customizing job development and coaching to be successful in local regions. peter kennedy, lmsw...

Customizing job development and coaching to be successful in local regions.

Peter Kennedy, LMSW

Helen Tafoya, LPCC

Employment that works:

Supported Employment (SE) is a service that helps people with various barriers find and maintain meaningful jobs in the community. Individuals are assisted in securing competitive employment or developing entrepreneurial opportunities that fit into the person’s preferences and abilities.

Supported Employment

What do job developer do?Do you just have job banks? I’m not sure I want to work. I might lose my

benefits?

It’s hard enough to find a job

Know your community Web Searches are not for everyone

Build connections

Job Search

Trial and Error Most employers only spend a short time on

each resume. Customize it for the job Different approach for different delivery

methods

Resume

Practice makes PermanentDebrief and identify trends Expect the best plan for the worst

Interviewing

This may be a better option Must build natural supports

Job Carving/ Entrepreneurism

Questions