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Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services - Employment Services

111 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Eligibility

Employment services for those with intellectual disabilities.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Application process

Call Developmental Services Program Specialist for information.

Fees

Government funding

Service area

Luzerne, PA
Wyoming, PA

Description

Direct and indirect services that are provided in a variety of settings for the purpose of supporting individuals with obtaining and sustaining competitive integrated employment. Supported employment includes activities such as training and supports that an individual requires, which may include career assessment, job finding/development, and/or job coaching supports. Advanced Supported Employment an enhanced version of supported employment services which include discovery, job development, and intensive job coaching and supports. Small Group Employment services that are designed to support an individual in transitioning to competitive integrated employment, which include a mobile work force, a work station in industry, affirmative industry, and enclaves.

Providing organization

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services

Assisted by the Mental Health and Developmental Services Advisory Board, the bi-county Mental Health and Developmental Services' office provides a full range of mental health and intellectual disability services responsive to individual and community needs.