Identifying benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, and determining how employment might impact eligibility
Discussing a client’s preferences for disclosure of health status to prospective employers
Conducting job searches or seeking opportunities for vocational skill development on behalf of a job seeker
Making contact with prospective employers, learning about job requirements, explaining the program and describing the job seeker clients
Scheduling and overseeing follow-up support to help the client maintain their employment
Providing educational support to employers (with consent from the client) to ensure their needs and rights are respected
Working with support teams, such as mental health workers or social workers, to write job support plans for clients according to their needs and preferences