Supported Employment
At Parc Center for Disabilities, we believe in the power of meaningful employment to transform lives. Our Supported Employment Services program empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve long-term success in the workforce. By providing individualized support, skill development, and ongoing encouragement, we help participants build self-confidence, foster personal growth, and attain financial independence.
Value to the
Employee
- Individualized plan development
- Placement in competitive employment
- Commensurate pay rate
- Skills acquisition
- Support from family, friends, and coworkers
- Transferrable job skills
- Increased natural supports
- Social integration and productivity
- Inclusion in the community
Benefits To Employer
- Lower turnover rates
- Decreased recruiting costs
- Creates a diverse, inclusive work culture
- Federal tax incentives
- Build a new market or customer base
- Possible reimbursement for the trainee’s salary
- Job-site assessment and assistance with special accommodations
- Support services
Prevocational Program
Our Pre-Vocational Program equips young adults with the foundational skills needed for future employment. Through internships, hands-on activities, community experiences, and personalized support, participants build confidence, responsibility, and workplace readiness.
Employee Assistance Includes
- Resume Building
- Job Seeking Skills
- Interview Coaching
- Weekly Check-in with Coach
- Financial Literacy Training
- Transportation Coordinating
Program Outcomes
- Personal Growth
- Self-Confidence & Advocacy
- Improved Financial Stability
- Independent Living
- Dedicated Employees
- Satisfied Employers
Participating Employers
Bausch + Lomb
Butcher
Chick Fil A
Coast Guard
ColDesi
Ditek
East Bay Animal Hospital
HCA Northside Hospital
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Lakeside Oaks
Marshalls
Metz
McDonalds
Mercury Medical
Modwash
Morton Plant Mease Hospital
Pinellas County School
Publix
Ross Dress for Less
USF
VA Hospital Canteen
Valpak
Walmart
Westminster Palms
Winn-Dixie
YMCA
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Your gift to this program will enable us to continue creating lasting opportunities for individuals to thrive in their communities. Together, we can make a difference—one job, one person, one future at a time.
