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Provides job skills training and supported employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Provides veterans from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance, with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. Unemployment benefits for those who have worked in Virginia and other states are available and may be applied for at this site. Benefit claims may also be filed on the Virginia Employment Commission web site at www.VaEmploy.com or by calling toll free 1-866-832-2363. For Veterans Services please call: Ronald Kotz (540) 581-4953

Cypress Enterprises provides vocational and day support services to citizens with intellectual disabilities.

A day support program, which enhances independent living skills and maximizes opportunities for community integration. Activities include life skills groups, support groups, recreation and socialization opportunities. The supported employment program provides employment services designed to teach the basic work habits necessary to be successful in obtaining and maintaining employment.

The AbilityOne program provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have documented disabilities by delivering products and services to the federal government. These individuals are considered ready to work in a fully-integrated work setting, but need a supportive work environment and a low level of supervision.

Workforce Development Center provides a variety of services for persons with disabilities who are seeking employment. A disabilities counselor can assist with resume preparation, interviewing skills, vocational assessments and job placement. There is also assistive technology for persons who are visually or hearing impaired.

This program helps low income, mature job seekers obtain the skills and work experience needed to find employment. Participants work 18 hours per week in non-profits and government entities to contribute to those agencies while building their skills, self-esteem and references. In addition, they are assisted with job search activities including resume development, preparing for job interviews, and job leads.

Provides the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a service and work based training program for older workers. The program was authorized by Congress to provide subsidized, part-time service training for low-income persons age 55 or older who live in the service area and have a right to work in the US. The program also serves veterans and individuals with disabilities. SCSEP works by partnering with community agencies. SCSEP pays a training stipend to the individual while the partner community agency provides the training.

Provides veterans representatives to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand.

The Supported Employment Individual model provides one-on-one services to help individuals with disabilities transition from job preparation to successful employment. Goodwill provides support with job matching and placement, training, and ongoing follow-along services to create mutual confidence between employees and employers. Services include job analysis and task analysis, job placement, public transportation planning and training, hands-on training facilitated by a Vocational Services Employment Specialist in a community business, and monitoring participants' home and work environments to ensure employment retention.

Offers a twenty hour per week subsidized training or work experience placement with the goal of locating unsubsidized employment for the older worker. Provides specialized training and classes to upgrade or learn new job skills. Offers counseling and instruction on job search skills, public benefits, etc. Provides assistance with the purchase of items needed to prepare the individual for gainful employment.

Employment Services provides long-term employment, training, and supports for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities at our site in Hampton. Employment Services offered through Government Contract work across the Nation. Employment Services provide adult students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in certification programs, preparing them for life-long careers in high-demand industries resulting in economic independence. Supported Employment helps people with disabilities gain employment with businesses in the community. Day Support provided to people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities at our site in Hampton. In this program, people with disabilities work on life and social skills, and also volunteer/participate in the community.

The Arc of Southside provides individualized Supported Employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment.

Provides veterans from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance, with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. Unemployment benefits for those who have worked in Virginia and other states are available and may be applied for at this site. Benefit claims may also be filed on the Virginia Employment Commission web site at www.VaEmploy.com or by calling toll free 1-866-832-2363.

HopeLink Behavioral Health Employment Services provides support and training for clients who want to be competitively employed in the community to help them choose, get and keep jobs.

SERVICES AVAILABLE: - General information about available SSA benefits and other public benefits - Comprehensive analysis of how work impacts SSA benefits and other public benefits - Verification of current federal, state and local benefits - Development of a Benefits Summary & Analysis and Work Incentive Plan - Information about valuable SSA work incentives that can maximize cash and healthcare benefits while working toward self-sufficiency - Advocacy for requests for reconsideration and appealing denied benefits claims - Tools to help track benefits changes while working and guidance with reporting earnings and other relevant life circumstances to SSA and other entities administering public benefits - Ongoing benefits counseling and work incentive follow-up support through all phases of the employment continuum - Education and training about benefits counseling and work incentive planning to beneficiaries and families

Supported Employment agency serving Lynchburg and surrounding counties. CARF accredited vendor for The Dept. of Rehabilitative Services and Dept. of Medical Asst.

Employment Programs for youth and adults who have any disability negatively affecting competitive employment. Services consist of pre-employment skills training, situational assessments, work adjustment, job skills training, job placement and on-the job training. Provides job opportunities in competitive integrated employment.

Employment Network provider-- Can assist those who want to work and have been issued a Ticket to Work by Social Security.

Specializes in group and individual vocational evaluation, training and support to work at businesses in the local community. ECHO specializes in providing community-based group supported employment (GSE) which maximizes each participant's opportunities in accordance with their interests. Individuals work in small groups with on-site support at businesses in the local community. ECHO also offers Individualized Supported Employment (ISE), to assist participants to secure employment through coaching, individualized support and training.

Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment program offers a high level of training, assistance and specialized supervision to individuals who require ongoing supervision but are able to work in an integrated employment setting. A group of participants (maximum of 8) with similar work interests work side-by-side with a Goodwill Employment Specialist, who provides assistance and guidance in completing job-related tasks and setting and achieving long-term goals.

Project SEARCH: Carilion Clinic is a one year program that provides education and on-site training to prepare youth with disabilities to be work ready upon graduation from high school. The program, which serves as a workforce alternative for students in their last year of high school, is located at a community health-care facility, Carilion Clinic. Students participating in Project SEARCH: Carilion Clinic report each day to the host business, learn employability skills in the classroom, and job skills while participating in three unpaid internships during the year. Students actively participate in defining their career goal and planning the necessary steps to achieve that goal. Students also have the added benefit of learning life skills, such as utilizing public transportation, to report to work sites. The ultimate goal, upon program completion, is to have the skills necessary to obtain competitive employment. Students are chosen for the program by a selection committee made up of individuals from the organizations involved in the Project SEARCH: Carilion Clinic collaboration including the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and local school systems. The Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke generously provided the funds to cover startup costs for the program.

Employment and Day Support Services provides support to Loudoun residents with intellectual disabilities or serious mental illness. A variety of programs are offered, to include the Community Access Program (CAP), Psychosocial Rehabilitation and JobLink. Through the Job Link program, the Department of MHSADS helps people obtain and keep competitive employment positions in the community.

Trains clients who are visually impaired or blind on job readiness skills needed for gainful employment and to achieve success in the workplace. Also included is employer outreach for workplace assessments and job placement opportunities.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services provides assistance to individuals recovering from mental illness through case management, supported living, intensive community treatment, and a "clubhouse" program. For routine Intakes, individuals are encouraged to call the main telephone number and request an Intake and Assessment.