Jackson County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.
Personnel Services
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"Promoting Abilities - NOT Disabilities!"

 
 
Mission:
"To Assist individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment opportunities that will maximize their ability to become independent, productive and self-supporting members of their community".
 

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How Does It Work?

PSNWF serves individuals living in Jackson, Calhoun, Washington and Holmes Counties. An individual with ANY KIND OF DISABILITY is eligible for Supported Employment services.

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An Employment Specialist will:

  • Assist in locating employment matching their abilities and goals.
  • Provide instruction on interviewing, completing applications, developing and using job finding networks and resources.
  • Provide instruction in punctuality, grooming, attendance skills, and other job readiness instruction.
  • Provide instruction with benefits including payroll deductions, insurance, and retirement.
  • Provide job-site consultation to identify or modify barriers to employment.

 

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How does the individual benefit??

  • A job helps promote self-esteem and the feeling of independence.
  • The individual earns money
  • The individual becomes a more active member of their community.
  • The Employment Specialist will maintain contact with the individual and employer throughout the employment process to promote job success.

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Additional Benefits:
  • No fee to the individual or employer.
  • The employer can benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

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If you are ready to hire a qualified individual for your next job opening or if you need more information, please contact:
 
Patricia Guy, Program Manager
or
Employment Specialists:
Dot Brooks
Elaine Lovett
Janet Watson

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Personnel Services of Northwest Florida
2973 Pennsylvania Avenue
Marianna, FL 32448
 
Phone: 850-526-4333
Fax: 850-526-2311

Funded in part by DCF/APD and VR