Personalized Employment Support for Adults with Disabilities
Opportunity Services offers a wide variety of Employment Services for adults with disabilities, providing personalized support for individuals who want a job of their own as well as those interested in joining one of our community-based work crews. Whether you already have a job and are looking for extra support or don’t know where to start, we help people at every stage of their employment journey with the tools, training, and guidance needed for success.
What service is right for me?
INDEPENDENT
“I’m interested in employment, but don’t know where to start.”
Pre-Employment
Pre-employment services focus on providing career exploration, training, and other learning opportunities to help you identify your vocational interests and goals, develop work skills, and prepare to enter the workforce. We also offer a specialized pre-employment service to high school students in a number of our service areas.
INDEPENDENT
“I don’t have a job, but am ready to start applying.”
Job Placement
Job Placement services aid with the job seeking process. We provide guidance through the process of writing a resume, filling out job applications, and preparing for interviews. We also utilize our network of local business partners to help connect you with careers that fit your goals and interests as well as employers that have a history of creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
INDEPENDENT
“I already have a job and am looking for extra support.”
Long-Term
Long-Term Supports are geared to support you if you are independently employed, and encounter barriers to success, stability, and advancement at your job. We will follow up with you at least twice a month to check in about how work is going and to offer job coaching as needed. We also work to educate employers to help them learn how to provide a more supportive work environment.
WORK CREW
“I’m interested in joining a supervised work crew.”
Daily Supports
As a member of a crew, you will work alongside other Opportunity Services consumers at local businesses, and receive daily supports from a job coach throughout your entire work shift. Job coaches will teach you the essential tasks of your job and help you gain greater efficiency, independence, and mastery at your job. Job coaches also help facilitate interactions between crews, businesses, and members of the community.
Disability Employment Regions in Minnesota
Twin Cities Metro, MN
Southeast Minnesota
St. Cloud Area, MN
Red Wing Area, MN
The Opportunity Services team goes above and beyond for people they serve, making sure they find the best employment fit!
Take Pride in a Job Well Done
Opportunity Services is where adults with disabilities learn to take pride in a job well done, and where neighborhood businesses and Fortune 500 companies find their most dedicated employees. We celebrate each individual’s unique abilities and interests, matching him or her with meaningful jobs and activities in the community independently or as part of a supervised work team.
