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CARF has accredited Parents Alliance Employment Project for its Employment Services: Community Employment Services in Job Development, Job Supports, and Job Site Training Programs.	Job Seeker Services
	Eligibility: Parents Alliance Employment Project serves individuals residing in DuPage County who have a documented disability* and are: · 18 years of age or older · Motivated to work and meet employer expectations · Able to achieve independence after initial training period · Able to provide transportation or learn public transportation · Connected to a third party funding sponsor such as the IL Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS-DRS) *Parents Alliance Employment Project serves people with all types of disabilities including developmental, cognitive, mental, and physical disabilities. **Any individual that does not meet eligibility requirements will be referred to appropriate resources to assist them in meeting their needs. **There may be a wait time to deem eligibility and receive services. Supported Employment Services: Professional Employment Specialists work one-on-one with qualified individuals with disabilities to provide an array of supported employment programs and services including: Career Counseling: PAEP will engage participants to identify and determine employment skills and interests to develop short- and long-term career goals. Job Training and Preparation: Development and preparation services are individualized services that assist individuals with disabilities seeking employment to develop skills, attitudes, interpersonal skills, work behaviors, and functional capacities to achieve identified employment goals. Job Development and Placement: PAEP staff use assessment information about each participant seeking employment to target the types of jobs available from potential employers in the local labor market. Job development activities include contacting employers and building networks to develop and identify job opportunities, completing work site analysis, negotiating job carving or other job accommodations, and assisting the individual in finding jobs and employers well-matched to their employment goals. Job Coaching and Support Services: Once and individual is placed into employment, PAEP provides job training and coaching services to ensure long-term success on the job. Job site training services include assisting the individual with performance on the new job task and helping them understand job culture and industry practices, and work behaviors expected by the employer. *For more detailed information about PAEP services, please download the following Supported Employment Handbook Applying for Services: If you are interested in receiving supported employment services from PAEP, and meet eligibility criteria as explained above, please download the following Application and send to: Parents Alliance Employment Project Attn: Application for Services 2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302 Lisle , IL 60532 Once the application is received, it will be reviewed for completeness by our Community Liaison. Following the review, a letter will be sent confirming receipt of application and explaining any further instructions regarding obtaining services.
2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302, Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630.955.2075 Fax: 630.955.2080 TTY: 630.955.2098