Supported Employment
The Satisfaction of Working
The Supported Employment Program (SEP) is committed to helping and supporting individuals who are managing mental illness or other barriers to employment and have a desire to work (or maintain work) in the community. Light Hope Inc. SEP provides individualized support in employment development, placement, follow-along support, and job coaching for as long as the individual desires the service. The SEP has a “zero exclusion” policy, meaning that the individual will not be excluded from services for legal issues, substance use issues or other barriers to employment.
Light Hope Inc. provides SEP services based on individual needs and choices. Support staff meet with the individual at times and places that accommodate his/her needs such as in the community, SEP office, work or home. The SEP is focused on empowering individuals to become actively involved in finding, obtaining and keeping a job.
Support is provided in disclosing one’s disability at the discretion of the individual. The SEP provides support through various means, such as individual meetings, benefits counseling and job coaching services. The SEP works in collaboration with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to secure employment needs such as transportation, work attire, and/or assistive technology.
Light Hope Inc. Supported Employment Program (SEP). For more information contact at 410-929-8351