Supported Employment

 

The Supported Employment program is a cooperative effort between The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.  It is designed to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment, while receiving the necessary job coaching and supports needed in order to be successful.   

Individuals will typically participate in a Supplemental Evaluation, which consists of up to three Situational Assessments.  The assessments are geared toward defining and individual’s strengths and weaknesses and general interest areas.  Using information gathered from the Situational Assessments, background information, and interviews with the individual, recommendations are made as to the most appropriate course of action for addressing barriers and developing skills that will prepare the individual for employment.

Once the individual is placed in the community, ongoing supports are provided to ensure success.  Visits are made to the place of employment a minimum of twice per month or on an as-needed basis.  Additional job coaching will always be available if the need should arise of if new duties are assigned. 

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