Supported Employment
| SC-Center for Disability Resources, UCEDD/LEND | |||
| Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
| Contact | Susan Davis, B.A. | ||
| [email protected] | |||
| Phone | 803-606-3815 | ||
| Project Description | |||
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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 for all customers. To provide the highest quality service available, the program promotes and supports an innovative business environment where customers have equal access to employment opportunities and are encouraged to reach their full potential. In addition, the state agency is supporting South Carolina?s involvement in the State Employment Leadership Network (SELN), a consortium of 13 states coming together to maximize resources, develop more effective employment systems, and share state resources for systems change in employment of individuals with disabilities. GOALS: 1.Develop a comprehensive statewide Supported Employment ?Employment First? three (3) year employment plan for the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Agency. 2.Provide Supported Employment Training to all DDSN providers throughout the state on all new employment policy. 3.Provide ongoing technical assistance to district personnel (Operations Division providing training and technical assistance to providers) within the SC DDSN system. |
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