AVAILABLE SERVICES
ASSESSMENT SERVICES
* Prior to receiving our services an assessment must be completed through Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS). Here is a contact list of regional offices.
CUSTOMIZED
DISCOVERY
In the Discovery process, information is gathered from the job candidate and their support team to determine their interests, skills, and preferences that relate to employment. The main objective of this process is for the job candidate to make an informed decision about the type of work they want to pursue.
JOB SHADOW
The job candidate tours and observes real work settings in a Job Shadow in areas of their interests and abilities. An Employment Specialist accompanies the individual on the job shadow to help them decide if they want to further pursue the particular position they are shadowing.
WORKPLACE
READINESS
ASSESSMENT
Once an area of interest for employment is decided, a Workplace Readiness Assessment can be set up with a business to help the individual determine if this is a job they want. It also helps an employer see the individual at work and decide if they would be a good candidate for employment. An employment specialist is with the individual throughout the assessment, and the individual is paid for their time working.
TRANSPORTATION
TRAINING
Transportation Training, teaches the job candidate how to use public transportation to get to and from work. The training includes learning the bus routes from the job candidate’s home to their desired destination and practice using the bus system, all with the assistance of a coach.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
JOB DEVELOPMENT
A job search is conducted and job openings in the community are identified that fit the individuals’ interest and preferences in the Job Development process. Individuals are assisted with completing applications, contacting employers, preparing for interviews, and can be accompanied to their interviews if necessary.
JOB COACHING
During the process of Job Coaching, a job coach helps the individual to be successful by assisting them with specific job skills, work habits, socialization and communication skills, adjustments to the job, and any other assistance needed for the candidate to maintain employment. Over time, natural supports are developed to help the employee from within the business so the job coach can fade from assisting the individual and independence can be obtained.