This service is utilized to assist individuals with researching and exploring jobs, and to guide them toward an informed and confident decision of their employment goal.
Staff evaluates strengths and needs of an individual during a trial work period in a job of interest. This allows clients to gain real life experience while having a Creative Rehab Job Coach there for one-on-one support and assistance.
The goal of a Community Based Work Adjustment is to guide the client in improving identified vocational skills and work behaviors to prepare the individual for competitive employment.
Individual instruction is provided to clients who have been hired by
an employer in order to help learn
their new job tasks, develop
natural and peer supports, and
adjust to the work environment.
A Creative Rehab Job Developer and the job seeker work together to locate and apply for open positions. A Job Plan is created between them to suit the individual's goals and experience. The Job Developer works closely with their Client to provide application, interviewing, social, and performance skills with the end goal of this service being a successful job placement where the Client is satisfied.
After securing a position, the
Creative Rehab Job Developer
maintains contact with the client
and employer for three months to ensure a smooth transition and to assist with any job difficulties
that may arise.
This service guides the job seeker through the process of identifying
job opportunities using a variety
of techniques. They are also
taught how to fill out a job application, develop a resume
and cover letter, and improve
one’s interviewing skills. The main focus is to prepare the seeker to locate employment independently after the service's completion.
Creative Rehab staff assists
transitional youth with applying for
and securing non-permanent, entry level employment.
This service is designed for high school students who are looking to get a head start on job skills. Designed to take place in small groups, this service offers education and experience with a variety of topics including self advocacy, workplace readiness, job exploration, and post-secondary opportunities.
This service focuses on high school students, helping them explore and discover a variety of jobs and career paths. This is done with online
research and visits and tours of
local businesses.
SYWE helps teach high school students vocational skills and appropriate work behaviors. This is a five week program that offers students paid hands-on work experience with the assistance and support of a Creative Rehab Job Coach.
"I look forward to going to work everyday and learning new things. Thank you Creative Rehab."
"I'm very glad that Creative Rehab got me this job. It really helped me open up and meet new people."
"My Job Developer helped me find a great job where I can be part of a team and make my own money."
"Saying thank you just does not seem to express how much gratitude I have for Creative Rehab. They were able to assist me in finding a wonderful job that I am enthusiastic about."
“Creative Rehab has the best Job Developers. They have a lot of patience and are friendly. Thank you for everything. My job developer worked so hard to find a job for me.”