Lauren Orichio, Program Manager
Employment Services "Everyone of us has a right to pursue the life we choose to live"We're grateful every month to be able to meet at Provail-Brainworks every month, but what happens when we're not here? Provail has an extensive collection of services to help those with disabilities, with a special focus on folks who live with cognitive disabilities. The support communications, housing, and job placement in partnership with different Washington state agencies. Eligibility for employment services starts with the Department of Vocational Rehab (DVR). Once DVR decides someone is eligible for services, they contract with an organization like Provail to actually provide those services. Then Provail partners with the client to provide the appropriate services with an employer, support job coaching, provide intensive training, and ultimately allow the client to work independently. Brainworks is one of Provail's programs, and it's the specific building we meet in. Seattle BrainWorks is an innovative program that seeks to support the growth and recovery of individuals living with traumatic brain injuries in our community, with the ultimate goal of helping them obtain and retain employment. They have an extensive calendar of services and events available to those with brain injuries. You can find the calendar here. At the front of the room there is a table with plenty of of flyers for Provail and other organizations supporting folks with disabilities. You can Learn more about Provail here: https://provail.org/ Provail is also always hiring more job coaches as the program grows. If you would like to be a job coach, or if you know someone who might be interested, reach out to Lauren. Candidates ought to have a bachelor's degree or sufficient work experience with individuals with disabilities and community development. Would you like to contact Lauren? Email her at [email protected]
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