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Building Skills, Confidence, and Independence
Through Vocational Services
At Success Rehabilitation, our Certified Employment Support Professionals guide you step-by-step—from exploring goals and developing skills to achieving meaningful volunteer, school, or employment opportunities in the community.
How It Works:
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If you are referred to and accepted into the Vocational Program at Success Rehabilitation, Inc. you will be assigned to a Vocational Specialist. This Vocational Specialist (VS) carries a certification as a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) and is responsible for supporting you in reaching your stated vocational goals in various ways. The VS meets with you initially to survey your interests and vocational goals as you work to target what volunteer, school, or employment you may be interested in pursuing community assessments would be completed prior to goal development. The goal for employment is created by you and supported by the VS and the Clinical Team.
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Once a vocational placement is achieved, the VS works to change your goals to meet your needs and accompanies you for job training, as needed. If extended or ongoing job coaching is needed for you to be successful in your placement, the VS discusses this with you and vocational job site supervisor and Success’ job coaching will be placed to support you until you can be independent.
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Once you obtain a vocational placement – volunteering, attending school, or competitive employment – you will work with the VS to coordinate your weekly schedule. You are encouraged to speak directly with your vocational job site supervisor concerning any changes to your weekly schedule and if you need a day off or a change due to another commitment (such as a doctor's appointment or family event) and then asked to relay those changes to the VS so they can coordinate transportation (which Success Rehabilitation, Inc. provides for most of our clients).
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If you have difficulty with managing your weekly schedule, the VS will support you with this need. Several clients who volunteer have standard schedules which do not change from week to week, but if your schedule needs to change due to another commitment, you are encouraged to communicate this with your job site supervisor but also keep the VS updated so they can inform others within their clinical and residential teams, for continuity of care.
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Once a vocational goal is set, the VS works with you to determine if skill building, or other items are needed to help you be successful in your vocational pursuits. You may be assigned by your VS to take part in one of two Vocational Groups offered here at Success Rehabilitation to help you receive peer feedback and practice skills in areas such as conversational and interviewing skills. The VS accompanies you to any interviews, supporting you as you may need them to be successful.
If you are referred to and accepted into the Vocational Program at Success Rehabilitation, Inc. you will be assigned to a Vocational Specialist. This Vocational Specialist (VS) carries a certification as a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) and is responsible for supporting you in reaching your stated vocational goals in various ways. The VS meets with you initially to survey your interests and vocational goals as you work to target what volunteer, school, or employment you may be interested in pursuing community assessments would be completed prior to goal development. The goal for employment is created by you and supported by the VS and the Clinical Team.
Commonly Combined Serivces
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer 1:1 support in your vocational process? Yes, once treatment team has approved, individuals will be assigned to a vocational specialist to support you with all aspects of the vocational journey.
Is assistance provided to manage social security benefits? Yes, vocational specialist individuals to track and manage your work hours so you can continue to receive your social security benefits.
Why should individuals volunteer if the goal is paid employment? Volunteering allows us to assess your readiness to work competitively, in a structured setting, to determine what job may be a match for you.
Is there peer support from others on the employment journey? Yes, we offer peer support through weekly vocational groups.
Can individuals get a job if I have no prior work history? Yes, you can but having a volunteer work experience may be a good starting point for you to gain needed work experience.
Will I be able to receive help if I would like to return to school? Yes, your vocational specialist will discuss with you about the specific options that may be best for you given you academic and financial needs.
What things can individuals at Success do to get ready for working or volunteering? Participating in your scheduled therapies and groups at Success are great practice and an expectation for all of our vocational clients.
Where do you offer vocational counseling services? We offer vocational counseling services at our program locations in Quakertown, Dublin and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We also offer 1:1 vocational counseling services through our Community Skills Program throughout New Jersey.