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WHAT IS COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT? |
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Morningside’s Competitive Employment program identifies and develops viable employment opportunities in the community for people with disabilities. Work requirements of an employer are matched with the capabilities and interests of a prospective employee through job analysis and job matching. After the hiring process, on-the-job training, structured follow-up, job retraining, and employer consultation services can be provided. |
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WHERE DO MORNINGSIDE’S
PARTICIPANTS COME FROM? |
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Although people come to Morningside from a variety of sources, most Competitive Employment candidates come from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. |
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HOW DOES MORNINGSIDE’S COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WORK? |
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After a careful assessment of an individual’s skills and vocational interests, a Morningside job developer will make contacts throughout the community, assisting prospective employers in identifying appropriate jobs within the context of their particular business. A comprehensive job analysis is conducted to ensure a good employer/employee match. A standard job interview follows, after which the final hiring decision is the employer’s. |
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HOW IS MORNINGSIDE INVOLVED AFTER THE PLACEMENT? |
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We are available to provide orientation, training, and support services to employers, their new employees, and co-workers to encourage a smooth and successful job placement. For example, employment specialists can facilitate job training, provide consultation on the Americans with Disabilities Act, or teach co-workers how to work successfully with diverse populations. |
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WHAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL I BE EXPECTED TO MAKE FOR MY NEW EMPLOYEE? WILL THIS COST ME ANYTHING? |
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Reasonable accommodations may include having the employment specialist analyze specific job tasks, restructure
how specific tasks are completed and/or teach tasks differently to best fit employer/employee needs. Most accommodations cost nothing at all and, in most cases, the employment specialist’s time is free to the employer. We act as consultants to help your new employee fit into the job and the environment. |
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WHAT IF I HIRE SOMEONE AND IT DOESN’T WORK OUT? |
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Morningside staff will offer a variety of support services to make your employment relationship a successful one. However, as in the case of any other employee, you are the employer and you make final decisions regarding your business. |
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WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE TO HIRING SOMEONE WITH DISABILITIES? |
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When you provide a job opportunity to an individual with a disability you are building a quality workforce of loyal, dedicated employees and reducing employee turnover. You are enriching your business and the community by contributing to diversity in the workplace, and you’re helping to relieve the strain on the community’s tax base by adding more taxpayers to the workforce. |
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