What We Offer
Discovery & Exploration
A great way to begin a career is by exploring interests and gaining exposure to new work environments. We work with individuals to understand their job preferences, support needs, and ideal work environment. Then, we provide a realistic preview of jobs through work trials. Along the way, we collect data that helps us make recommendations and develop a plan to launch each employment journey.
Job Placement
Finding a job can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. We provide full-service job search services that are tailored to each client. We help them articulate goals, develop resumes, identify opportunities, submit applications, prepare for interviews, and request accommodations. Let us be your teammate in your job search.
Job Coaching
After a job offer is secured, our team is here to support clients as they learn their duties, develop their own natural on-the-job support systems, and increase their independence. With coaching, our goal is to work ourselves out of a job, but we’ll stay close to layer in support, if needs arise.
Supported Employment Follow Along
We provide on-the-job retention support for as long as needed to ensure each client remains happy and successful at work. This service can support an individual for the life of their job.
Qualifications
Competitive Employment is open to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law who meet the following qualifications:
- 16 years of age or older
- Documented disability
- Desire to gain or explore employment
- Reside in Taney, Greene, or Christian County.
- Referred by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Mental Health, or another referral or funding source
- Able to be in a community setting without one-on-one supervision
- Able to self-administer medications
- Independent in self-care needs
2025 Summer Work Partners
These programs are accredited and generously funded by:
