Employment Services
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Direct-Hire Placements at Business Partners’ Locations
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Crews with Peers at Business Partners’ Locations
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Onsite Work at Merrick
We offer support in the next BIG step for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to Explore, Develop and Maintain desired employment. This person-centered approach focuses on each individual’s skill set and preferences. Equally as important as securing the right job is maintaining the right job. To support this success, we provide soft skills training, on the job training, and ongoing follow up support for the duration of the individual’s employment at a business partner’s location
Merrick provides Employment Exploration, Development, and Support services to clients in our programs or new enrollees who have indicated the desire to pursue employment in the general workforce. The combination of these services prepare clients with the right supports.
Our program team complete assessments, offer and provide skills training (and re-training when requested by the individual or business partner) and support each client in the step-by-step process of identifying, securing, and maintaining employment.
Get Started
To inquiry about our employment services, please visit admission inquiries and complete our online admission application.
