Employment Support

Creating pathways to competitive integrated employment through skill development, job exploration, and workplace support.

Overview

Pathways to Meaningful Work

Competitive integrated employment is one of the six CPS outcome domains and a central focus of ODP's service framework. At Covenant Partners Care, we believe that every individual has the potential to contribute meaningfully in the workplace.

Our employment support services build on the prevocational foundation to help individuals explore career interests, develop job-specific skills, and connect with employers in the community. We focus on competitive, integrated settings — real jobs, real wages, real workplaces.

Everything we do under employment support ladders up to ODP's core expectation: that individuals have the opportunity to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings. This means community-based workplaces where people with and without disabilities work side by side.

We work closely with local employers, vocational rehabilitation services, and the ISP team to ensure that employment goals are realistic, achievable, and aligned with each individual's interests and abilities.

Key Features

  • Career interest exploration and discovery
  • Job-specific skill development
  • Resume building and interview preparation
  • Employer relationship development
  • On-the-job coaching and support
  • Workplace accommodation guidance
  • Competitive integrated employment focus
  • Collaboration with vocational rehabilitation
  • Ongoing job retention support
Details

How This Service Works

01

Career Exploration

Discovering interests, strengths, and preferences through community-based exploration, informational interviews, and workplace tours.

02

Skill Development

Building job-specific skills through hands-on practice, simulations, and supported experiences in real workplace environments.

03

Job Search Support

Assistance with resume creation, application processes, interview preparation, and connecting with potential employers.

04

Employer Partnerships

We maintain relationships with local employers who value inclusive hiring and provide meaningful employment opportunities.

05

Workplace Integration

On-the-job coaching and support to ensure successful integration into the workplace, with fading support as confidence grows.

06

Job Retention

Ongoing support to address challenges, build workplace relationships, and ensure long-term employment success.

Next Steps

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