Employment Planning Services at Morningside - Thurston County
Employment planning services are designed to assist individuals in determining their vocational goals. Using a person-centered approach, participants learn about employment opportunities within the community and are then able to make informed choices about their employment future. These services are designed to assist individuals in choosing employment outcomes and career development options that are based on his or her preferences, strengths, abilities and needs. Our services offer a variety of activities including job try outs, job tours, job shadowing, labor market analysis, community-based assessments, and possibilities for volunteering in the community. Morningside's evaluation and employment planning services are a way to help you define what type of job you want and whether that job is right for you. Services in this area help identify your interests, abilities and needs that will be important to you as you set your goals. We will also provide you with the opportunity to explore work options by trying one or more jobs that might interest you. Working with you and your vocational counselor, we will develop a plan and you decide how many jobs you want to try.
Physical Address
809 Legion Way Southeast, Olympia, WA 98501
Mailing Address
PO BOX 7936, OLYMPIA, WA 98507
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Referral from vocational counselor. If you don't have someone to refer you or you aren't sure who to talk to you can call Morningside and someone will be happy to talk to you.
Fee
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) pays for most people who need our services. We will work with you to see if they can help you. If they cannot and you receive Social Security benefits we can help you with a work incentive plan to pay for service costs, and to keep your costs at a minimum.
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities.
Agency info
Morningside - Thurston County
EMPLOYMENT PLANNING and ASSESSMENT: Individually designed services provide participants with the opportunity to explore work options and try out a job. Job try outs can be developed within the local business community or at one of Morningside's structured work areas to gather information regarding vocational strengths, interests, abilities and needs in order to obtain and maintain employment. COMPETITIVE JOB PLACEMENT: Through partnerships with local employers, Morningside identifies and develops employment opportunities for participants based on individual skills, interests, abilities, and vocational goals. In addition to the hiring process; on-the-job training, structured follow-up, job retraining, and employer consultation services can be provided. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Supported employment is a creative approach to employment for people with disabilities. Participants receive individualized training and long-term support to ensure job satisfaction and that employee performance meets employer standards. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION: A cooperative venture between Morningside, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and local school districts. Assistance is provided to high school students with developmental disabilities to explore career options and receive the necessary supports to maintain employment upon high school graduation. School districts Thurston, Pierce and Clallam Counties.