VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
· Explore educational choices, career interests and personality preferences
· Identify strengths, skills, and aptitudes
· Address potential barriers to employment or education
WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING/GROUP PROGRAM
· Prepare for employment in an inclusive work setting
· Promote the meaning, value and demands of work
· Assist in setting clear career goals
· Identify and provide instruction on meeting employers expectations
· Develop appropriate work place social skills
· Assist with resume, cover letter and thank you letter writing
· Advise on interviewing skills and how to present as a competitive job candidate
JOB DEVELOPMENT AND ON-GOING WORK PLACEMENT SUPPORT
· Liaison between employers and clients
· Assist with applying for jobs, arranging and preparing for interviews
· Advocate and consult on accommodations including creating an ADA friendly workplace
· Support for on-going job retention
· Assist young adults transitioning into the work place
· Guide on the purchase and use of assistive technology
· Provide on the job training, job coaching and retention supports
· Offer (optional) client group dinners for networking and socializing
Payment: Information about JSSA's fees and charges is available upon request. JSSA accepts full fees for this service. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted. JSSA can provide financial assistance on a sliding fee scale based on need. Some clients may also be eligible for DDA or DORS funding.
Service location: JSSA offers this service in its Maryland locations.
Service providers: Case managers, employment support specialists, career counselors and therapists.
Getting started: For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
301-587-9666. You may also send an
email inquiry.
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