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CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT | COMMUNITY CHOICES

44 East Main Street, Suite 210, Champaign, IL 61820

Open to adults age 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Proof of intellectual or developmental disability Proof of residence Photo ID Proof of registration on the PUNS list (this is done through Prairieland Service Coordination) Copy of Medicaid card and insurance card (if applicable) Community Choices may help obtaining required documents if clients do not have them
Mon 9 am - 5 pm Tue 9 am - 5 pm Wed 9 am - 5 pm Thu 9 am - 5 pm Fri 9 am - 5 pm
https://communitychoicesinc.org/customized-employment
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Some services may require membership ($25.00 per family per year); Must complete intake with Membership Coordinator

Champaign County, Illinois

Description

Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find jobs in the community.

-- Discovery: Helps to learn about a client's strengths and interests through observation, conversation, and spending time with clients to help find jobs that fit their goals. Family and friends are also interviewed to learn about a client's likes, dislikes, and strengths. Two home visits and a community visit are conducted.

-- Job Development: Employment Specialists teach social and communication skills needed to be successful at work. They support with touring businesses, job shadowing, and finding a job match. Also provide help creating a resume to give to potential employers. May begin with volunteering so that clients can gain experience and grow skills.

-- Employment Support: After a client is hired, Employment Support develops accommodations and supports for the job. Employment Support forms a relationship with the employer and supports the client to expand job roles. Provides initial job coaching for 2-4 weeks.

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COMMUNITY CHOICES

Serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families, providing community-based options and focusing on supporting the person to achieve the life they imagine for themselves.