Supported Employment provides support to adults looking for permanent employment in the community. 

Services include assessment, job development, coaching, intensive training, and long-term follow along.

Your Arc of the Triangle Employment Specialist will:

• • Meet with you to learn about your skills, abilities and interests to help you find a job.
  • Work with you to create a resume and build interview skills.
  • Advocate to find potential job opportunities.
  • Take you to meet employers and help you through the application and interview process.
  • Provide you with a job coach to provide on the job training to ensure maximum independence and success.
  • Assist you with transportation training if needed.
  • Monitor your work and progress.
  • Help you to become part of the work team.
  • Provide long term supports and follow-up as needed.

FOR EMPLOYERS: The Arc of the Triangle supports the principle that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities [I/DD] should have the opportunity to work in their communities. 

• People with I/DD are reliable and dedicated employees
• Customer loyalty increases - people feel good spending money at a business that supports the community
• Workplace diversity
• Tax credit and other government resources
• Community Awareness
• No-cost job candidate pre-screening - offering the best possible candidate
• On the job training assistance - setting up new employees for success

All Supported Employment participants are subject to The Arc’s policy on non-discrimination. Participation is not based on race, color, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, and local laws.