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Enrich Your Talent Pool
Serving adults and children with special needs for 90 years.
STATISTICSFebruary 2016 Disability Employment Statistics
Ages 16 years and over
Labor Force ParticipationPeople with disabilities: 19.5%People without disabilities: 68.2%
Unemployment RatePeople with disabilities: 12.5%People without disabilities: 4.9%
Department of Labor
Supported EmploymentJob DevelopmentJob Coaching
Business ServicesWarehouse ServicesShredding ServicesLight Industrial Staffing
SERVICES
Program established in the 1980's by the federal government that enables individuals with disabilities to become employed
Model of employment that provides the appropriate, ongoing support that is necessary for success in a competitive work environment
The goal is to allow individuals with disabilities to remain within as well as actively contribute to their own communities
Comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
WHAT IS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT?
Job DevelopingClient ScreeningResume BuildingInterview Skill
BuildingMock InterviewsJob Searching Tactics
Online and OfflineApplication TrainingInterpersonal Skill
EnhancementCreate custom job
position with Employers
Job CoachingFree SupportOn The Job (OTJ) or
Off Site SupportStructured
Intervention Techniques
Assist Client to Learn and Accurately Carry Out Job Duties
Supporting Retainment of New Employees
PATH TO EMPLOYMENT
We are looking to hire soon. How long does your process take?
Immediately. Our client does not have to wait to begin working with you. Are they able to do this job? Yes! All of our clients are screened for their skillset and we only help them to apply to positions they are capable of performing. What accommodations do I have to make?
Most clients need no accommodations. For those that do, it may cost nothing at all. Available tax credits can make it easier to cover accessibility costs if needed. Accommodations I don't have the time or staff to do extra training.
We provide job coaching to help with extra training and supervision. Will my workers compensation rates increase?
No. Insurance rates are based on operation hazards, not whether an employer has hired adults with disabilities.
COMMON CONCERNS
Are they going to become frustrated and quit right away?
Our clients are screened and prove their commitment when
working with us. This concern can also be applied to anyone, not just adults with disabilities that you hire. Once hired are they administered a paycheck through
us, or AbilityFirst?They will be a direct employee and you
administer a paycheck directly. Is the Job Coach our liability?
No. The Job Coach is the liability of AbilityFirst. They are our employee and covered under our workers compensation insurance. Can I receive financial incentives?
Yes, you qualify. You can apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Up to 40% of qualified first year wages.
COMMON CONCERNS
SUCCESS STORIES
Danielle at Pavillions
Jon at Vons
Frank at Walmart
Diversity in the Work Place, Compliance with mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Office of Federal Contract Compliance, Dept. of Labor (all federal contractors or sub-contractors are required to have 7% disabilities workers)
Qualified job applicants with excellent references
Support from AbilityFirst and our resourcesLong-term stability with applicants who have
excellent work records in attendance and punctuality
Reduced turn overEmployee abilities that count, not disabilities.
BENEFITS
PARTNERS
RESOURCES
https://www.disability.gov
http://www.dor.ca.gov
http://askjan.org/empl/index.htm
https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/
For more information about Employment Services contact:
Jacqueline Khella 818-321-5902
Eddie Zhang 562-570-3661
www.AbilityFirst.org
CONTACT
THANK YOU!