Job
Placement and Support
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| Employment
services supports the job applicant in refining the tools needed to
obtain and maintain employment. Through career counseling, a balance is
promoted between the personal, social and vocational aspects of life.
Group discussion and individualized instruction facilitate the best
matching of interests, skills and experiences with employer needs.
Program length is determined by individual need. |
Support in Getting the Job May Include |
Job
trials in the community
Vocational planning
Resume, cover and thank you letter development
Job leads and job sources
Assistance with job applications
Practice interviewing
Advocacy with
employers on behalf of persons receiving services |
Support in Keeping the Job May Include |
Balancing personal and work demands
Problem solving on the job
Exploring career advancement opportunities
Gaining knowledge of pay and fringe benefits
Follow up for 3-12 months
Advocacy with employers on behalf of persons receiving services
Employer Benefits
No fees
No risk screening of potential employees
Expanded applicant pool
Consultation for job accommodations
Analysis of work site for job matching
Customer service, including site visits and phone calls for 3-12 months
Sensitivity training
Assessment for short term job coaching
Access to On the Job Training funds
Information on financial and tax credit incentives
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Specialized Services* |
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Missouri Deaf Services supports people who are deaf or hard of hearing
in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Supported Employment
assists people with significant disabilities in obtaining and
maintaining employment through ongoing support services.
JobWorks
provides job placement and support services to residents of Boone
County. Programs are designed to serve persons with legal histories,
extended periods of unemployment, and a lack of marketable job skills.
*Services
are not available
in every location. Please call the location
nearest you for details.
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Employment services are made
possible in part through federal grants from the Office of
Special Education
& Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education and
the Workforce Investment Board of West Central
Missouri.
Links
to Related Job Point Services
Disability Services
Employment Skills Training
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