Supported Employment

Our Supported Employment services (SE) are provided to individuals who by virtue of their support needs have been found eligible for long-term support by an adult service agency.

SE services include the development of community-based employment, supplemental job training, and long-term support. Job training is provided in addition to the training the employer naturally provides. In addition, our role is to assist with the individual’s independence level through the development of natural supports. The development of natural supports involves building capacity within supervisors and coworkers at the job site to support the individual on the job. If transportation training is necessary, WOU will also assist the individual with identifying the best transportation method and train them to utilize the resource safely and successfully.

Our Supported Employment services include the following:

• Person-Centered Planning (within 30 days)
  • Interest inventory
  • Information gathering
  • Self-advocacy
• Job Search Preparation (within 30 days)
  • Resume development
  • Interview training
  • Job application support
• Job Placement (within 90 days)
  • Employer outreach
  • Access to WOU’s job board
  • Interview assistance
• Job Retention
  • Creation of a support plan
  • On or off-site support
  • Employer and coworker relationship facilitation

Read a Supported Employment Success Story

A Work Opportunities Unlimited retention plan helps Marjolaine achieve success

This video describes how a customized retention plan created for Marjolaine helped her achieve success at her job working at Heilind Electronics. She works with her Career Resource Specialist (CRS), Elizabeth, who assists her with completing all steps and tasks on the plan. Narrated by David Dwyer, President and CEO.