At Progression for Life, we believe that work should feel possible, not impossible. Our Supported Employment services are designed for individuals who want to work in the community but may need ongoing coaching, encouragement, and problem-solving to stay successful on the job.
Who This Service Is For
- Adults and transition-age youth with disabilities who want competitive, community-based employment.
- People who have tried working before and struggled to keep a job without extra support.
- Individuals who benefit from coaching with communication, anxiety, executive functioning, or social skills on the job.
What We Help With
- Clarifying work goals and preferred work environments.
- Building a résumé and practicing interviews in a low-pressure, real-talk way.
- Searching for jobs that match strengths, not stereotypes.
- Advocating for reasonable accommodations when needed.
- On-the-job coaching to learn tasks, routines, and workplace expectations.
- Checking in with both the employer and the employee to keep things on track.
How Supported Employment Works
- Referral & Intake: We connect with you, your family (if you choose), and referral sources like Vocational Rehabilitation to understand your goals and needs.
- Discovery & Planning: We explore your interests, strengths, learning style, and support needs and create an employment plan together.
- Job Development: We help you apply, interview, and negotiate roles that fit you—not just “any job.”
- On-the-Job Coaching: Once you’re hired, we provide job coaching, training, and support directly at the worksite when needed.
- Fade, Don’t Abandon: As you grow more confident, we gradually reduce support—but we remain available when life throws curveballs.
What Makes Progression for Life Different
- Person-first: We build around your strengths, interests, and sensory/emotional needs—not a cookie-cutter plan.
- Trauma-aware & neuroinclusive: We know that anxiety, past experiences, or feeling “different” can make work scary. We don’t minimize that—we work with it.
- Real-world communication: We coach honest, practical skills: asking for help, setting boundaries, and navigating workplace relationships.
- Employer partnership: We support the employer too, so you’re not “the only one” trying to make it work.
Funding & Referral
Supported Employment is often funded through state agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation or other disability service programs. If you’re not sure where to start, we can walk you through your options and help you navigate the referral process.
Ready to Explore Supported Employment?
You don’t have to figure out work alone. We’re here to help you take the next step in a way that feels safe, supported, and realistic.
Schedule a consultation to talk about Supported Employment services, or contact us with questions.