DHHSF Job Coaches are individuals who specialize in assisting individuals with disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job duties. We provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs of the employee. They may first do a job analysis to identify the job duties, followed by developing a specific plan as to how they can best train the employee to work more and more on his/her own until completely self-sufficient and able to perform job duties accurately and effectively without assistance.
We also work with employers to explore unmet business needs so that jobs can be developed or customized. Support (to the employee and employer) in addition to skills training consists of advocacy, disabilities awareness-building, job adaptions, social support, problem-solving, and the development of natural supports to allow the job coach to phase out of direct involvement.
We offer Pre-Placement Training through VR services:
- Job Networking
- Assessment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job Seeking
- Video & Handling Conflict
- Money Management
- Mock Interviews
- Interviews Tips
Our Employment Service Program is headed by Carrie Esposito. Carrie is the contact for the Supported & Employment Specialist. She is proficient in American Sign Language and has the knowledge to be able to assist the deaf and/or hard of hearing with job searching, advocacy, and job retention.
Want to meet Carrie in person, call and make an appointment or walk in?