An Employment Specialist provides job-readiness and career interest assessments, volunteer and job placement support and guidance while learning new skills. This person-centered approach allows each individual to have an active part in obtaining a volunteer or competitive employment position within his/her community.

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village Day Program is a contracted provider for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Supported employment services includes: Community Based Work Assessments (CBWA), job development, job coaching and extended services to OVR and waiver funded consumers 21 years of age and over with intellectual disabilities, individuals ages 18-21 who have graduated from a special education program or those who may have challenges with employment due to other disabilities outside of IDD .

Supported employment ensures that employers are:
Consulted about accommodations, incentives and disability job awareness.
Matched with qualified, dependable, enthusiastic employees eager to work.
Provided assistance with job coaching.
Contacted regularly for employee job performance updates.

PHONE

484-472-5000

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