Discovery/
Job Development

Employment Support

Learning your strengths and interests by spending time getting to know you and your goals, expanding your skill set, and assisting you with finding a job that fits your goals and utilizes your talents.

Working with you to develop accommodations and supports for the job, providing initial job coaching, establishing a good relationship with the employer, supporting you to expand job roles and thrive in the workplace. 

How do our Employment Services work?

The guide below presents a basic snapshot of how someone could theoretically flow through services from our Employment Department. The reality is that everyone is different and will not see these exact results in the timeline presented.

Some, but not all, of our employment services require membership.
For more information on these services, please contact: 217-621-1090

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Want to work but concerned about losing SSI benefits?

This calculator below will help you estimate your monthly income (before taxes) while working and receiving SSI. It is important to note that you will make more money working, even when your SSI payments decrease, as a result of earned income. 

SSI Benefits Calculator