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Welcome to our e-newsletter containing facts and tips on
how local businesses benefit from supported employment.
| Gwinn & Roby
Retains Valued Employee with Supported Employment Training
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Established in 1986 by a group of six expert trial
lawyers, Gwinn & Roby, LLP developed a vision of
legal representation that has guided its growth into
a firm of more than 40 attorneys in Amarillo, Dallas,
and Fort Worth. The firm’s vision is to serve clients
effectively and with integrity to provide the highest quality
of representation in the client's interest.
In order to optimize its Dallas staff’s
time and efforts, Gwinn & Roby hired Cindy Johnston
to perform a variety of clerical duties. She sets
up conference rooms for meetings, distributes faxes,
picks up and distributes mail, and answers phones.
Cindy Johnston recently celebrated her 10-year employment
anniversary with Gwinn & Roby. But there was a time
when this milestone seemed out of reach. Earlier
in her tenure at the firm,
Cindy began to face some challenges with her role. Concerned
that she was not performing at her best, Cindy contacted
Special Care & Career Services’ Supported Employment program
to request training assistance.
An experienced Supported Employment trainer met with
Cindy and her boss at Gwinn & Roby to discuss the
issues affecting Cindy’s job performance. After
assessing these concerns, the trainer developed a retraining
plan that included a detailed set of criteria by which
to measure Cindy’s improvement. The trainer then
began working with Cindy on a daily basis to continually
reinforce the new training goals and ensure that she
learned to achieve them. Once positive change began
to take place, the trainer gradually scaled back the
frequency of his visits from daily to weekly to bi-monthly
and finally to monthly check-ups.
Cindy’s supervisor, Marcus Washington, praised
her contributions to Gwinn & Roby. “Cindy
brings a refreshing outlook that has a positive influence
on everyone in our department.
And her punctuality, commitment, and consistent job
performance are a great example for the team.”
Through Special Care & Career Services’ comprehensive
training efforts, Cindy improved her job performance
as well as her interactions with co-workers. With continued
support from her Supported Employment trainer, she
reached the 10-year employment mark and is still going
strong.
Proactive organizations like Gwinn & Roby utilize
our Supported Employment services not to hire individuals
with developmental disabilities, but, just as importantly,
to ensure their long-term job success. Whether your
company has hiring or training needs, our Supported
Employment staff can help you realize the full value
of your employment investments. Contact us at 972.991.6777,
x 143 or jennyp@specialcarecareer.org to set up an
initial meeting with one of our team members.
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| Understanding
the SCCS Supported Employment Program |
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The SCCS Supported Employment program can be divided
into four major phases:
- Intake & Assessment
- Job Development
- Job Training
- Continued Support
Individuals can participate in any or all of these phases,
depending on their needs. For example, the lead article
in this newsletter details how Cindy Johnston utilized
our services for training and continued support needs.
Many other clients take advantage of the entire Supported
Employment process. In this and subsequent issues of
Employer’s Link, we will explain the phases of the SCCS
Supported Employment program and their benefit to those
who participate in the process.
In the first phase, Intake and Assessment, the program participant
meets the job consultant who will be working on his or her
behalf. The job consultant spends time getting to know the
individual’s interests and skills and forms a bond with him
or her. Then the consultant assesses the individual’s performance
at several types of jobs to determine what kind of position
will be a good fit. The consultant also observes how the
individual interacts in the community and what kinds of environments
would be most appropriate for his or her work setting. Through
this comprehensive process, the consultant and the program
participant decide on a direction for the job search.
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| Welcome
to the Team |
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Congratulations to the following companies that recently
filled positions using Special Care & Career Services.
- JP Morgan Chase, Document Processing Clerk
- Ikea, Stock Recovery Clerk
We look forward to a long and successful relationship
with you!
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Hot
Prospects
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We have great candidates for the following positions.
If you are interested in hiring one of these highly
skilled employees, contact Jenny Pecht at 972.991.6777,
ext. 143 or jennyp@specialcarecareer.org.
FOOD SERVICE Generous, giving individual seeks full-time
kitchen support work in a hospital, rehabilitation facility
or senior center. A passion for helping others, combined
with skills in silverware rolling, food preparation, food
portioning, and more, make this candidate a dream employee
for many organizations.
LAUNDRY With excellent attention to detail and strong focus, this applicant possesses the qualities that will ensure your laundry is spotless. By securing this reliable candidate, you can feel confident that your laundry room will continue your tradition of quality!
SILVERWARE ROLLING With a great eye for
detail and 15 years of experience working in assembly and
production positions, this candidate would be a tremendous
asset to your restaurant hospitality team! This dependable
applicant is seeking part-time work in a fun environment.
CHILD CARE
A warm heart and a loving attitude make this experienced
classroom assistant an excellent candidate for a support position in your
child care center. Kids and teachers alike will reap the benefits of adding
this dependable people-person to your team!
OFFICE CLERICAL An outgoing multi- tasker with great
customer service skills, this candidate seeks part- or
full-time clerical work. Experience in shipping software,
packaging, and mailings makes this person a great addition
to any team!
OFFICE CLERICAL BA in Communications with outgoing personality and exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills seeks clerical position. With more than six years of experience in fundraising and a wide range of office support skills, this candidate will make a positive impression with your customers and have a great impact on your office team!
CLERICAL SUPPORT More than 20 years of
experience providing outstanding customer service and attention
to detail ensure that this candidate will exceed your expectations
in an office support role. This friendly, hard-working
applicant is ready to make a difference in your company!
CLERICAL SUPPORT Hospitable, team-oriented
candidate with exceptional interpersonal skills seeks full-time
clerical position. Experience in clerical work will benefit
any company looking for a diverse, multi-talented individual!
CLERICAL SUPPORT/MAIL ROOM This experienced,
hardworking candidate seeks part-time work in a clerical
or mail room position. With strong attention to detail
and skills in filing, copying, faxing, shredding, and more,
this applicant has much to offer your organization!
CLERICAL SUPPORT Eager team player seeks full-time
clerical support position in Richardson area. Prior experience
and a desire to help others will benefit any department.
Let this applicant put her excellent people skills and
strong customer service savvy to work for you!
STOCKING/CLOTHES PROCESSING Adept stocking and clothes
processing candidate seeks part-time work in a relaxed,
fun environment. This eager people-pleaser will be both
a pleasant and productive addition to your organization!
CLOTHES PROCESSING
A diligent worker with more than five years of experience
seeks a part-time position processing incoming merchandise
in a retail setting. This quality applicant will have your
inventory ready for the sales floor in no time!
SHIPPING/RECEIVING Focused order puller with excellent
work history seeks active shipping and receiving position.
With more than six years of experience, this candidate’s
skills at processing inventories, pulling orders and packaging
shipments can make an immediate contribution in your warehouse
or distribution center!
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