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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.
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