Supported Employment

​Supported Employment

The overarching goal of Supported Employment is to obtain jobs for people with disabilities and help them retain those jobs through consistent training and job coaching. The crucial component of the program is to give the individual the skills and confidence they need to successfully perform their job duties in an integrated and competitive environment, rather than simply doing the job for them.

Following a referral process through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS), a supported employment program pairs an individual with a job coach, whose initial task is to negotiate with an employer regarding the terms of employment as well as the accommodations that will be provided for the employee.​

Job Coaching

Our professional Job Coaching staff helps you with initial detailed on-the-job training. We continue with ongoing support throughout your employment to help your job placement be successful for both you and your employer.​ We discover what works for you and how to achieve it with your own coach. Your coach may assist you with job development, task analysis, on the job training, mediation/communication, work quality, speed and completion. ​

​Employment First (E 1st)

Job Retention

Problem solving, conflict resolution adaptations and accommodations, workplace relations, understanding employer and company needs, and continued coaching as needed.
A WIN-WIN for employer and employee!
E 1st is determining an individual's preference, interest, needs, and skills/supports (PINS) to assist with finding a job of their choice. No job coach support.

E 1st services is accomplished in four (4) Benchmark stages:

* Discovery
   * Provider visit individual at home and in the community.
   * Assist an individual to identify their PINS.
   * Determining job an individual might obtain and be successful.
   * Three job experiences based on PINS.

* Employment Path
   * Soft skills training learning how to apply and interview for a
      job. Short term.     

* Job Placement
   * Individual gets a job based on their PINS and working 20+ 
      hours.

* Closure
​   * Individual works 90 days successfully.
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