Riverhead High School has had Maryhaven Center of Hope successfully provide job development services for students with disabilities since 2007.

Job Developer Donna Antovel works with our students to help them learn how to create a resume, develop pre-vocational and soft skills, interview skills, find employment, and complete applications. Once a student is hired, Mrs. Antovel can provide job coaching as needed. Job coaching provides individuals with the opportunity to have support and assistance on the job during training and available support while employed. This can be extremely helpful for a student with a disability, as job coaching can also assist with problem-solving, breaking down tasks, organization, and more. Keep in mind, however, that this is not meant to be a one-on-one aide like the school setting, but rather an assistant that fades out quickly. The goal of a job coach is to assist the individual to be independent in their employment. 

If you have any questions about job development services, please feel free to contact Donna Antovel, Maryhaven Job Developer, at 631-369-7416 or email donna.antovel@g.riverhead.net