The following forms should be downloaded and mailed back to JDI at the address of
Job Discovery Inc. (name of the form)
10345 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Traditional Supported Employment/Day Support
The supported employees within the Traditional Model have varying degrees of disabilities. These individuals have a diagnosis of mental retardation; however, many possess a secondary diagnosis. The consumers within these enclaves require the on-going support of an Employment Specialist with a strong vocational and behavioral background. Day Support services are also available within this model for those who have a program focus which is not primarily based upon vocational development.
Services Under the Traditional Model
The Management team provides technical consultation to the Employment Specialists working with these enclave groups. This model of supported employment is unique in that it provides a variety of support levels in the in a vocational setting that is integrated within the community. Methods of support include:
- On-going support and intermittent supervision
- Appropriate staff to supported employee ratios (1:4-1:8)
- Behavioral management plans
- Role-playing, peer interaction training and role-modeling
- Social, vocational skills training and temporary emergency 1:1 support
- Structured schedules and routines
- Promotion of choices and client-centered services
- Employment Specialists with strong vocational backgrounds
- Technical support from the Supported Employment Liaison & Technical support from the Management team
- Individual Service Plans and interdisciplinary team support
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Non-Traditional Model
The supported employees within the Non-Traditional Model have a wide range of disabilities and varying needs of support. These individuals have a diagnosis of mental retardation and require additional support due to challenging behaviors.
The enclave integrates intensive level of consumers with special needs co-workers. These supported employees have challenging behaviors, which may include, but are not limited to the following: physical aggression, stealing, exhibitionism, self-abuse, fire setting, property destruction, running away, and/or seriously inappropriate social behaviors.
The consumers with these enclaves require the on-going support and supervision of an Employment Specialist with a strong behavioral background.
Services under the Non-Traditional Model
The Operations Manager provides technical consultation to the Employment Specialists working with these enclave groups. This model of supported employment is unique because it provides intense levels of support in a vocational setting that is integrated within the community. The methods of support include:
- On-going supervision and individualized assistance
- Low staff to supported employee ratios (1:1-1:4)
- Behavioral management plans
- Role-playing, peer interaction training and role-modeling
- 1:1 behavioral, social and vocational skills training
- Consistent schedules and routines
- Promotion of choices and client centered services
- Employment Specialists with strong behavioral backgrounds
- Technical support from the Management team and consultation with Behavioral Specialist
- Individual Service Plans and interdisciplinary team support
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Competitive
Job Discovery Inc. is your Partner in Possibility. By providing a full range of services within our Community Based Independent Placement program, we offer a wide scope of services to consumers.
- Situational Assessment: realistic evaluations take place regarding the viability of successful employment within the least restrictive environment and work model possible.
- Job Development: assistance with resume development, interviewing skills training and actual placement assistance.
- Travel Training: teaches consumers to travel independently for the first time or for individuals requiring assistance with new work routes.
- Job Coaching: Employment Specialists provide employability behavior training through the use of an extensive curriculum.
- Follow Along: this area offers support to consumers throughout their term of employment. If it is agreed that support is necessary in order to maintain employment, support is offered on an as needed basis, for as long as it is required.
- Pre-Independent: this service provides daily support of an Employment Specialist at the site during times that have been identified as crucial. For the rest of the work day, the natural site supports are utilized.
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Residential Services Offered
Job Discovery Inc. respects the individuality of each resident. These services are what JDI offer as a whole. The services provided to each resident include:
- Development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) specific to each person's needs.
- Daily Training and assistance programming
- Behavior Management
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Choice and Self Sufficiency
- Socialization Skills
- Money Management
- Health Care Appointments
- Transportation services to work, home, community affairs and religious activities
- Review and development of annual program evaluation services
- Survival Skills Training
- Human Rights Acknowledgement
- Provision of three square meals a day
- Maximum inclusion into the community
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