Work Transition Program offered at Entrust Community Services
Provides one-year, school-to-work training program that uses classroom instruction, career exploration, and relevant internships in order to accomplish seamless workplace immersion.
Provides a one-year, school-to-work training program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Entrust has worked with Memorial Hospital and other local businesses to help educate young individuals with disabilities. Total workplace immersion facilitates a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and relevant job-skills training through strategically designed internships.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Silverdale
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Clarkston
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Independent Living/Case Management & Advocacy offered at Central Washington Disability Resources
Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, emergency preparedness, and advocacy.
Provides independent living planning to empower people to live independently in their community. Assists with identifying and navigating complex social service systems, housing, transportation, preparing for employment, identifying accommodations, personal assistance management, applying for social security, benefits planning, and advocacy.
- Advocacy: works alongside individuals with disabilities to plan and carry out strategic approaches to influence positive change in the community. Represents and advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in order to advance the empowerment, inclusion, and wellness of all persons with disabilities.
- Emergency Preparedness: Provides emergency preparedness for disabled individuals by creating a plans in case of a disaster. Helps with fire drills, emergency planning, connection with local EMS, and building an emergency kit.
- Assists individuals or veterans who are needing to find caregiver and helps with making sure their caregiver gets paid. Must be referred by the VA, if they are a veteran; if they are a civilian, then they'll get help finding a state-funded caregiver.
- Has a Covid -19 Advocate that works with individuals with disabilities to help them get a schedule for vaccines, as well as a covid-19 peer support group.
- Assists with Power Action Systems (PAS program), which helps individuals with disabilities be able to get modifications to their household to make it more disability accessible.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Newport
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Employment, Community Activities and Residential Supports offered at Tahoma Associates
Provides employment opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Programs include: job training, employment, group supported employment, pre-vocational training and community access.
Provides employment opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Assisting clients seeking employment and community based activities.
Also includes Group Home and Supported Living residential supports.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Aberdeen
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Auburn
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.
Services may include:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Finding and retaining housing
- How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare
- Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services.
All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.
Employment Support offered at IKRON Greater Seattle in Bellevue
Offers support services to help participants successfully integrate into the community through employment. Includes employment assistance, behavioral health services and care coordination. Focuses on helping those with substantial barriers to employment.
Offers services to help participants successfully integrate into the community through employment. Includes employment services, behavioral health services and care coordination.
Provides vocational evaluations to identify realistic career options and work abilities. Offers job seeking skills training, which prepares clients to apply, interview, and secure a job. Additionally provides job search assistance as well as job retention services once a client has obtained a job.
Behavioral health services include psycho-socio assessments, to identify emotional issues, cognitive skills, barriers, and academic abilities as well as counseling, case management and recovery services.
Care coordinators are available to assist participants with navigating and integrating their health care and social service needs.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Yakima
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by CRS Partner DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tacoma
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Independent Living Skills Training offered by Disability Empowerment Center in Seattle
Provides skills training to help people with disabilities live independently in the community. Services may include household management, attendant care management, using assistive technology and finding and retaining housing & employment.
Provides skills training to empower people to live independently in the community.
Services may include:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Peer support
- Finding and retaining housing
- How to apply for Social Security, DSHS or WA Apple Health (Medicaid)/Medicare
- Assistance with employment including help creating a resume, job search assistance and job preparation services.
All work is focused around the individual consumer's personal goals.
Work Transition Program offered at Entrust Community Services in Sunnyside
Provides one-year, school-to-work training program that uses classroom instruction, career exploration, and relevant internships in order to accomplish seamless workplace immersion.
Provides a one-year, school-to-work training program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Entrust has worked with Memorial Hospital and other local businesses to help educate young individuals with disabilities. Total workplace immersion facilitates a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and relevant job-skills training through strategically designed internships.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Shelton
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Republic
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Basic Food Employment and Training Program offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
Offers job search assistance, job placement and vocational training assistance for individuals receiving federal food benefits (Basic Food/SNAP). Partners with King County colleges and vocational institutes, BankWork$ and the YWCA's Homeless Employment Program.
Offers job search assistance, job placement and vocational training assistance for individuals receiving federal food benefits (Basic Food/SNAP). Partners with King County colleges and vocational institutes, BankWork$ and the YWCA's Homeless Employment Program.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Sunnyside
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in SeaTac
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Central Seattle
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tumwater
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Oak Harbor
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Adult Employment Services offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
Offers comprehensive support for career development and financial stability, including job placement, career counseling, workforce preparation and vocational training. Tailored to meet the needs of low-income adults facing barriers to employment.
Offers comprehensive support for career development and financial stability, including job placement, career counseling, workforce preparation and vocational training. Tailored to meet the needs of low-income adults facing barriers to employment.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Port Townsend
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Wenatchee
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Case Management offered by Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center in Seattle
Provides support and advocacy to Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals who struggle to communicate because of their hearing. Focuses on helping them live independently.
Provides case management and advocacy services to accomplish goals and determine accommodation needs for Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals.
Clients receive support in independent living skills, including:
- Finding employment
- Finding housing
- Completing paperwork
- Financial management
- Navigating social services
- Navigating health issues
- Effective communication strategies, and more
For organizations and businesses:
Provides training on accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing employees, clients, or customers.
Provides consultation services that are designed to bring government, corporations, and other agencies into compliance with existing legislation in place for persons who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or DeafBlind.