Supported Employment

Tahoma Associates belief that “Work is the glue that holds us together” serves as a foundation block for our various vocational services.  Work is a concrete means of receiving feedback from others, ourselves, and the task at hand, that provides a sense of accomplishment, pride, and personal worth.  Be it completing a simple task or celebrating 10 years of continuous competitive employment, “work” reinforces individuals’ belief in their own self value, their sense of competence, and societal acceptance.

Individual Employment services are a part of an individual’s path to employment and is tailored to individual needs, interests and abilities while promoting career development.

The process includes:

• Intake and discovery (getting to know each other)

• Assessment and planning (skill identification and development)

• Resume building and mock interviews

• Job search, preparation, marketing, and coaching

• Securing employment

• Ongoing Support and training

Short term services:

• Job Foundations and School to Work – These services are designed to assist eligible transition students in obtaining paid employment prior to exiting school.  

• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) – Community Based Assessments, Trial Work Experience, Job Placement, and Intensive Training Services.