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TransWorks - Chicago House and Social Service Agency - Central Hub

The TransWorks program supports trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals who are currently unemployed or underemployed and seeking new job opportunities through one of their many corporate partners. From employment readiness development to resume development to interview counseling, the TransWorks team works in tandem with the employment department to ensure candidates meet eligibility requirements and land in trans-affirming work environments.

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Supported Employment - Josselyn - Northfield - Oak Street

Josselyn's Individual Placement and Support Program assists with job search, networking, and the application process, job coaching and retention, motivation and accountability, resume writing and editing, vocational assessments, and mock interviewing.

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Supported Employment - Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center - Headquarters

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.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Hiawatha Satellite Office

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.

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Day and Employment Services - South Chicago Parents & Friends - Cap Center

South Chicago Parents & Friends provides Community Day Services and Supported Employment programming for adults with disabilities. Employment instills a tremendous amount of pride, independence, responsibility, and self-worth. Having proper vocational and behavioral skills is the place to start.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Humboldt Park

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.

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT | THE ARC OF IROQUOIS COUNTY

Helps individuals with developmental disabilities find and keep a job that pays competitive wages

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TICKET TO WORK (TTW) EMPLOYMENT | RAMP DISABILITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Designed to assist Social Security Disability (SSI/SSDI) beneficiaries with the transition from Social Security Disability Benefits to work. It provides employment supports and services to help reach work goals.

RAMP also has a certified Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC) that can assist individuals with understanding their benefits and the changes that will occur once employed.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | APACE

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

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OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - North Pulaski

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.

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Employment Services - Envision Unlimited - Central Office

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.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Westchester

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.

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Career coaching - Chicago Women in Trades - Main Office

Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) provides programming and/or education that allows an individual to learn about different careers.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - AAU

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.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Avalon Park

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.

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COMMUNITY DAY SERVICE/VILLAGE OF PROGRESS | VILLAGE OF PROGRESS

Provides Community Day service for adults with developmentally disabilities. Offering a regular work program focusing on developing work habits. Subcontract jobs provide work experience and a paycheck for those individuals able to maintain working 5-1/2 hours at VOP or at supported employment location in the community.

Developmental program is comprised of paid work experiences, recreational, social, educational, and living skill opportunities.

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VOCATIONAL SERVICES | COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIONS

Services for adults with developmental disabilities include:

- Business Services: Support and training to work in the community.

- Developmental Training: Work skills, recreation, and daily living skills to enhance personal independence and self-esteem.

- Work: Vocational evaluation, job training, regular work, supported employment, and job placement services for persons with disabilities. Community Recycling Center is a part of this program.

- Community Integrated Living Arrangements: Clients who lease or own their own homes may receive support in the areas of budgeting, shopping, cooking, communication with medical providers, and participation in social and recreational events.

- Family Support - Services are provided to support families in caring for their special needs members.

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DISABILITY SERVICES | SPARC

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | APACE

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

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OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).

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INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT (IPS) | NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - GREATER DEKALB COUNTY

Assists individuals with a mental health diagnosis in obtaining employment. Evaluation and individualized treatment plans include: job searching, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, assistance with resume writing, mock interviews, on-the-job supports, benefits planning, other skill-based supports for obtaining and maintaining employment.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | APACE

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

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Supported Employment | Community Resource Center Carlyle

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.

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Employment Services - Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. - Walter C. McCrone Industries - Main Office for Employment & Community Support Services

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. helps people live more independently by obtaining paid employment through the Employment Services program. They offer job coaching services to help the people they serve meet their employment goals and work with businesses throughout the community to place people in jobs in their fields of choice to create economic independence.

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