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Individual Supported Employment Program 

Seabird offers assistance to individuals who have chosen to seek independent competitive employment in the community.  Seabird coaches each individual in skills needed to obtain a job such as resume development, job application, job preparedness, interviewing skills, career assessment, job placement, transportation skills and community resources for transportation.

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Seabird staff specializes in job accommodations, identifying supports needed and creating an action plan utilizing natural supports when possible.

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After the initial placement, on-the-job training and counseling is provided to continue successful employment and follow along.             

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Community services such as CT Job Service, the Social Security Administration, the internet and local newspapers are all utilized as training tools for individuals entering individualized employment.

 

 Seabird provides person-centered career planning including the development of a customized career plan to assist the job seeker which includes interests, skills, experiences and dreams.  A list of potential team members is developed who can participate in the job seeking process.  Seabird can also provide a working interview to determine if the job is a match for the participant and the employer.  This provides 40 hours over a two-week period for the participant to demonstrate their work skills in a real work environment.  Follow-along supports are provided once a job is established.

 

For more information about the ISE program, please contact Program Director John Lavoie at jlavoie@seabirdenterprises.org or call (860) 857-2685. 

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