As a Case Manager working in Employment Services, assisting adults with (a variety of) disabilities obtaining and maintaining employment; I have been endlessly humbled by the perseverance and determination of the Job Seekers I’ve served, as well as, the employers and residents of our communities who have embraced inclusion and diversity. It has been truly heartwarming, and faith confirming, to have been witness to the strength and resiliency of people.
My goal for this site is to highlight the concept of ‘Preparation Meets Opportunity’, as it pertains to obtaining and maintaining community employment, while taking a Person Centered Approach. In my work experiences, when given an opportunity to learn about a Job Seeker’s personal strengths, and to identify potential barriers, I could then promote choice and options as to potential job matches that met that Job Seeker’s needs and interests.