Supported Employment Program
The Vermont Supported Employment Program provides a full range of services which enable people with disabilities to access and succeed in competitive employment. The program goal is to provide full access to employment through the provision of individual support services for people who have historically been excluded from employment. Services have developed from a philosophy that presumes employability for all given the right supports are provided to the individual. Person-centered planning, meaningful job matches, full inclusion in the Vermont workforce, and creative strategies that broaden employment opportunities are all cornerstone practices of Vermont Supported Employment.
Services Include
Person centered employment planning, job search assistance, assistance in negotiating job accommodation or modification, on the job training, follow along services for duration of employment, career enhancement supports, advocacy skills.
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Eligibility
Based on Developmental Disability Services eligibility.
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Applying for Services
Individuals who do not receive developmental services may request Supported Employment services by contacting the Intake Coordinator at the Designated Agency in their county. Individuals who currently receive services should ask their service coordinator to help with a referral to the Supported Employment project located within their Designated Agency.
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Providers of Services
| Region | Designation Agency | Program | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre | Washington County Mental Health | United Employment Services | 802-476-6339 |
| Bennington | United Counseling Service | Employment Connections | 802-442-2498 X 291 |
| Bradford | Upper Valley Services | Bradford Employment Services | 802-222-9235 |
| Burlington | Howard Community Services | Project Hire | 802-652-2161 |
| Transition II | 802-846-7281 | ||
| Essex | Champlain Community Services | Way2Work Program | 802-655-0511 X 128 |
| Middlebury | Counseling Service of Addison County | Middlebury Employment Associates | 802-388-3488 |
| Morrisville | Lamoille County Mental Health Services | Supported Employment Services | 802-888-6627 |
| Sterling Area Services | Sterling Employment Services | 802-888-7602 X22 | |
| Newport | Northeast Kingdom Human Services | Employment Support Resources | 802-748-5820 X 100 |
| Randolph | Upper Valley Services | Randolph Employment Services | 802-728-4476 |
| Rutland | Rutland Mental Health Services | Career Choices | 802-747-7206 |
| Springfield | Health Care & Rehabilitation Services | Springfield Employment Services of HCRS | 802-384-0385 |
| Lincoln Street Inc. | Lincoln Street Employment Services | 802-886-1833 | |
| St Albans | Northwestern Counseling Services | Supported Employment Services | 802-524-0574 |
| St Johnsbury | Northeast Kingdom Human Services | Employment Support Resources | 802-748-5820 X 100 |
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Program Contacts
- Jennie Masterson, Supported Employment Specialist
Phone: 802-786-2571
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