SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SEMP)

ETP includes a series of discovery activities to assess each person’s skills and interests to develop successful job matches. Individuals may participate in a paid internship at a community business that is developed by staff based on that job match criteria. Individuals are supported at their internship by a trained Nicholas Center Job Coach. Following the internship, interns are expected to be placed in permanent job placement. 

This program entails individualized job coaching support provided by a trained Nicholas Center Job Coach. The Job Coach supports the individual at work with improving their independence, building confidence and fostering a meaningful work experience. The job coach may also provide skills training to assist the individual in learning tasks, following procedures and establishing natural supports at work. 

This begins with discovery activities to assess each person's skills and interests. Our comprehensive discovery provides the insight needed to create a series of community work internships. The Community Work Internships allow the opportunity to 'try out' different career paths to help the individual gain additional work experience in particular fields and determine potential job matches.  Interns will also participate in a curriculum based work readiness course to develop other skills essential for employment. This includes topics such as resume building, professional communication, problem solving and more.