"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph W. Emerson
Employment Services
East End Disability Associates believes the people we support are capable of many things including the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. We are excited to announce the start up of a new Vocational Training Department which offers a continuum of services from Pathway to Employment to Supported Employment services. Person-centered employment and support services will be developed that provide assistance for individuals to obtain, maintain or advance in competitive employment or self-employment.
The individualized planning process will help individuals identify a career or vocational direction. Pathways to Employment also provides instruction and training in job readiness skills and develops a plan for achieving competitive, integrated employment at or above the New York State minimum wage. Within 12 months the outcome of this service is documentation of the participant’s stated career objective; a detailed career plan used to guide individual employment supports; and preparation for our supported employment services.
EEDA will be working with local businesses, merchants and community organizations to secure training opportunities and a pool of reliable, trained and supported employees. This program will enrich not only our community, but assist those we support reach their goal of finding and keeping a Job.
To be eligible for Pathway to Employment, an individual needs to be enrolled in the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS). To enroll, discuss Pathway to Employment with your Medicaid Services Coordinator (MSC) or contact Maryann Miller at (631) 369-7345 Ext 117.
The individualized planning process will help individuals identify a career or vocational direction. Pathways to Employment also provides instruction and training in job readiness skills and develops a plan for achieving competitive, integrated employment at or above the New York State minimum wage. Within 12 months the outcome of this service is documentation of the participant’s stated career objective; a detailed career plan used to guide individual employment supports; and preparation for our supported employment services.
EEDA will be working with local businesses, merchants and community organizations to secure training opportunities and a pool of reliable, trained and supported employees. This program will enrich not only our community, but assist those we support reach their goal of finding and keeping a Job.
To be eligible for Pathway to Employment, an individual needs to be enrolled in the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS). To enroll, discuss Pathway to Employment with your Medicaid Services Coordinator (MSC) or contact Maryann Miller at (631) 369-7345 Ext 117.
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