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At Crossroads, our Supported Employment Services focus on discovering a person’s interest, developing career goals and identifying a job that fits their needs.
If you've been diagnosed with a condition preventing you from independently holding a job, able to manage personal medications, and have a desire to work in the community, Crossroads may be able to help you! To see if our programs are right for you, contact us today!
Supported Employment
At Crossroads, our Supported Employment Services focus on discovering a person’s interest, developing career goals and identifying a job that fits their needs. Other areas of emphasis include job placement, interview assistance and self-care. Once an individual secures employment, we provide on-the-job support and follow-up services.
Volunteering Leads to Employment (VLE)
VLE provides community-based volunteer opportunities for program clients who are in the process of maintaining employment but are still in need of improving upon and/or acquiring new skills. Individuals can refine their work skills while staying engaged in the community. Volunteering has become a pathway for clients to attain jobs.
What can each person expect from Employment Services?
1. The person is fully supported throughout the process.
2. Crossroads also supports the individual’s employer, ensuring a smooth process.
3. Our Volunteering Leads to Employment program provides community-based volunteer opportunities. Each individual refines their work skills while staying engaged in the community and taking that next step on the pathway to attain a job.
“Crossroads clients have been a valuable part of our team. Customers love seeing them, and it gives them an opportunity to get out in the workforce. ”
- Allen Murray, General Manager with Culvers in Council BluffsDay Habilitation Services offers individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury or chronic mental illness a variety of group activities, educational events and socialization.
Supported Community Living Services are designed to support and provide skills and activities for daily living to adults with disabilities and mental illness.
