Employment Services
Finding the right job can bring many rewards. The paycheck is important, but it doesn’t stop there. Work can be about connections with co-workers, the satisfaction of a job well done or the chance to make a contribution.
Getting a job you enjoy that pays a competitive wage sometimes requires determination and skill. If you have a disability, finding the right match for employment and having the proper support may be essential for your vocational success.
No matter what age or what level of experience, we offer job seekers personalized, full-service vocational support. We’ll help you find and maintain successful employment.
Through these services you might:
- Explore the local employment market
- Build a resume
- Learn how to present yourself at an interview
- Clarify your interests and goals
- Develop job skills
- Obtain satisfying work
- Gain skill in using public transportation
- Develop safety awareness
- Navigate stressful situations appropriately
- Learn how to communicate in the workplace
- Build relationships to assist with independence
- Develop skills to promote career advancement
What to expect:
- Qualified staff
- Personalized focus on your needs
- Connection to benefits counseling
- Identification of workplace accommodations as needed
Who is eligible:
- Persons found eligible for services by the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) or the Office of Rehabilitative Services (ORS).
- These services are also available to individuals on a fee-for-service basis.