Individual Job Goal
Job development begins with the person’s desired work, schedule, environment, and support preferences.
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Employment Development Services
Individualized job-development support that helps a person pursue competitive integrated employment aligned with their interests, strengths, and goals.
How Employment Development Can Help
Support is individualized rather than delivered from a fixed checklist. These are common areas the service may address when included in the authorized plan.
Employer Connections
Support identifying and approaching employers whose opportunities may align with the person’s goals.
Application Preparation
Assistance may include resumes, applications, interviews, disclosure decisions, and accommodation planning.
Coordinated Job Search
Job-search activity is paced and documented according to the authorized employment plan.
Potential benefits
- A job search centered on the person’s priorities
- Practical preparation for applications and interviews
- Direct assistance connecting with community employers
- Planning for accommodations and a successful start
Eligibility considerations
- People with a goal of competitive integrated employment
- Individuals ready for active job development
- Employment development authorized in the service plan
- Service scope coordinated with the lead agency and support team
Frequently Asked Questions
What does employment development include?
It may include individualized job-search planning, application and interview preparation, employer outreach, job matching, and support arranging accommodations.
How is employment development different from exploration?
Exploration helps identify interests and possibilities. Development begins when the person is ready to actively pursue a competitive integrated job goal.
Can Truwell help communicate with employers?
When authorized by the person, employment staff can assist with employer communication, job matching, interviews, and accommodation planning.
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