Vocational Services for Adults
Work and career are a large part of any individual’s life. As such,
we place a large emphasis on supporting individuals in their career paths.
Our Vocational Coordinators, in conjunction with our direct support staff,
work with employers in the area to cultivate work environments accepting of diversity.
Individuals seeking vocational assistance can expect support in career planning,
including skills assessment, creating a resume, developing interview skills
and job shadowing/job tryouts.
Vocational Coordinators advocate for individuals, assisting them in finding employment
which emphasizes their strengths, can be managed with as little support as possible,
and will be a positive work environment for that individual. NHS believes that the best
“job coaches” are an individual’s co-workers and we work with employers to
develop these natural supports. We also assist employers to “carve” out pieces of
positions which provides greater flexibility and opportunity
for both the employer and the individuals we serve.
We believe that every individual who wants to work deserves employment
that is worthwhile and gainful. To that end we creatively seek employers
and opportunities which recognize an individual’s capabilities and who,
with respect and dialogue, will mentor and nurture an individual.
We work closely with area schools to transition students from school to work.
Beginning in the schools, students avail themselves of the full range of services offered:
learning portable job skills, learning to develop a resume, practicing interview skills,
and exploring jobs through job “try-outs”.
In many cases the “right job” may need to be created to fully recognize an individuals potential.
NHS encourages individuals to tap their entrepreneurial spirit and launch new businesses.
We have many individuals who successfully own and operate small businesses throughout
the North Country. NHS assists in the process, working to develop supports
to position the individual to succeed.
NHS Vocational Coordinators also work very closely with individuals
referred to them by NH Vocational Rehabilitation.
