Disability Employment Services | Advance
Helps people with disabilities develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment. Services are individualized for the client. Common services include: - Occupational development - Guidance - Consultation - Mock interviews - Resume and cover letter creation - Assistance with applications - Follow-up contact - Information pertaining to workplace earnings and the impact on Social Security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. - Vocational evaluations - Occupational interest surveys - Independent living evaluations - Short-term internships - On site job coaching and/or assessment - Basic social skill development - Cultural awareness - Transitional support into the workplace for students and young adults - Specific job and task analysis - Guidance for accommodations and adaptive equipment Individuals are referred to Career Advantage by the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), commonly referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (SBVI), local School Districts, as well as friends and family members. Career Advantage is also used as a local resource for businesses who may have disability employment questions, may be seeking guidance on best practices, approaches, accommodations, adaptive equipment, or may be looking to hire additional employees. Functional assessments are available for on-site testing, and disability training for staff is a service available by special request.
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211 South Dakota
Physical Address
1303 Trail Ridge Road, Brookings, SD 57006
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday, or based on client need.
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Application process
Requires approximately 1 hour.
Eligibility
Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and have a qualifying disability. Private pay is optional, contact for more details.
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Advance
Non-profit that provides opportunities for individuals with intellectual and develoipmental disabilities.