What it is
Job readiness and supported employment coaching helps people get ready for work, find a job that fits and keep it. A trained job coach works side by side with the person, and a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) guides the plan.
We focus on strengths and interests first. The right job is one the person actually wants.
Who it’s for
This service is for older teens and adults with autism or other developmental disabilities. It can help someone who is:
- Getting ready to leave high school
- Looking for a first job or a better fit
- Starting a new job and wants support learning it
- Having a hard time with parts of a current job, like schedules or coworkers
What sessions look like
We start by learning what the person enjoys and is good at. Then we practice the skills that help at work: filling out applications, talking in an interview, getting to work on time and asking for help.
Once there’s a job, the coach can join the person at work for a while. They help learn tasks, set up checklists and smooth out problems. As things go well, the coach steps back, little by little.
Example goals
- Build a simple résumé and practice interview answers
- Get to work on time using the bus or a ride plan
- Follow a task list for a shift without reminders
- Ask a supervisor for help or a break in a clear way
- Handle a schedule change at work calmly
Where it happens
Sessions happen in the community and at the job site, with the employer’s okay. Some prep work, like résumés and practice interviews, can happen at home or in a quiet public place.
Paying for it
Supported employment is often funded through Medicaid waiver programs or state vocational rehabilitation services. Private pay is also an option. We’ll help you check what’s available and work through the paperwork.
Not sure what your plan covers? That’s okay. Call us or fill out our short form, and we’ll walk you through your options step by step.