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WHAT IS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT? |
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Morningside’s supported employment service works with you to find – and keep – a job that is right for you. A staff person helps while you are learning and working at your new job so that you will do your very best. Our goal is for both you and your employer to be happy. |
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WILL I HAVE TO PAY FOR SERVICES? |
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You will not have to pay for our services yourself. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Developmental Disabilities pay for most people who need our services. We will work with you to see if they can help you. If they cannot pay, and if you receive Social Security benefits, we can help you with a work incentive plan to pay for service costs, and to keep your costs at a minimum. |
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO FIND A JOB? |
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That will depend on many things such as the type of job you want and the number of those jobs that are available in your community. It could take just a few months, or maybe several months, or maybe even a year or more. As quickly as possible, we will do our best to help you find a job you will be happy with. |
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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE JOBS YOU HAVE HELPED PEOPLE FIND? |
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Morningside has helped people find jobs doing the following: |
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Receptionist
Magazine clerk
Office trainee
Dog bather |
Courtesy clerk
Merchandise clerk
Food service worker
Cart attendant |
Janitor
Laundry clerk
Household assistant
and many others |
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE MY JOB? |
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Most people lose a job at some point in their lives. If you lose your job because of a layoff or another reason you had no control over, we will work with you to help you find another job. If you are fired from your job, we will talk with you and your employer to find out why. We’ll help you to learn how to avoid doing things which may cause you to lose a job in the future. Morningside has other services if you decide not to look for another job right away. |
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WHAT MUST I DO IF I WANT TO USE MORNINGSIDE’S SERVICES? |
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If you would like Morningside to work with you, tell your case manager at the Division of Developmental Disabilities or your vocational counselor at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. If you do not have a case manager or vocational counselor, or if you aren’t sure who to talk to, you can call Morningside and ask to speak with someone about our services. We’ll
be happy to help you get connected. |
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