Employment and Tranisition Efforts

2012

The Supported Employment Program; A Customer Driven Approach, was developed to be implemented as a universal system of service delivery throughout the state of South Carolina for the department of Disabilities and Special Needs. The primary mission of the program is to work toward the understanding, respect and support in securing appropriate employment of all customers. To provide the highest quality service available, the program promotes and supports and innovative business environment where customers have equal access to employment opportunities and are encouraged to reach their full potential. GOALS: 1) Develop a comprehensive statewide Supported Employment, Employment First, (3)year employment plan fo rth South Caroina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Agency. 2) Provide Supported Employment Training to all DDSN providers through the state on all new employment policy and day services system changes. 3) Provide ongoing technical assistance to district personnel (Operations Division providing training and technical assistance to providers) within the SC DDSN system

Employment and Day Services

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Employment-Related Activities

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Mulit-County, State

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