Career Development Center

Erica Anderson, QMRP – Internal Program Director / Evaluation /SEP

CDC’s Supported Employment Program (SEP)
The Supported Employment Program is designed to provide placement and job coaching services to individuals that are either physically or mentally challenged. Prior to job placement, a thorough job analysis and review of the person's capabilities is done to help insure suitability for the employment opportunity. Job coaching services are provided for the purpose of helping the person served maintain integrated employment through the appropriate application of task instruction, job related skills training, advocacy, plus continuing assessment and monitoring of progress.

Competitive employment, supported employment and other vocational opportunities are emphasized through CDC's programs. Qualified job coaches help train and support the employees until they perform the job independently. Periodic follow-up continues as long as needed.

Employment in the community is another means toward independence with a tremendous growth in self-esteem. Some of the jobs are full time with benefits others are part time. Persons once considered unemployable are now earning their own way.

The extent and duration of these services will vary depending upon the needs of the program participant and availability of funding. We would like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss our program in more detail. Please feel free to contact us at (618) 842-2691 ext. 316.