Supported Employment

One of the distinctive facets of NNEN's work is our focus on providing supported employment solutions. We understand that many individuals encounter difficulties when seeking competitive employment, and their journey may be marked by interruptions or intermittent work experiences. In response, NNEN ensures they receive the additional or ongoing support necessary to attain, maintain, and thrive in competitive employment.

Our Supported Employment Program is a collaborative care coordination of Mental Health Professionals, Vocational Specialist, Mentorship and Ongoing Support. Our goal is to enable people with significant disabilities to be successful in the workforce by assisting them in finding and keeping competitive jobs in integrated work settings.

Services

• Assessment
• Development of job opportunities.
• Job coaching at a work site.
• Job retention support.
• Assistance with transportation arrangement and/or travel training.
• Direct instruction to assist the person in learning all aspects of their job.
• Support to arrange for needed accommodations, and follow-along support, which can include support to a person’s supervisor and coworkers so that they can effectively supervise and support that employee.

Job coaching support fades over time as the person becomes more independent and as supervisors and coworkers become more proficient and more comfortable in providing workplace supports, and/or as other “natural supports” are developed.