The Bridgeways Employment Services staff work with adults living with mental illness who are seeking employment in the community.  The program provides job-related services and supports taking each person’s strengths, abilities, talents, experiences, and preferences into account.

Individual supported employment services are designed for individuals who need intensive training and ongoing support to secure and maintain employment in the community. Based on the vocational goals of the participant, our professional job developers seek out employment situations that meet the specific needs of the individual. In many cases, jobs can be discovered after an analysis indicates that certain tasks can be grouped together to establish a position that meets the particular skills and strengths of the participant. For example, a business may have an office environment in which employees must do their own copying. By setting up a position that enables copying to be accomplished for the entire office, an individual who might once have been seen as having limited skills can learn to perform the duties. This becomes a time-saver for the organization and enables other employees to be more efficient in their primary responsibilities a win-win situation for everyone. After a position is secured, skilled job coaches set up a training plan for the new employee. The intensive training phase continues until the employee learns the job and is stable in his or her position. Training is provided to co-workers to increase their ability to support the new employee. Comments about improvements in work place morale and a greater sense of teamwork among staff members are just some of the favorable remarks received from employers involved with the Individual Supported Employment program through Morningside. Once the intensive training phase is completed, ongoing support is provided. Depending upon the specific needs of the employee, contact can vary from daily to bi-weekly until the success of the job and other work-related activities is insured.

Provides career consulting and planning, skills assessments; resume building, interview coaching, job placement and retention services, job readiness classes, high school transition, community inclusion, and community guide and engagement.

Provides opportunities for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities to integrated socialization and recreation in their community. Offers the opportunity to participate in various recreational activities to make friends, practice and increase social skills, and gain knowledge of community resources. Activities include: movies, dances, bowling, and more.

Seeks out employment situations that meet the specific needs of clients with disabilities who are looking for work. After a position is secured, skilled job coaches set up a training plan for the new employee. The intensive training phase continues until the employee learns the job and is stable in his or her position. Once the intensive training phase is completed, ongoing support is provided. Depending upon the specific needs of the employee, contact can vary from daily to bi-weekly until the success of the job and other work-related activities is insured. Also provides training to co-workers to increase their ability to support the new employee.

Tessera creates pathways to careers for individuals with disabilities. The Community Employment Services (CES) team provides person-centered support that helps individuals achieve their employment and community engagement goals by connecting skilled job seekers with local employers committed to building inclusive workplaces.

Provides assessments, on-the-job training, job development and ongoing long-term support for adults with disabilities. Support individuals through the entire employment process. Services include: - Community based assessments - Trial work assessments - Job placement services - Retentions and intensive trainings

Seeks out employment situations that meet the specific needs of clients with disabilities who are looking for work. After a position is secured, skilled job coaches set up a training plan for the new employee. The intensive training phase continues until the employee learns the job and is stable in his or her position. Once the intensive training phase is completed, ongoing support is provided. Depending upon the specific needs of the employee, contact can vary from daily to bi-weekly until the success of the job and other work-related activities is insured. Also provides training to co-workers to increase their ability to support the new employee.

Provides employment opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Many opportunities are available in manufacturing and other lines of work. Employees have access to additional services such as orientation and mobility, computer training, and other programs.

Provides employment opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Many opportunities are available in manufacturing and other lines of work. Employees have access to additional services such as orientation and mobility, computer training, and other programs.

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for all individuals looking for employment which may include but not limited to youth, adults, dislocated workers, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access online for listings of job announcements. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs and Hiring Events -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library  - Life Skills Class

Provides employment opportunities for developmentally disabled individuals. Must be referred by the DSHS.

Provides occupational assessment, job preparation, and job development for disabled individuals.   Provides training and support for both the client and the employer at the job site to assure a positive relationship for both the employer and employee.

Provides assessments, on-the-job training, job development and ongoing long-term support for adults with disabilities. Support individuals through the entire employment process. Services include: - Community based assessments - Trial work assessments - Job placement services - Retentions and intensive trainings

Helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and retain employment. Vocational rehabilitation programs are tailored to each individual. DVR works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.

Seeks out employment situations that meet the specific needs of clients with disabilities who are looking for work. After a position is secured, skilled job coaches set up a training plan for the new employee. The intensive training phase continues until the employee learns the job and is stable in his or her position. Once the intensive training phase is completed, ongoing support is provided. Depending upon the specific needs of the employee, contact can vary from daily to bi-weekly until the success of the job and other work-related activities is insured. Also provides training to co-workers to increase their ability to support the new employee.

Administers the Jobs for Veteran State Grant program, a nationwide program designed to provide assistance to veterans transitioning from one career to another. Provides counseling, resources, employment connections, community partnership advocacy and virtual tools to assist in meeting the veterans’ preferred transitional career goals. Gives veterans and their spouses priority access to WorkSource services, including the following: -  Job listings, job referrals and hiring events for private sector, city, state and Federal careers -  Job coaching for resume, application perfecting, strategies for success, wage negotiations and interviewing assistance -  Use of computers, photocopiers and phones onsite -  Skill assessments and referrals to training and other resources   In addition, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program provides intensive case management and employment readiness services to transitioning service members, veterans and qualifying spouses with significant barriers to employment.   Local Veterans Employment Representatives Conduct outreach to employers to promote the recruitment and hiring of veterans; partner with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Commerce to implement employer campaigns to hire veterans and inform federal contractors on process and requirements for recruitment of veterans.

Yakima Health District works in partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Developmental Disabilities Administration to administer a range of specific programs by subcontracting with local agencies to provide support and services, birth through life, to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Yakima County's Developmental Disabilities program provides: -  Child development services for children ages birth to three years old with developmental delays or disabilities -  School Transition Support to students with developmental disabilities, in their last eligible year of high school -  Adult services to assist adults with developmental disabilities find and maintain employment and live full participating and contributing lives within the community -  Community education and information services designed to increase public awareness and build community capacity for including people with developmental disabilities

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for all individuals looking for employment which may include but not limited to youth, adults, dislocated workers, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access online for listings of job announcements. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs and Hiring Events -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library  - Life Skills Class

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for all individuals looking for employment which may include but not limited to youth, adults, dislocated workers, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access online for listings of job announcements. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs and Hiring Events -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library  - Life Skills Class

Offers individual job search assistance and job preparedness workshops for all individuals looking for employment which may include but not limited to youth, adults, dislocated workers, migrant seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. A computer laboratory and resource room are available for job searching and career planning activities. Job seekers can access online for listings of job announcements. Provides: -  Training programs that include Youth, Adult, Dislocated workers - Job Corps (GED/High School program, vocational skills training, and social skills training for ages 16 -24) - Job Search workshops for, resume, interviewing and applications - WorkFirst (assists parents receiving TANF to gain or improve work place skills to enhance employability and to obtain unsubsidized employment) -  Case management -  Job readiness training -  Career counseling -  Vocational assessment -  Individualized job search assistance -  Job fairs and Hiring Events -  Employer connections -  Career development workshops -  Follow-up services -  Computer labs  -  Resource library  - Life Skills Class

Assists 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. Evaluates clients' skills and experiences to help define what jobs would be the best fit. Offers a variety of activities including job tryouts, job tours, job shadowing, labor market analysis, community-based assessments, and possibilities for volunteering in the community. Develops a plan for trying out different jobs. Most participants try one to three jobs. Job tryouts usually last two to four weeks.

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.

Provides employment related assistance to Businesses, Veterans and other eligible persons. Services includes but are not limited to; job development, business relations, job counseling, job search assistance, job referral and placement. Veteran staff regularly advise groups in the community, including employers, labor unions and veterans' organizations, of Veterans eligible for employment, as well as connecting Veterans to job openings.