Employment Services

The Premier Team is ready to build a career with you!

Premier is dedicated to partnering with local businesses to create employment opportunities to Individuals living with ID/DD that facilitate coalition and success within their communities.

What are Employment Services and what Does Premier Provide?

Premier believes everyone should be given the opportunity to be part of their community workforce. Our Employment Professionals take time to understand each Individual and assist in matching employment opportunities that align with each person’s unique strengths, interests and abilities.

Services We Provide:

Benefits Counseling

•  If you are curious how employment may impact your social security income and medical benefits, our Benefits Counselor will provide answers to many of your questions.

Career Exploration/Employment Path

 If you are interested in working, but are unsure of where to start, together, we will discover real opportunities that reflect your strengths, interests, and goals.

• Identifying Strengths and Preferences – We’ll work together to discover what your strengths are, what you enjoy, and what kind of work routines or settings work best for you.
• Engage and Participate – Take part in tours, shadowing, and volunteer experiences that let you try out roles, observe real jobs, and build foundational skills in real community settings.
• Build Confidence and Community Connections – Gain comfort navigating new places, meeting people, and taking on new tasks.

What is an Employment Path? Check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DWebPItUug

 Job Development

•  We will support you through each step of the process to obtain employment, including building a resume, job searching, interviews, and finding the right fit for you.

What is Job Development? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4QTJ6PKgY

Job Coaching

•  On the job support is available if needed to help with communication, learning new skills/routines or if any accommodations are needed.   

What is Job Coaching? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KcfFBTbH5U 

If you are interested in any of these services we provide, please contact your service coordinator or personal agent for a referral.

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