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Supported Employment (Care Plus NJ)
(201) 478-4175 x5538
Paramus
Supported Employment helps those who live with mental illness locate, acquire and keep full or part-time jobs in their community. We provide a wide variety of individualized supports and career planning – an excellent match for individuals who have a strong desire and commitment to work.
Supported Employment mutually assists those with a persistent mental illness find and keep employment that best fits their needs. Supported Employment is not a job placement agency. Instead, Supported Employment encourages active participation throughout the career exploration and job search process. Jobs are developed with the individual’s needs, goals and employment preferences in mind.
Program Goals:
Assist the participant to actively develop effective employability skills, provide assistance in finding the right job and help to maintain employment in the most satisfying environment.
Specialized Services:
- Individual Employment Supports
- Career Guidance
- Job Skills
- Interview Preparation
- Resume Development
- Benefits Counseling
- Job Maintenance Support
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Last Updated: 09/16/24
Care Plus NJ
Provider of comprehensive, recovery-focused mental health and substance abuse services in Northern New Jersey with a range of services. Outpatient programs in Bergen County, both Medicaid and non-Medicaid, serve youth under age 21.
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