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Special Education
Supported Employment

MISSION
Austin Works develops opportunities for students with disabilities to be successfully employed.

VISION
Austin Works will demonstrate leadership in establishing Supported Employment best practices and delivering quality services.

DOWNLOAD REFERRAL PACKET

Referral for Supported Employment Services can be initiated by anyone by obtaining a Referral for Services Form, Completing Section I & Returning It To The Folder Teacher. Download the Referral Packet (PDF format).

OUR SERVICE PROVIDES:

  • Recruitment of qualified applicants for employers.
  • Assistance with training, managing, and accommodating new employees.
  • Job analysis services to determine the essential functions of the job and accommodations, which promote efficiency.
  • On-going support services from a qualified employment team as long as need on-site.
  • Diversity awareness training.

BENEFITS TO BUSINESSES:

  • Introduction to highly motivated applicants
  • Reduced recruitment time and expense
  • Assistance accommodating employee needs to increase productivity
  • Reduced turnover rates
  • Available support to enhance employer satisfaction
  • Competent workers that meet the needs of employers

CALL AISD SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AT (512) 414-6375 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BECOMING A SUPPORTED EMPLOYER!
Office:
Janna Lilly, Director
Special Education
1111 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas, 78703-5300
Phone: 512.414.1731