Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center's (B.E.W.) Supported Employment Programs assists consumers in obtaining gainful employment. BEW offers two Supported Employment Programs:The Supported Employment Program (SEP) is a vocational and employment training program for consumers who have intellectual disabilities. SEP is designed to help consumers identify and retain gainful employment at various capacities.The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program is an evidenced-based employment program for consumers between the ages of 18 and 24 who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. IPS is recovery-oriented and assists consumers in obtaining and retaining employment within local businesses.

Envision Unlimited offers Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Employment Services place clients in positive, team work environments where they're given the opportunity to develop their collaboration skills as well as develop a true sense of pride and self-confidence.Joining the workforce can be a profound moment for an individual with developmental disabilities. That's why Envision's Job Placement and Employment Services have helped clients choose, obtain, and retain community employment with companies such as the Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Jewel-Osco, and Family Dollar. Client teams also provide subcontracting solutions through the production of commercial pillows for today's transportation leaders.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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.

The Individualized Placement and Support Program (IPS), funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, provides supported employment services to adult individuals currently receiving mental health treatment who accept such services. IPS staff offers benefits counseling to address consumer concerns regarding loss of benefits, which often pose a significant barrier to seeking stable employment.IPS staff members administer a Job Preferences Inventory tool to determine consumer preferences for desired work settings, career fields, work schedule, location and accessibility, strengths and abilities, past experience, weaknesses, etc. The tool assists in the preparation of an Individualized Job Search Plan along with the initial assessment identifying consumer choices. IPS staff actively outreach to the business community and seek to establish an active dialogue with local business owners for the purpose of establishing collaborative relationships and potential job placement sites.

Envision Unlimited offers Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Employment Services place clients in positive, team work environments where they're given the opportunity to develop their collaboration skills as well as develop a true sense of pride and self-confidence.Joining the workforce can be a profound moment for an individual with developmental disabilities. That's why Envision's Job Placement and Employment Services have helped clients choose, obtain, and retain community employment with companies such as the Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Jewel-Osco, and Family Dollar. Client teams also provide subcontracting solutions through the production of commercial pillows for today's transportation leaders.

Envision Unlimited offers Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Employment Services place clients in positive, team work environments where they're given the opportunity to develop their collaboration skills as well as develop a true sense of pride and self-confidence.Joining the workforce can be a profound moment for an individual with developmental disabilities. That's why Envision's Job Placement and Employment Services have helped clients choose, obtain, and retain community employment with companies such as the Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Jewel-Osco, and Family Dollar. Client teams also provide subcontracting solutions through the production of commercial pillows for today's transportation leaders.

Supported employment services designed for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are interested in working.

Staff helps to develop and facilitate relationships at the workplace for workers with disabilities. Services include job search, applications, orientation and on-going supports once the client has found a job.

Dedicated staff helps to develop and facilitate relationships at the workplace for workers with disabilities. Services include job search, applications, orientation and on-going supports once the client has found a job.

Work Readiness Level-up Classes offer support, skills training and job mentoring to individuals living with mental illness to help them find and secure a job. Services include workshops and classes on resume writing, interviewing skills, mock interviews, job search skills training, and support after placement.

The supported work option establishes employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the local industries on an one-person one-job basis at or above minimum wage. A job coach develops the employment site, conducts a job analysis, matches an individual to the job, trains the individual on the job until the employers standards are met, gradually fading out as the individual is more independent.

Supported employment services may be available for individuals who are blind or visually impaired that require on-the-job supervision. A vocational rehab counselor will work with individuals to determine eligibility for services.

Provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with support to volunteer and obtain employment in a healthcare environment. Hospital has a dedicated staff who works with a supported employment provider to obtain and maintain employment.

Provide sheltered employment to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The supported work option establishes employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the local industries on an one-person one-job basis at or above minimum wage. A job coach develops the employment site, conducts a job analysis, matches an individual to the job, trains the individual on the job until the employers standards are met, gradually fading out as the individual is more independent.

Provides individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability support to obtain employment in a healthcare environment.

Supported employment services may be available for individuals with significant disabilities requiring special on-the-job supervision. A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor will work with individuals to determine eligibility for services.

Individual Placement & Support (IPS): provides an evidence-based practice that provides employment opportunities for individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, and/or other concerns.

Vocational Training Program: Designed to help the trainee gain specific skills necessary to meet the requirements of competitive employment in their chosen field. Trainees receive one-on-one support from an employment adviser who help the trainees learn and identify compensatory strategies to improve their job success.

Supported Employment: A program designed to meet the employment needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. The components involved are discovery and exploration, job development, job coaching and long-term retention.

Provides on-site job coaching until an individual is able to work successfully on their own, at which time follow-up support will begin for a full year; information on work incentives (WOTC, OJT, etc.); on-site Certified Benefit Specialists.

Provides supported employment services for adults with mental and behavioral illness to secure, sustain, and maintain employment.

The supported work option establishes employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the local industries on an one-person one-job basis at or above minimum wage. A job coach develops the employment site, conducts a job analysis, matches an individual to the job, trains the individual on the job until the employers standards are met, gradually fading out as the individual is more independent.

Supported Employment: St. Louis Arc offers individualized assessment, career development, on-the-job support and consultation for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc also offers employment services for people with high functioning autism.