Name of Organization: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.
Services Provided: Counseling and guidance, supported employment services, evaluations, restorative services, training opportunities, pre-employment transition services
Contact Person: Jessica Cole ( jessica.cole@dol.nj.gov)
Website: https://nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/
Name of Organization: Bergen County Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through a series of targeted non-paid internships.
Services Provided: Transition to Employment Program
Contact Person: Carol Polack (carpol@bergen.org)
Click here for the link to the Live Q & A Session:
Presenter: Carol Polack, County Coordinator
Name of Organization: Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ
For over 100 years, Goodwill NYNJ has been committed to creating work opportunities for individuals with all types of disabilities: intellectual, developmental, behavioral, and physical disabilities.
We believe there is a profound sense of achievement that comes from a job well done. Everyone should have the right to that experience. That’s why we offer services that support all people to become work-ready and gain independence through employment. Our services include vocational rehabilitation, job training, placement, coaching, treatment and recovery.
Services Provided: Pre-Employment Transition Services (In-School & Out of School Youth); Vocational Evaluation, Community Based Work Experiences, Trial Work Experiences, Employment Services, Job Supports, Pre-Vocational & Day Habillitation Services, Long-term supports, Supported Employment, Job Coaching
Contact Person:
Hiraysa Reynoso-Vocational Counselor-Hreynoso@goodwillny.org-973-481-2300
Natalie Hernandez - nhernandez@goodwillny.org - 347-886-1239
Website: https://www.goodwillnynj.org/
Name of Organization: The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties
The August Hoehne Rehabilitation Center is located in a modern 25,000 square foot industrial building. At this site, individuals with developmental disabilities receive a wide array of services and supports geared toward preparing them to enter the competitive labor market. Included in these services are vocational evaluation and assessment, work adjustment training, and extended remunerative employment at the center until job placement in the community can be affected. Two hundred individuals participate in the program at any given time, earning wages based on productivity for real work. Work performed at the center includes Arc liquid soap filling and distribution operation, screen printing, office supplies and other bench assembly tasks performed for industries in the community. Call (201) 489-0094
Employment Services
The Arc's Employment Services Division is focused on assisting individuals with disabilities to find and maintain community employment. Training is provided in job seeking skills and work behaviors, interviewing skills and resume writing. Travel training and benefits counseling are also provided. Job coaches assist individuals throughout the employment process and provide on the job training and support during the initial employment period transitioning thereafter to follow along services. Call 201-489-0094.
Arc Janitorial Training Services
Utilizing actual commercial and domestic settings, over 25 individuals are provided with on-the-job custodial experience. Small crews work with a supervisor at a variety of sites, and are paid for their work while benefiting from comprehensive skill training. Transportation is provided. Call 201343-0322 Ext.2246
Services Provided: SE, DE, Job coaching, LTFA, CBE
Contact Person: Brian Bulger(bbulger@arcbp.com)
Website:www.arcbp.com
Name of Organization: Best Buddies
Matches skilled and qualified individuals with IDD with businesses seeking enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Through the Jobs program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process and provides ongoing support to the employee and employer.
Services Provided:Pre-Placement Services, Intensive Job Coaching, Long Term Follow Along
Contact Person: Zach Zoccoli - zachzoccoli@bestbuddies.org - 609-608-0009
Website:bestbuddies.org
Name of Organization: Community Options Enterprises
Employment is one of the core services provided through Community Options. Individuals assisted through Community Options are matched with companies based on their skills, interests, and experiences. Through Supported Employment, individuals have found careers in various fields including Culinary/Food Professionals, Caregivers, Electricians, Retail Associates, Warehouse Assemblers, and Associates, Self-employed artists, and Administrative Professionals.
Employment Specialists/Job Coaches provide job development and support individuals in finding necessary resources and confidence in searching for employment opportunities that will benefit theme and potential employers. After obtaining employment, Employment Specialists assist with on-site training through intensive job coaching, or time limited job coaching, for as long as the individual and employer see necessary. After which, the Employment Specialist provides long term follow up and checks in with the individual as needed and communicates closely with the employer to ensure both are served well.
Services Provided: Supported Employment - Pre-ETS, CBWE/TWE Evals, PP/IJC,LTFA, School to Employment Program
Contact Person: Jordyn Knapp (jordyn.knapp@comop.org)
Name of Organization: ENABLE
We are committed to supporting equal employment opportunities for people with a wide spectrum of abilities through partnerships with vocational rehabilitation agencies such as NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD); educational institutions including high schools, colleges/universities and with employers in a variety of industries.
Services Provided: Supported Employment - Pre-ETS
Contact Person:Maria Gatewood mgatewood@enable-work.com
Website:www.enable-work.com
Name of Organization: Job Corps
FREE educational services, FREE training, FREE certifications, FREE transportation, FREE meals and housing, as well as Employment, Advance Education and Advance Training opportunities
Services Provided: Supported Employment - Pre-ETS
Contact Person: Holli Honeycheck, 732-213-5066 (honeycheck.holli@jobcorps.org)
Website:www.jobcorps.gov
Name of Organization: APL Associates
APL Associates is focused on one goal: to help our clients secure and maintain long term employment. Our team of coaches work one-on-one with our clients to identify, apply for and secure compelling employment opportunities. With a comprehensive, long term approach, our coaches continue to offer on-the job coaching and long term support. We also offer Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Services Provided: Supported Employment, Pre-Employment Transition Services
Contact Person: Michele Ewaskiewicz- Program Administrator (michele.ewaskiewicz@aplhelp.org)
Website:https://www.aplhelp.org/
Name of Organization: Care Plus/Employment Matters-Supported Employment
Employment Matters works with individuals to support them in locating, obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. The population we serve are adults in Bergen and Passaic Counties who live with serious mental illness, with a particular focus on young adults ages 18-25. The program aims to assist the individual with improving overall health/wellness which benefits an individual’s recovery by fostering improvement in symptoms, self-esteem, and financial security.
The Employment Matters program utilizes evidenced based methods of finding and securing competitive employment for individuals, in an effort to improve their quality of life. Operating under a team approach, each individual will have immediate access to a team of specialists.
Services Provided: Employment Matters-Supported Employment
Contact Person: Michelle Marzouk, BSW/CSW (michellem@careplusnj.org)
Benefits Counselor/Employer Partnership Coordinator
Employment Matters
P: 201-478-4175 x 5691
Website:www.CarePlusNJ.org
Name of Organization: Spectrum Works
Spectrum Works’ unique job training and employment program offers young adults with autism the skills, real life job experiences, and networking opportunities they need to get and keep a job. The program incorporates integrated on-the-job training, classroom based learning, and competitive employment opportunities via partnerships with local corporations.
Since Spectrum Works partners with existing companies, students get the unique opportunity to apply and practice these skills in a truly integrated work setting early on and throughout the program. Spectrum Works’ on-site program staff and partner company mentors support the individuals in both settings, so they can tailor their instruction to students’ workplace experiences. The program is tiered to match a student’s skill level as well as their ability to work autonomously.
Services Provided: Supported Employment
Contact Person: beverly@spectrumworks.org
Website:https://www.spectrumworks.org/
Name of Organization: Heightened Independence & Progress (hip)
We provide a wide range of services for people with disabilities in the areas of advocacy, information and referral, peer support, and independent living skills training. We offer employment services, life skills training classes, and recreational activities for adults and young adults. hip also provides services, such as support coordination and care management under a number of state and county programs. hip’s comprehensive services are a critical part of the support network that enables people with disabilities residing in Bergen and Hudson counties to live independently in their communities.
hip is one of 11 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in New Jersey, and one of nearly 500 CILs nationwide. All of hip’s programs and services embody the principles of the Independent Living philosophy, which asserts that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices, and control as do people without disabilities. hip currently serves over 1,500 individuals and families in Bergen and Hudson counties. Services are funded through state and federal grants, membership contributions, donations, fundraising, and a host of agencies and foundations that have partnered with hip to realize equal opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about hip, our services, or Independent Living in general.
Services Provided: Supported Employment
Contact Person:jschwartzman@hipcil.org
Website:https://www.hipcil.org/
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