Career Readiness and Employment Internship
About The Position
We believe that people with autism and other developmental disabilities have a right to feel fulfilled by their employment. Not only do they deserve access to jobs that match their skill sets, but they also benefit from exposure to different career options to make informed decisions about their career path. Maintaining fulfilling employment also supports an Autistic individual’s desire to live independently in an inclusive community. To address the barriers of employment for autistic individuals, CA has developed a Career Readiness and Employment program. This program will assist low needs autistic individuals to learn transferrable skills, practice those skills, and assistance with finding and maintaining long term employment.
Requirements
- Low needs autistic individuals
Nice To Haves
- Classroom curriculum focused on transferable skills such as Communication, Teamwork, Integrity, Problem-solving, Work ethics, Initiative, Job seeking skills
- Participants will be provided with a paid internship opportunity (up to 90 days) to practice career readiness skills that will prepare them for competitive employment in the community.
- Participants will be provided with a job coach. This service will be provided during internship and at employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide participants feedback and tools to improve job skills.
- Guide participants in reaching employment goals.
- Helps participants learn job tasks.
- Provide participants with guidance to overcome barriers.
- Help participants to identify work preferences based on interest and work strengths.
- Engage with employers to identify career opportunities and facilitate employment.
- Provide job coaching and support once a participant is employed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
