Supported Employment for Individuals
We help individuals build a foundation for personal growth through employment
Since 1992, EO Supported Employment has provided individuals in Washington and Oregon meaningful job opportunities with local employers. This is a unique division within the Employers Overload organization.
The mission of our Supported Employment Division is: “To provide an avenue by which individuals utilize and develop their skills and attributes to obtain employment of their choice and move toward self sufficiency and greater independence." The benefits of providing you with opportunities to integrate into organizations through meaningful job placements are significant for you and your future employer.
EO Supported Employment is CARF accredited and is one of the leading providers of Supported Employment in Southwest Washington.
EO Supported Employment Offices
Supported Employment Portland
(503) 619-058812540 SW 69th Ave.
Portland, OR 97223
M—F: 8:00am—5:00pm
EmailSupported Employment Vancouver
(360) 735-1290700 SE Chkalov Dr. Ste. 11
Vancouver, WA 98683
M—F: 8:00am—5:00pm
EmailBenefits to Individuals
With assistance from EO Supported Employment, individuals find their career pathway. Employment gives people the opportunity to become more integrated into the community and increased financial independence. The benefits include a greater sense of achievement, independence, an increased social circle, and a path towards achieving career goals.
Our Process
Services We Offer:
- Independent Living Services
- School Transition Services
- Discovery and Employment Planning
- Career Assessment
- Job Development
- Job Coaching
- Long-term Supports
How Our Services Are Funded
Our funding is sourced through Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities Administration / Clark County Department of Community Services and/or a private pay account if other funding sources are unavailable to the participant. Typically participants are referred to us by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Developmental Disabilities Administration to establish Independent living skills training, transition services, discovery with employment planning, community based assessments, job development, placement and retention services.
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation “DVR” provides short term funding is to establish your employment goals and outcomes. DVR and Employers Overload will help assist you with identifying your strengths and help you meet your future goals. Developmental Disabilities Administration “DDA” provides long term funding services to assist in maintain your goals achieved with DVR and Employers Overload. Finally, there are situations where participants need to have Private Pay funding. If you receive social security your support services could be considered a work-related expense. Employers Overload can help you set up a Plan for Achieving Self Support “PASS” plan or an Impairment Related Work Expenses otherwise known as an IRWE. These can easily be identified in a Benefits Analysis set up with a benefits planner through Employers Overload.