contributing member of the workforce.
• Gain increased self-respect from their job accomplishments.
• Have the opportunity to enjoy increased participation in the community

Individualized Planning:

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

Supported Employment Services offers the following supports:

• Person Centered Planning
• Skills and Needs Assessment
• Community Work Exploration
• Resume and Interview Support
• On-the-Job Training and Support
• Job Counseling
• Travel Training
• On-going Personalized Services
• Entitlement Support

What is the Referral/Admission Process to Participate?

Clients are eligible to receive these services if referred to EDUCATION CONNECTION by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) case manager.

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For more information contact:
Sarah Anderson
Employment Specialist - Danbury
(203) 791-1904 Ext. 129

Chris Ernst
Employment Specialist - Litchfield
(860) 567-0863 Ext. 184

Henry Renzi
Employment Specialist - Danbury
(203) 791-1904 Ext. 128