| Employment
Services:
Our
task in employment services is to access and place individuals
with varying disabilities into jobs in the community. These
services include vocational evaluations, community-based work
evaluations, pre-employment job seeking skills workshops,
job placement, work adjustment, follow along supports, and
long-term job coaching under community supported employment.
Community
Partnerships of Idaho has been providing employment services
since 1996. We are the largest community rehabilitation program
providing services in the state of Idaho. We are accredited
by RSAS.
For
more information on employment services, please download our
brochure.
If you
have any questions regarding Payette’s employment services,
please contact:
Cassie Mills
Director of Employment Services
376-4999 ext. 215
cassie.mills@mycpid.com
Employment
Services FAQs:
Who
Does Community Partnerships Serve?
The Employment Department serves individuals with disabilities
who are of working age.
What
is the Purpose of the Program?
The Employment Services Department assists individuals in
obtaining and maintaining employment that meets their goals
and abilities. Services are chosen by our clients and provided
on an individual basis. We assist individuals in formulating
their vocational goals, obtaining a job and providing support
services to assist in maintaining employment. Clients receive
a variety of services. Employers benefit from hiring capable
individuals with a desire to work and a willingness to learn.
Statistics show that most individuals become long term, loyal
employees. Our clients also qualify for Work Opportunities
Tax Credits (WOTC)
How
is the Employment Program Accredited?
Our services are accredited through the Rehabilitation Services
Accreditation System. We work in conjunction with the Idaho
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and employers and businesses
within the community.
How
is the Program Funded?
Employment services are contracted by the Idaho Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation. In addition, the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare fund some long-term support to working
clients through job coaching. Private rehabilitation companies
and private pay are also accepted.
What
Services are Available?
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational evaluation services help individuals seeking job
training, career changes or aptitude, academic, and interest
assessment. Community Partnerships specializes in identifying
achievable employment options for individuals.
Community
Based Work Evaluation
This is a trial work period in which an individual has the
opportunity to try out a particular job in the community.
While working, the individual is paid for his/her time by
Community Partnerships. Evaluations provide important information
relating to the chosen field of work, the client's skills,
and needed accommodations. At the end of the evaluation, the
employer has the option of hiring the client.
Job
Placement and Follow Along Services
An Employment Specialist assists the client in developing
a job site and with job searching tasks such as interviewing.
Once the job is found, the Employment Specialist provides
support services as needed.
Work
Adjustment and Job Coaching Services
Employment Specialists work closely with employers and the
employees on the job, providing training and support until
the job duties are learned. The Employment Specialist provides
mediation and communication, as needed to assure a successful
match.
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