Employment

Connections can help an individual transition in to the workforce, whether it is to find his/her first job or to assist with seeking out new employment opportunities.

• Connections can become a part of the team while an individual is still in high school by attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and getting to know the individual's wants and needs.
• Our services also assist individuals who have been away from the workforce for some time and are again interested in finding employment.

Assessment Process

Every new referral goes through an assessment process where specific needs are evaluated before a regular work schedule begins.

• Typically an individual will work with Connections for four weeks, having the opportunity to experience various work sites.
• During this time an individual will have the support of a 1:1 job coach who will provide training, evaluate areas of need, as well as provide transportation to and from the work site.
• After the assessment period, the individual and his/her team will meet to discuss likes, dislikes, strengths, areas of need and ultimately appropriate program placement.
• Once program placement is decided, the individual and his/her team will be assigned a supervisor who will act as the regular contact person at Connections.
• The individual is paid for the work they complete at each work site during the assessment process.