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How to enroll in the School to Work program
(The transition coordinator will e-mail this document along with the STW transition guide to the student)
The transition coordinator will send an electronic copy of the Kitsap County School to Work transition guide to students and guardians for review. This is a comprehensive guide that explains the School to Work program.
The transition coordinator will schedule a Zoom meeting with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) counselor, County staff, the certificated teacher, and the guardian and student to discuss the School to Work program and how to apply.
After the meeting, the student’s guardian will receive a School to Work application packet and a DVR application packet in the mail to complete and return.
Once guardians have returned the School to Work application to the county and have applied to DVR, it’s time to select an employment agency. Students and guardians must interview at least two agencies and are welcome to interview all four. Sample interview questions are on the last page of the School to Work Transition guide. A description of each employment agency and contact information is at the end of these instructions.
When it has been decided which employment agency your student wants to work with, you must contact that agency and let them know you have chosen them. The employment agency you have selected will send you a Student/Agency Agreement form to sign and return.
School to Work Participating Employment Agencies
*A vendor must be selected prior to June 30 *
Easter Seals
As a direct service provider, Easter Seals Washington (ESW) strives to help adults and transitioning students to meet their goals of independence and community involvement.
For 65 years, ESW has responded to the needs of individuals and their families throughout our state. Our Workforce Development Program in Kitsap County has succeeded in placing people in employment since 1993, understanding that having a job and earning a paycheck changes one’s status, social network, self-perception, and access to further opportunities.
Our person centered planning process works to involve all relevant people in an individual’s life to set meaningful goals and to tap into resources that become apparent as the group brainstorms. This process leads to opportunities that were likely hidden before, and a realistic plan with measurable outcomes can then be developed. With the limited employment opportunities in Kitsap County, we are increasingly aware of the need to help the people we serve build skills and create relationships with employers, not just apply for existing competitive openings.
Whether the service is identified as Individual Employment or Community Access, our approach is the same. Get to know the person; set meaningful time-sensitive goals; define the activities that will support goal obtainment; work the plan; assess progress and adjust the plan as needed. All of these activities are carried out under the supervision of our Program Director and with frequent communication between all stakeholders.
At Easter Seals Washington, we want to help you live, learn & work in your community. Please contact:
Ashley Jackson, Director of Workforce Development
Phone: 229-854-9345
Email: ajackson@wa.easterseals.com
Holly Ridge Center
hollyridge.org
Holly Ridge Center’s Adult Employment Services (AES) is a rehabilitation agency providing community based employment services to adults with disabilities. The AES programs provide a variety of employment services through contracting with Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, school district contracts and through private pay support agreements. Our programs have been recognized for 43 years of service in the community. The center offers three program formats:
· Independent Supported Employment (ISE) is competitive employment opportunities by local business. The ISE Placement team assist the employer in understanding and providing the accommodations needed for their employees’ success.
· High School Transitional Employment which are AES contracts with individual school districts developed on a specific student plan basis.
The focus on each program is meeting the individual need, abilities, and goals of the participant. Holly Ridge Center has on staff a team of skilled professionals, trained to assist individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain successful and meaningful employment.
For further information please contact:
Roxanne Bryson
(360) 479-9023 or e-mail: aes@hollyridge.org
5002 Kitsap Way, Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98312
Trillium
Trillium believes that people of all abilities can work. We have been providing individualized employment services to people with developmental disabilities since 1983, and we look forward to the opportunity to help you find a job.
· We will meet with you and anyone you invite who will talk about your strengths, skills, and career goals. We will work with your DVR Counselor and DDA Case Manager to make sure you have the resources you need to reach your job goals.
· We will brainstorm businesses in your community that would benefit from your talents and skills and we will help you connect with the businesses that appeal to your interests.
· We will support you in creating a resume or portfolio, preparing for interviews, completing applications, and talking with prospective employers.
· We will help you learn your job duties, connect with your coworkers and supervisors, and provide any technical supports or accommodations that will help you do your job independently.
· We will continue to support you on your job and communicate with your supervisor so that if your job duties change or you encounter challenges, we can help you be successful.
For further information contact:
Heidi Scheibner, Kitsap Program Manager
(360) 620-20558 or e-mail: Heidi@trillium.org
3501 Lowell St, Suite 101; Silverdale, WA 98383
Vadis
www.vadis.org
Incorporated in 1979, Vadis is a private, non-profit organization which provides a wide array of employment assistance to people with developmental disabilities and the businesses that employ them. We honor each person’s choices, skills and interests through person-centered vocational planning. For over a decade we have offered training to businesses in the community to assist them in supporting their employees with disabilities.
Our Individual Employment Services have a reputation of quality employment, high wages and long-term job retention. We partner with businesses to create successful employment opportunities, encouraging natural supports within the workplace. We tailor support to each individual person we serve. In the instances where people need a little experience before starting paid employment, we offer short-term volunteer opportunities to allow people to contribute to their community in a meaningful way, while gaining the skills needed for their future careers.
For further information contact:
Shauna Euritt, Employment Services Manager
(360)516-6484 or email: shauna@vadis.org
3100 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Suite 220
Silverdale, WA 98383
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