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Employment and Training Services: We Develop Jobs

Matching jobs to people with disabilities is the primary goal of Employment Services. We provide qualified employees who are ready, willing and able to be productive members of your business. We provide training assistance before and during the placement and provide ongoing support services to both employer and employee.

WE PROVIDE

Vocational Evaluation
Situational Assessment
Job Analysis
Transfer Skills Analysis
Job Placement Services
Job Seeking Skills Training
Job Training
Job Coaching
Continuing Supportive Service

Vocational Assessment and Situational Assessment Services are time-limited and focus on an individual's strengths, aptitude skills, interest, experience, limitations and any barriers to employment. A number of assessment tools are utilized in addition to contacts, consultants and referral information that includes: school records, psychological reports and medical information. Situational Assessment focuses on a chosen vocation in actual work settings.

Job Placement Services assist individuals in choosing, obtaining and maintaining employment commensurate with their abilities and vocational interests as well as with their social, psychological, communication, environmental and medical needs. Job Placement Services are provided according to individual needs. This planned process begins with a review of initial referral information and an intake interview. Placement will be based on the individual's vocational profile and assessment results.

The right job match is critical. During job development, employers are contacted and, if needed, adaptive measures are facilitated to insure a successful placement. Agreement is reached between the referrer, individual and job-placement staff before accepting a position. Ongoing job support is provided for 60-90 days, according to authorized contract,  after placement and may include employer contact, training and job coaching.

Job Seeking Skills Training prepares individuals for procuring employment through interviewing skills, résumé development, market searches and job development plans.

Job Training and Job Coaching assist the individual with developing the necessary vocational skills and work performance to maintain competitive employment. Job Coaching provides the amount of support needed by each individual. Job Coaches foster natural supports between the employee and employer and gradually fade out of the picture.

Here is a partial list of customers for whom Allied Rehabilitation Centers has provided employees, enclaves (groups who work together in one section or department) and mobile work crews:

Allied is also an Employment Network with the federal Ticket to Work program.   Individuals who receive tickets from the Social Security Administration can contact Len Tarantino at 860-749-8833 extension 213 for assistance with returning to work.

Allied was re-accredited through 2006 by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission, for all of our Employment Services and Training programs.  The services and programs include the Direct Support Staff Training Program, employment transition services, employment planning services, comprehensive vocational evaluation services, employee development services and community employment services.  The national accreditation acknowledges Allied's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the people we serve.

For information or to make a referral, please contact
Patti Boettcher, Manager of Employment Services,
at (860) 741-3701 Ext. 222. Email: pbvrc@alliedgroup.org.