This program is designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining employment (either full or part-time). The program works with individuals to assist them in identifying what type of work is best for them, how to go about finding a job, teach social skills, good work habits, personal hygiene, and use of public transportation so they are able to get to and from work. The staff then work with the individual to support them while employed and also assists employers to ensure the partnership is successful. This program has been very successful and we have individuals employed in fast food restaurants, hotels, beauty salons and some have begun their own gardening or cleaning businesses.

Some of our Success Stories!

June 24, 2010

Kathy Krzaric, owner of Little Bavaria

Lisa has been employed with Little Bavaria for 21 years, and she is as dedicated today as she was 21 years ago. She works hard and does her job fully and independently, she is treated no differently. Kathy and has established a trusting genuine relationship with Lisa that is based on mutual respect for each other. Lisa gets along well with her co-workers and is a full participant in all work functions. Lisa has not ever called in sick. Her typical work week is about 20hours sometimes more if she is needed at the restaurant, and she works evenings and weekends.

Charmaine Johnson has been employed as a lot attendant with Dennis Jonsson Motor Products since February 1986, this is a unionized position and she works 30 hours a week.  Dennis “quoted,” Charmaine always does her job, and does it well. She has built relationships at work with her co-workers and always comes to work with a smile.

Simone Myers has been employed with A&W restaurant since April 2008, she works 12 hours a week and she works in the kitchen prepping food, her specialty is onion rings. Manager Dorothy Young of local A&W “Quoted,” feels fortunate to have found Simone through Community Employment.

Karen is employed at Extra foods Bakery Department as a bakery clerk.  She works 4 hours per week assisting the bakers with packaging and labeling cookies and other baked goods.  She also faces and stocks the shelves with fresh product.