Removing Barriers

The goal of The Haven’s Community Employment Services is to provide our program participants with job-seeking skills, job development and placement, personal and vocational adjustment training, job analysis, employment coaching, and employment follow-along services. Regardless of the program, The Haven employs highly skilled, experienced professional Employment Specialists who work with clients to provide the finest quality employment services for people regardless of their disability.

Employment Services Program

Employment Services Program provides comprehensive employment services for both employers and program participants. Employers benefit from The Haven’s Employment Specialists who are experienced in providing well-trained and motivated employees. The Employment Specialists work with employers on identifying their needs and offering qualified workers by screening candidates, and providing on-the-job training. Program participants are supported by the Employment Specialists who align the specific requirements of the employer and the particular job with the participant by focusing on career counseling, job readiness training, job development, placement, follow-along maintenance, job retention and job accommodation assistance. Our staff provides the participant with recommendations, ideas, assistance and advice on filling out applications and interviewing for particular jobs.

Sean Gast
Community Employment Coordinator
941-355-8808 x267
sgast@thehavensrq.org

VIP-ER Program

Voluntary Interim Placement – Enhanced Recovery Program (VIP-ER) is a consortium of six agencies that partner together to provide services to individuals residing at The Salvation Army who are struggling with substance abuse and related issues. Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) along with, First Step of Sarasota, Sarasota County Health Department, Salvation Army, Suncoast Technical College and The Haven provide an array of services to participants in the VIP-ER Program. The Haven provides employment placement and follow along services, as well as assistance with information regarding further education and vocational funding.

Ken Ouellette
Employment Specialist (VIP-ER)
508-272-5967
kouellette@thehavensrq.org

Careers Without Limits Program*

The Haven’s Careers Without Limits Program is a comprehensive employment service structured to offer assistance to participants with disabilities who are in the final stages of, or have already completed a technical or a traditional college degree program. The employment services are personalized, one-on-one support to help assess and prepare participants to enter the job market. The Careers Without Limits program is funded through private grants* and comes with no fees for participants or employers.

Careers Without Limits provides participants:

  • • Comprehensive employment skills training
  • • Identifies internship opportunities and job leads, as well as support through the process
  • • Provides up to a year of post-employment support

Employers who partner with The Haven’s Careers Without Limits program will have access to qualified, educated workers who are motivated to begin their careers.

Carole Reams
Careers Without Limits Coordinator
941-355-8808 x252
creams@thehavensrq.org

You are cordially invited to Your Career Launch!

Who: The Haven’s Careers Without Limits
What: FREE, One-On-One Job Placement Assistance
When: As Soon As Today!
Where: Your School – We’ll Come To You

*This project funded by: