PSP's Employment Services
Supported Employment (SE)
Our supported employment services help adults
with developmental and other disabilities find and keep careers
in mainstream companies. As one of the first SE vendors in the Northwest,
PSP has built our reputation around the exceptional support system we
offer program participants, their families/advocates and employers.
Our approach is customized and based around an individual's right to self-determination. PSP's services include career assessment, job development, specialized job training and assistive technology implementation. We also work with co-workers and managers to develop a natural support system for an employee and provide follow-up/job retention services as needed to help people keep their jobs.
DVR Services
For people with a physical or mental disability seeking employment
through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), PSP will work
closely with you to identify your career interests and job-related strengths.
Our contacts with local employers—both large and small— in a wide variety
of industries allow us to market your abilities to companies who value the
contribution of a diverse workforce.
We will provide the training and assistance to make your job placement a success. After 90 days, if you are doing well on the job and no other services are needed, your case will be closed. Later on, should you need assistance to stay employed or if you lose your job, your case can be reopened. PSP can then provide whatever help you need to get back on track.
School to Work (S2W)
PSP's school to work program fulfills
the important role of transitioning students with developmental disabilities
from high school to a rewarding job in the community. Students work with
our Employment Consultants to identify a desired career path and build the
required skill sets through job shadowing and job try outs. We approach our
employment partners and other community businesses to customize a position
that matches the skills and career goals of the participant with the workplace
needs of the employer.
By creating a team approach involving PSP, the student, parents and educators, we are able to optimize career readiness, find a good job match before graduation and lay the groundwork for a successful long-term partnership and career.
Pathways to Employment
Designed to serve the individual needs of people with significant challenges
to employment, PSP's pathways program provides the intensive and/or extended
discovery and supports needed to participate in employment or related activities.
All activities and opportunities, whether paid employment or volunteer,
are in integrated community settings. Our work with this segment of the
disability community has been especially commended by CARF, the organization
that awards accreditation to service providers.
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Of the people who complete PSP's school to work program, outcomes are high with 100% employment success after graduation.
