Employment Planning Services offered at Morningside Pierce 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 define what type of job is wanted and whether that job is right for the client. Services in this area help identify interests, abilities and needs that will be important to client's goals. Also provides the opportunity to explore work options by trying one or more jobs that the client might interested. Working with client and their vocational counselor, to develop a plan and decide how many jobs to try.
Location
1601 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Application process
Referral from vocational counselor. If a client doesn't have someone to refer them or they aren't sure who to talk to, they can call Morningside and someone will be happy to talk to them.
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities.
Fee
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) pays for most people who need services. Will work with people to see if they can help them. If they cannot and the client receives Social Security benefits, they can help with a work incentive plan to pay for service costs, and to keep costs at a minimum.
Agency info
Morningside - Pierce 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.