The Supported Employment Program provides supports for
people with disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed with obtaining and
maintaining competitive community employment.
The
school to work summer program is a 6 week course (June 13-July 22) for students
ages 18 and older with a disability who are still enrolled in high school and
want to expand on skills and knowledge to prepare them for employment. The
purpose of the marcfirst School to Work Summer Program is to teach super-senior
high school students professional, social, and work ethic skills in order to successfully
join the work force. The program also gives students the opportunity to become
familiar with and transition into supported employment programs and other adult
services if applicable. The small group of 10-12 students will learn work-preparedness
skills, job shadow several businesses in town, learn the fixed bus routes in a
group setting, and expand on computer knowledge and social skills. The group will
leave the 6 week course with a resume, completed career interest assessments,
and interview training. Participants will have structured curriculum based classes
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings with the option to attend Friendsfirst
for Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Complete the following
application and support material and return to marcfirst.
Once
all application materials have been received, the School to Work Summer Program
Admission Team will arrange a personal interview with applicant and guardian if
the applicant is considered a qualified candidate. Final decisions on applicant’s
status will be made after the interviews have occurred, no later than the last
week of May.
Space is limited, for more information
contact Kim Ewald at 451-88888 ext. 258
Look for an
end of summer follow-up . . .
The goal of SEP is to provide pre-employment training,
employer education and on-the-job training and support for as long as the individual
requires services to be successful. The ultimate goal is for the individual to
be as is independent as possible in a career that matches their interests, hopes
and dreams.
Job Development: pre-employment skills and interest
assessments, resume building, social skills training, computer skills training
using the marcfirst computer lab, interviewing skills and transportation
training. Job development activities can be provided in group settings or 1-to-1
based on individual needs. Services are provided in a classroom or community setting.
Job
Coaching: on-the-job training and support is provided on site by a certified Direct
Support Professional (DSP) for as long as the individual requires to learn their
assigned job duties and natural supports are established. Facilitating natural
supports is an integral part of the program; reducing or eliminating the need
for paid supports.
Supported Employment representatives partner with the
schools and provide information to students and parents during IEPs for those
18 -22 years old. This partnership helps facilitate a smooth transition for the
student as they move towards adult services and prepare for community employment.
