Supported Employment

Garden Center Services' Supported Employment Program is a creative approach to employment for people with disabilities and a valuable resource for local businesses. Employees receive individualized job skills training and on-the-job support to ensure their performance meets employer expectations and encourages job retention.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/27/2024

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

8333 South Austin Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm;

Application process

Please contact (708) 636-0054 or [email protected] for additional information. After a careful assessment of an individual's skills and interests, a GCS job developer will conduct a job search in the community, assisting prospective employers in the identification of appropriate jobs and tasks to meet the needs of their specific businesses. A comprehensive job analysis is conducted to ensure a good employer/employee match. An applicant is referred followed by a job interview, after which the final hiring decision is the employer's.

Eligibility

Persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Garden Center Services

Garden Center Services' mission is advancing lives of connection, contribution, and meaning for persons with developmental disabilities and the individuals who support them.