Supported Employment | Pioneer Center for Human Services
4031 West Dayton Street, Mchenry, IL 60050
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
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Fees
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Service area
Mchenry County, IL
Lake County, IL
Cook County, IL
Kane County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Boone County, IL
Description
Matches employment needs with individuals. Program participants include those with hearing or visual impairments, cancer or diabetes, mental illness (most commonly depression or anxiety), physical, developmental and learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
Each individual is coached and prepared for the workforce. Individuals are matched with jobs based on skills and capabilities. Services include job search skills, resume writing, interview techniques, workplace etiquette, and skills training.
An employment specialist is also provided when an individual in the program begins employment that provides job coaching. The specialist remains in place until the individual reaches job independence. Also works with individuals off-site to provide job support.
What's Here
Providing organization
Pioneer Center for Human Services
Helps to improve the lives of individuals challenged by developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and homelessness.