Blindness Support Services Inc.

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Helping others down their own road to independence!

3696 Beatty Drive

Riverside, CA 92506

Phone: (951) 341-9244

Fax: (951) 341-6335

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Independent Living Skills
Seniors 55 & Up
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Employment Preparation Department

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The major objective of Employment Preparation Services at BSS is to assist our clients to make well informed choices which will open pathways to more lucrative employment opportunities.

Program Description

Employment Preparation is designed to assist persons who are blind or visually impaired to identify, obtain and maintain employment. Our goal is to strengthen the abilities of our clients according to their vocational, social, psychological and medical needs. Services are divided into two segments that assist job-ready clients to obtain and retain competitive employment in their field of interest.

A. Employment Preparation

Employment Preparation Services prepare clients for job seeking activities. This part of the program will offer supportive services that will increase chances of achieving gainful employment. Clients will be expected to attend class three hours per day for at least three days a week on an on-going basis.

Services Included

Job Identification

Job Exploration Techniques

Job Application and Resume Preparation

Interviewing Skills

Work Incentive Programs

B. Job Development and Placement

Job Development and Placement Services identify specific job openings which are appropriate for each client based upon their documented work experience and/or educational background. Following satisfactory completion of the Employment Preparation segment, clients may be eligible to enter the job development and placement portion of the program. Exploration of vocational objectives and opportunities will be a joint effort between the client and BSS staff. Clients will be provided with help in the selection of the appropriate job according to their needs, level of skill, and desired vocational goals.

Assistance will be provided in:

Job Search Skills

Setting Up Interviews

Arranging transportation to and from potential employment sites

This portion of the program will be approached in an assertive manner to acquire gainful employment for our blind or visually impaired consumers. These services are geared to increase the DOR Consumer's chances of obtaining and maintaining employment consistent with their preferences and Individual Plan for Employment.

For more information please contact BSS at (951) 341-9244

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