SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT 
It is for 
YOU!! 
 
 Supported Employment 
 
What is Supported Employment?  Supported Employment is a way to find and keep a 
 
job 
 
 You can develop a career in your community 
 
 You will earn at least minimum wage 
 
 You can work part- 
 
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How does Supported Employment Work? 
 
 
 
 discovers your work interests and 
 
skills 
 
 Job Development--finds a job that matches your 
 
Interests 
 
 Job Coaching helps you learn skills for a job 
 
 Job Support helps you and your employer 
 
succeed 
 
Individual supports help you do well in your job! 
How do you access Supported Employment Services?  Contact your support coordinator or planning list 
administrator 
 
 Supported Employment Benefits 
Benefits to YOU - the EMPLOYEE :  Access to a variety of jobs  Gain work skills  Keep SSI and Medicaid  Earn real pay  Training and support  Make new friends 
  
 More choices in your life 
Benefits to EMPLOY ME:  Right person for the job  Partnership in training and supervision  Access to deeper pool of talent  Less employee turnover and absences 
 
 Joseph is an Assistant Teen Counselor at his local YMCA- Villages at Carver Family. He greets members, sets up for special func ons, and assists in the tness and child care center. Joseph's favorite part of his job is giving back to his community and the YMCA. 
Mike loves his job at Publix bagging groceries and helping customers. He also collects carts, keeps the parking lot clean and helps out with stocking. A er a year on the job, Mike wants to increase his hours at work. 
Contact Informa on: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health 
and Developmental Disabili es www.dbhdd.ga.gov 404-657-2680