Support Services

Loveland’s Support Services is comprised of a number of support services for individuals with disabilities.

Supported Employment

Supported Employment navigates the employment process for people with support from trained and certified job coaches (click to expand). Job coaches are a part of each step in the employment process from hiring and interview skills through securing and maintaining employment. Supported Employment also empowers employers with assistance in building inclusive workforces.

Our individualized approach allows us to customize services to meet the needs and goals of both the job-seeker and the employer. For those with a job but are seeking additional support, a coach performs site visits and regularly checks in with the employer and the participant to provide appropriate feedback. For those seeking a job, a skills assessment enables our team to match the right job for the individual.

The supported employment specialist can provide the following support:

• Employment assessments to match job-seeker with ideal employer;
• Job search, development and placement;
• Interview techniques;
• On-the-job training;
• Follow-up job coaching and support;
• Ongoing communication with employers and coworkers;
• Assistance with arranging transportation.

Supported Living

Supported living helps you to live independently with services including budgeting, shopping, managing household repairs, and more.

Supported Volunteers

Supported volunteers connect you with your community through volunteer experiences in order to gain the necessary employment-related skills.

Personal and Companion Supports

Personal and Companion Supports provide both medical and non-medical services such as personal hygiene, house cleaning, and transportation to appointments. Companion services offer non-medical, community-based, care, such as recreational activities and community exploration.

The supported employment specialist can provide the following support:

• Employment assessments to match job-seeker with ideal employer;
• Job search, development and placement;
• Interview techniques;
• On-the-job training;
• Follow-up job coaching and support;
• Ongoing communication with employers and coworkers;
• Assistance with arranging transportation.

Why choose Loveland’s Supported Employment Program?

Collaboration is the key strategy. Participants who are ready for employment are matched with a job coach to guide him/her along the vocational process from pre-employment and the hiring process through on-the-job support.

What are the benefits to employers?

When hiring a Loveland Center participant, you hire more than an employee—you hire an entire team behind him/her dedicated to supporting the career goals of those whom we serve. As an employer, you can:

• Earn tax credits and other incentives offered exclusively to employers who hire individuals with I/DD;
• Reduce new employee training expense and time with on-the-job support and follow-up services offered by Loveland Supported Employment specialists;
• Foster engagement and success in the workplace since participants are dedicated and loyal employees;
• Inspire staff by the camaraderie and a positive effect that participants bring to the team;
• Receive information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).