Supported Employment
Supported Employment is a set of services to help you find a job in the community and be a successful employee. Working at a business in your local community can be a fulfilling experience. You can develop new skills, learn new things, meet new people, and find fulfillment by being part of your community.
If you want a job, but don’t know where to start, Support Employment takes you through the process of discovering what types of jobs interest you, helps you find a job, and helps you learn how to do the job.
- Discover What You Would Like To Do
- Through DISCOVERY you explore your interests, skills, strengths, and abilities to help identify the types of jobs you would enjoy.
- Find A Good Job Match
- After we identify your interests and abilities, JOB DEVELOPMENT services help find a job that matches your interests and skills. A job developer can help you find potential jobs and guide you through the application and hiring process, including completing applications, practicing job interviews, completing employment paperwork, and more! By the end of the Job Development process, you will have a job in the community!
- Succeed In Your Job
- Once you have a job in the community, you can receive JOB COACHING to help you succeed in your new job! A Job Coach can help you learn the skills and routines for your job. A Job Coach can also help you interact and work with your co-workers.
* The videos featured on this page were created by the Oregon Department of Human Services. Visit their webpage for more information about Supported Employment Services in Oregon.
Supported Employment Services can be established through your local County Developmental Disabilities Program or Vocational Rehabilitation services.