Employment with local businesses is also referred to as
community employment. Each individual meets with a qualified Riverfront staff member. Together they talk about goals, dream jobs, and starting points. Then they work with a job developer to find a good job match. This service includes assessment planning, job search strategies, job development, and job coaching.
Functional assessments assist people in identifying their job skills, interests, and support needs. Assessments include opportunities to tour businesses and try different jobs. Individuals who have identified a specific area of interest may elect to participate in a single site assessment. Single site assessments assist individuals in determining their skills, commitment, and stamina for a single job in their area of interest. Traditional assessments offer individuals the opportunity to sample several jobs.
People who would like to work in the community meet with Riverfront staff to identify job interests, job skills, past work experience, support needs, and businesses to approach. When it comes time for an interview, filling out employment paperwork, and getting started on the job, Riverfront staff is there to provide assistance as well. Assistive technology and workspace/equipment modifications are incorporated as appropriate.
Job search activities include preparing resumes, registration with Wisconsin Job Service or Minnesota Workforce Center, contacting employers, completing applications, attending interviews, and conducting other job service activities.
Job Development & Placement
Riverfront job developers meet with employers on an ongoing basis to discuss the business’s needs and introduce them to people Riverfront serves who could meet their needs. In some cases, employers will carve out a job to match the needs and abilities of the individual. Job developers also work with employers to establish natural supports and implement site modifications when necessary.
Riverfront job coaches serve as teachers, communicators, and advocates in the workplace. Their goal is to provide a worker as much support as is needed in the early stages of a new job and then gradually step back as the worker gains skills and confidence. The job coach also works with employers and co-workers to develop support systems within the workplace for the individual. Many times, by helping an employee develop friendships on the job, natural supports follow.
Employment with local businesses is also referred to as
community employment. Each individual meets with a qualified Riverfront staff member. Together they talk about goals, dream jobs, and starting points. Then they work with a job developer to find a good job match. This service includes assessment planning, job search strategies, job development, and job coaching.
Functional assessments assist people in identifying their job skills, interests, and support needs. Assessments include opportunities to tour businesses and try different jobs. Individuals who have identified a specific area of interest may elect to participate in a single site assessment. Single site assessments assist individuals in determining their skills, commitment, and stamina for a single job in their area of interest. Traditional assessments offer individuals the opportunity to sample several jobs.
People who would like to work in the community meet with Riverfront staff to identify job interests, job skills, past work experience, support needs, and businesses to approach. When it comes time for an interview, filling out employment paperwork, and getting started on the job, Riverfront staff is there to provide assistance as well. Assistive technology and workspace/equipment modifications are incorporated as appropriate.
Job search activities include preparing resumes, registration with Wisconsin Job Service or Minnesota Workforce Center, contacting employers, completing applications, attending interviews, and conducting other job service activities.
Job Development & Placement
Riverfront job developers meet with employers on an ongoing basis to discuss the business’s needs and introduce them to people Riverfront serves who could meet their needs. In some cases, employers will carve out a job to match the needs and abilities of the individual. Job developers also work with employers to establish natural supports and implement site modifications when necessary.
Riverfront job coaches serve as teachers, communicators, and advocates in the workplace. Their goal is to provide a worker as much support as is needed in the early stages of a new job and then gradually step back as the worker gains skills and confidence. The job coach also works with employers and co-workers to develop support systems within the workplace for the individual. Many times, by helping an employee develop friendships on the job, natural supports follow.