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Employment Solutions
"We believe that
people with disabilities have a right to live and work in their
home community. BCDC is dedicated to providing them with
the opportunity they need to make this possible."
When a consumer is
ready for employment in the community, they move into BCDC's Supported Employment Program
called Employment Solutions. In this program, Community
Employment Specialist work closely with the consumer to evaluate
their job interests and goals. The Specialists then seeks
employment for the consumer in the community. Once the job
has been identified, intensive training begins to ensure the
consumer feels comfortable in their new career choice.
During this phase, the Community Employment Specialist works
one-on-one with the consumer until they feel comfortable in
their job duties. The Specialist then gradually fades out
while continuing to monitor the new employee. This program
is very beneficial to consumers just entering the workforce as
it allows employers as well as consumers to feel comfortable
with the new employment.
This
a highly successful program that was established in 1993. Since
then, BCDC has been responsible for over 180 competitive
employment placements in the community.
To find out more about our
Supported Employment Program, please contact Elizabeth Leggett via
phone at (252)
946-0151 or click
Here to email
her.
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