Each employer who hires one of our referred individuals is eligible for the following:

• Thoroughly screened applicants
• Employee’s skills and abilities are pre-matched to the job requirements
• On-site job training with the employee by one of our professionals
• Additional training, as necessary, for the duration of the employee’s tenure
• Follow-up support services to facilitate communication and enhancing the employee’s work performance
• Information and assistance in enrollment in the work opportunity TAX CREDIT

And all of these extra services are at NO FEE to you, the employer.
Each of these business partnerships and companies has through their actions and willingness to help others succeed, demonstrated pride and commitment to their community.  Help us thank the following business for their support by using their services.  Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach Wal-Mart, Burger King, Publix, Isles of Vero Beach, Tuesday Morning ,Waves Auto Spa, Gulfstream Goodwill, Vero Beach Superior Auto Service, Vero Beach FloridaScapes Lawn & Landscape
To truly be a part of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Succeed!”, join our Partner Employment Team ~ call 772.562.6854 ext 275
Your cost...remains the same, but with a tax benefit!

Know a Developmentally Disabled person who is looking for employment . . .

Supported Employment at a Glance

• Is work for pay at the same rates as those paid to persons without disabilities
• Occurs in an integrated, natural work setting where people without disabilities are employed
• Involves individuals with a broad spectrum of disabilities, abilities and challenges
• Entails on-the-job training that is often provided by an Employment Specialist
• Maintains support services to the worker for the duration of the job. 
• Supports may include arranging transportation, training or retraining the supported worker, developing natural supports, or acting as a consultant to the business.
• Promotes independence, social integration, confidence and maximum use of a person’s skill and abilities.

What is Supported Employment?
It is a unique employment service for individuals, who, because of the level of their disability, require personalized initial and, at times, ongoing support to succeed and progress in a competitive work environment.

Supported Employment is paid, competitive employment for people, who because of their disability, have not been able to obtain and succeed in traditional employment opportunities.  Supported Employment can and does occur in a variety of normal, integrated business environment (e.g. retail jobs, house cleaning, general laborer, fast food, etc.)

Supported Employment means having a job in the community while also receiving some assistance from an Employment Specialist or natural supports (friends, co-workers).  The Specialist assists with intensive, systemic on-the-job training and consultation focused on building skills needed to meet employer productivity requirements, learning behaviors and acceptance in the social environment of the job setting.  As the worker’s proficiency increases, the number of hours of assistance diminishes over the first few weeks of employment.  After several weeks have elapsed, and the employee has stabilized in their new work environment, the Employment Specialist’s job is altered into a long-term, ongoing support mechanism (Follow Along) that averages 1-2 hours per week of support. 

Follow Along supports assist the employee with periodic life changes and personal tensions that will cause job instability; e.g. remedial job training, transportation barriers.  The Employment Specialist works with the employee and the Employer to ensure the intensity and frequency of supports that are needed to maintain productivity and social inclusion.

Abilities Resource Center Serving the Treasure Coast for over 35 years.
Abilities Resource Center (ARC) of Indian River County extends many thanks to our employment partners for helping us give job opportunities to individuals with disabilities.  Each of these businesses has, through their actions and willingness to help others succeed, demonstrated pride and commitment to their community.  A BIG thank you to the following: Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach Wal-Mart, Burger King, Publix, Isles of Vero Beach, Tuesday Morning, WAVES AUTO SPA, Gulfstream Goodwill, Vero Beach Superior Auto Service, Vero Beach FloridaScapes Lawn & Landscape. 
Join our Partner Employment Team ~ call 772.562.6854 ext 275.  “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Succeed”