California Autism’s
Supported Employment Program provides job training
and placement for individuals with developmental and
physical disabilities. The goal of our program is to
introduce our consumers into competitive employment.
 Our Supported Employment Program
provides a full range of services which enable people
with disabilities to access and succeed in competitive
employment. The program goal is to provide full access
to employment through the provision of individual support
services for people who have historically been excluded
from employment.
Services have developed from a philosophy
that presumes employability for all, given the right
supports are provided to the individual. Person-centered
planning, meaningful job matches, full inclusion, and
creative strategies that broaden employment opportunities
are the cornerstone practices of The California Autisms
Supported Employment Program.
Our services have a four
step process:
1. Assessment: We carefully analyze
each participant to uncover their interests, ambitions,
talents, and special needs.
2. Job
development: Our staff
reaches out to local employers to match our consumers
with desirable employment opportunities, tailored to
their specific skills and interests.
3. Pre-vocation: We assist the consumer with the interview and accompany
them through the entire hiring process to ensure, the
employer and employee have a mutual understanding of
expectations.
4. Job
Coaching: Our on site, personal
Job coach meets with the new hire on an ongoing basis
to help assist them in job training, employer and employee
relationships and provide personal support.
Benefits
for participants
In addition to on-the-job training and
ongoing support, this program offers many intangible
benefits. Supported Employment helps participants obtain
meaningful work that gives a sense of purpose and personal
fulfillment while enabling them to achieve independence
and productivity. Participants enjoy an improved quality
of life that enhances their relationships with family,
friends and others.
Benefits
for Employers
The Supported Employment program
gives employers access to well-trained, productive semployees
who are motivated to work. The services of the Supported
Employment Specialist are provided at no cost to the
employer. In addition, the employer may qualify for
the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
For more information please contact: Jeanette Miranda
or Veronica Sanchez at 510-758-0433 or email them jmiranda@calautism.org or vsanchez@calautism.org
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