Workforce Development Services

Community Employment

Easter Seals-Goodwill provides a variety of services that assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, finding and keeping jobs:

Job Coaching -  The Job Coaching program serves individuals with disabilities who are competitively employed in the community. The workforce development specialist, or job coach, provides on-site job training, supervision and problem-solving, and helps develop natural support systems for the individual by working with the employer and fellow employees. This assistance is available for the short or long term.

Job Development - Easter Seal-Goodwill workforce development specialists help individuals with disabilities in securing employment by assisting with resume preparation, job-seeking and interviewing skills, as well as by contacting employers on their behalf.

Job Placement - Easter Seals-Goodwill provides job-placement services for people with disabilities who are work-ready, but may require some assistance in obtaining employment.

A workforce development specialist, or job coach, provides assistance with:

• Job-seeking skills, such as preparing resumes and completing job applications
• Job leads
• Developing on-the-job training sites
• Direct placement
• Post-employment follow-up

The workforce development specialist may also facilitate worksite and/or job modification as needed, or assist in modifying or eliminating architectural barriers.

Supported Employment - A placement service which promotes community-based, integrated competitive employment for people with varying degrees of physical and/or mental disabilities. 

A workforce development specialist, or job coach, works individually with each worker on behaviors, social skills and adjustment to the work environment. The job coach teaches the job and helps develop natural support systems on the job. This service is provided for as long as the individual remains on the job or needs assistance.

Easter Seals-Goodwill is a qualified provider of services through the Montana State Department of Public Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.

Please Contact Us for information about our many workforce development services.