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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Humboldt Park

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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Smart Match Employment Program - Midwest Asian Health Association - Chinatown Office

MAHA's Smart Match Employment Program (SMEP) provides comprehensive employment assistance to low-income Asians and other minorities with mental illness and developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities. Clients work closely with Employment Specialists to find and retain jobs that match their skills, goals, and interests.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Hiawatha

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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Day and Employment Services - South Chicago Parents & Friends - Cap Center

South Chicago Parents & Friends provides Community Day Services and Supported Employment programming for adults with disabilities. Employment instills a tremendous amount of pride, independence, responsibility, and self-worth. Having proper vocational and behavioral skills is the place to start.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Chicago Heights

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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HYPE: Helping Youth on the Path to Empowerment - Northwest Compass Inc.

Northwest Compass provides housing and supportive services to help unaccompanied young adults prepare for life's challenges and navigate crisis. They offer services that aim to break the cycle of poverty for the unseen and often stigmatized population of unaccompanied young adults aged 18-24.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - Ford City

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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Day and Employment Services - South Chicago Parents & Friends - Dolton Center

South Chicago Parents & Friends provides Community Day Services and Supported Employment programming for adults with disabilities. Employment instills a tremendous amount of pride, independence, responsibility, and self-worth. Having proper vocational and behavioral skills is the place to start.

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Offers numerous training and work opportunities for persons with mental illnesses, personality disorders, and behavior disorders to learn the job skills and gain the work experience necessary to attain and maintain employment in the community. Job-seeking assistance, individualized instruction, on and off-site job coaching in the community, training and employment at one of Transitions' owned and operated businesses.

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TICKET TO WORK (TTW) EMPLOYMENT | RAMP DISABILITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Designed to assist Social Security Disability (SSI/SSDI) beneficiaries with the transition from Social Security Disability Benefits to work. It provides employment supports and services to help reach work goals.

RAMP also has a certified Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC) that can assist individuals with understanding their benefits and the changes that will occur once employed.

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WORK SERVICES | ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA

Work Services programs are designed for individuals who may require more direct supervision than one might get in a community position. Provides paid work opportunities in sheltered workshop settings where individuals concentrate on developing a strong work ethic, good work habits, and proficient skills. Workers are trained in performing service contracts, light assembly work, box manufacturing, secure document destruction, and product packaging.

Offers training and paid employment opportunities which help individuals develop transferable work skills.

Supported Employment provides the training, and onsite instruction to get and keep a job in the community.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE | APACE

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

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MENTAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT | HERITAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

Provides a wide array of mental health and substance use treatment services, including:

-- Individual/group/family therapy.

-- Skill-building.

-- Self-management of behavioral symptoms and medication.

-- Independent community living.

-- Interpersonal relations and social skills.

-- Relapse prevention.

-- Motivation towards recovery.

-- Community-Based Case Management Services.

-- Supported Employment Services.

-- Housing/Homeless Case Management.

-- Psychiatric Medication.

-- School-Based Counseling for Youth.

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SHELTERED WORKSHOP | WARREN ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

Operates a workshop/sheltered workshop which provides employment opportunities for individuals who are developmentally, physically, or mentally impaired, to prepare for gainful work in the general economy.

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Offers to assist individuals with disabilities with finding and maintaining work. Individuals that are eligible for this program receive assistance from a Job Coach through a work experience that can last up to 6 months. In addition, individuals in this program receive assistance with resume and cover letter development, applying for work, and mock interviews.

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Supported Employment | United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago

Workforce staff helps workers with disabilities on their job search, job applications and orientation. Staff provides ongoing support once the client has secured a job.

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DISABILITY SERVICES | SPARC

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

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DISABILITY SERVICES | SPARC

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | BRIDGEWAY

Helps people with disabilities find employment in many different settings (office, food service, retail, manufacturing, etc). Services are offered to help individuals build the skills they will need to get and keep employment.

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT | PIONEER CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES

Matches employment needs with individuals. Program participants include those with hearing or visual impairments, cancer or diabetes, mental illness (most commonly depression or anxiety), physical, developmental and learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

Each individual is coached and prepared for the workforce. Individuals are matched with jobs based on skills and capabilities. Services include job search skills, resume writing, interview techniques, workplace etiquette, and skills training.

An employment specialist is also provided when an individual in the program begins employment that provides job coaching. The specialist remains in place until the individual reaches job independence. Also works with individuals off-site to provide job support.

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OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

Provides outpatient behavioral health services to those in need. Services include counseling (both individual and group), therapy, supported employment for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, and psychosocial rehabilitation (groups to help people with daily living skills and mental illness recovery).

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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | BRIDGEWAY

Helps people with disabilities find employment in many different settings (office, food service, retail, manufacturing, etc). Services are offered to help individuals build the skills they will need to get and keep employment.

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Supported Employment | Community Support Services

Supported employment services designed for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are interested in working.

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Adult Programs - El Valor - ComEd Inclusion Center

El Valor believes that individuals with disabilities are vital members of the community. El Valor is committed to assisting and supporting people with disabilities through programs that emphasize personal choice, employment, inclusion, enrichment, and leadership.

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Vocational Rehabilitation - Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services - North Pulaski

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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