What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Readiness and Employment Internship position at Commonwealth Autism?
Overview
We believe that people with autism and other developmental disabilities have a right to feel fulfilled by their employment. Not only do they deserve access to jobs that match their skill sets, but they also benefit from exposure to different career options to make informed decisions about their career path. Maintaining fulfilling employment also supports an Autistic individual’s desire to live independently in an inclusive community.
To address the barriers of employment for autistic individuals, CA has developed a Career Readiness and Employment program. This program will assist low needs autistic individuals to learn transferrable skills, practice those skills, and assistance with finding and maintaining long term employment.
Program Components
Career Readiness
Classroom curriculum focused on transferable skills such as
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- Communication
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Problem-solving
- Work ethics
- Initiative
- Job seeking skills
Paid Internship
Participants will be provided with a paid internship opportunity (up to 90 days) to practice career readiness skills that will prepare them for competitive employment in the community.
Job Coaching
Participants will be provided with a job coach. This service will be provided during internship and at employment. A job coach will ….
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- Provide participants feedback and tools to improve job skills.
- Guide participants in reaching employment goals.
- Helps participants learn job tasks.
- Provide participants with guidance to overcome barriers.
Employment
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- CA will help participants to identify work preferences based on interest and work strengths.
- CA will engage with employers to identify career opportunities and facilitate employment.
- Once a participant is employed CA will provide job coaching and support.
Are you ready to launch into a new phase of your life with a team of professionals who are here to support you? Click the learn more button below to complete the online application to begin.
