NCSS’s Supported Employment Team has two full time Employment Team Specialists working to find meaningful, competitively paid employment. The ETS’s work with any individuals served who express an interest in working. Having two full time ETS’s has helped increase the number of people who are working. With less dollars coming in to the SE program maintaining the strong  relationships with community partners such as Vocational Rehab, and Creative Workforce solutions is vital.

• DAIL & Designated Supported Employment coordination Team
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Creative Workforce Solutions
• Franklin/Grand Isle County Core Transition team
• Community High School special education employment programs

• Networking is essential in meeting and building relationships with employers
• The Employment Team Specialists (ETS’s) utilize progressive employment, which is funded through Vocational Rehabilitation
• The job seeker has an opportunity to “try out” a job. It is an effective way for a prospective employee and employer to get to know each other
• Quite often a work experience can lead to paid employment, in addition it can help build a resume
• Ongoing  collaboration with community partners such as the Creative Workforce Solutions team and the sharing of job leads is important

• Continued partnerships with members of the Creative Workforce Solutions and education representatives will be paramount as funding rescissions continues.
• Employment is seen as one of the beneficial programs for increasing self-image and identity. It will remain a priority within our practices here at NCSS.

Social Determinants of Health Impacted by the Employment Team:

• Public Safety
• Access to education
• Transportation
• Housing
• Job training
• Mental health
• Social support
• Resources to meet daily needs
• Economic support