Community & Employment Services (CES):
Community & Employment Services (CES) provides a multitude of services designed to support people in finding and keeping meaningful employment in their communities. Services are provided to people with a range of disabilities, as well as to people who are moving from reliance on public assistance to employment. Supports may include resource development, assessment of vocational skills and goal development, job development, work experiences, job coaching, employment retention support, volunteer placement and assistance to overcome barriers that prevent successful employment.
We pride ourselves on our ability to meet our customer's needs in an ever-changing social service environment. Services provided are person-centered, outcome based and a team approach is used in solving problems. We have built a reputation for serving people with the most challenging needs whether it is their disability or their socio-economic status that presents the difficulty for those individuals in obtaining and keeping employment. Our philosophy and belief is that no one is unemployable. It is our job to support people in finding their niche in society and the workplace.
Community & Employment Services provides the vital link between people with disabilities, families receiving Temporary Assistance, community resources and employers.
View: 2007 CES Annual Report (PDF) 
View: 2006 CES Annual Report (PDF)
The following services are provided by Community & Employment Services:
Career Path:
Services provide support to people with developmental disabilities to become competitively employed and active contributing members of their communities. Supports are provided based on the needs of the individual and are determined by where a person is on their career path. People with significant disabilities and extensive support needs are able to make progress toward employment through a variety of community experiences. These can include volunteer jobs, holding positions on committees, being part of a neighborhood organization or other activities that promote inclusion and integration in the community. All activities and supports are designed to give the participant more opportunities for employment. Other typical supports include Individualized Planning, Transportation training and Social Security (SSA) benefits and Work Incentive counseling. Once employed, we provide ongoing career development support.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR):
Services are provided to people with any disabling condition who need support to acquire paid employment. Services provided include: psychological testing and diagnosis, assistive-technology such as modified computer applications or communication devices, vocational assessments, employment placement and training. DVR services are intended to be short term and intensive. Once an employment outcome is reached, services will typically end after a maximum of 90 days of stable employment.
Independent Living (IL):
Services are provided to people with any disabling condition who need support with basic life needs that are posing a barrier to employment. SA provides in-depth evaluations and direct service as requested. Evaluations cover a wide array of subjects such as disability and medical status, home environment, daily life skills (cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation), education and employment. They are meant to accurately assess a client's current situation and help determine next steps and appropriate services. Direct services are provided to address specific issues such as how to create and use a budget, assistance enrolling in college, coordinating other services such as chore services.
Department of Services for the Blind (DSB):
Services are provided to people with visual disabilities who need support to acquire paid employment. Services provided include: assistive-technology such as modified computer applications or communication devices, vocational assessments, employment placement and training.
Service to School Districts:
Services are provided to school districts when a student with disabilities has a recognized vocational need in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) not met by traditional school and special education programs. Services are delivered on an individual basis according to specific goals and outcomes. Services are usually delivered to students when they reach the stage where they are preparing for work.
Private Pay:
Private Pay services can be delivered to any individual or family and are negotiated on an individual basis.
Community Access:
This service provides people with developmental disabilities support in becoming valued, contributing members of their communities. People are connected to their communities and encouraged to participate to the fullest extent in activities that interest them. Often, this is how people explore their vocational interests and learn new skills that will help them be successful in an employment setting.
Community Jobs Initiative (CJ):
Community Jobs is an intensive job training program designed to serve families receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) with multiple and / or challenging barriers to employment such as lack of motivation, mental illness, domestic violence, and criminal convictions. Participants attend a Work Readiness Class that addresses basic workplace expectations, behaviors and skills, stress management, conflict resolution, interviewing techniques and other "soft skills". Participants have the opportunity to gain paid work experiences often leading to employment. SA coordinates with numerous other agencies to provide wrap around support to participants. The ultimate goal for all participants is unsubsidized employment and independence from TANF.
Intensive In Home Services (IIHS):
Services are provided to families on TANF over a 3 month period to address specific areas that are preventing the family in participating fully in their WorkFirst program. An in-home assessment is completed and intensive services are delivered based on a service delivery plan.
Harbor Haven Crisis and Respite Childcare:
The childcare provides temporary care for children to allow their parents to attend to job interviews, emergency medical appointments, or just take a quick break in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.
Nursing Home Transition Program:
This program supports individuals with developmental disabilities, who are currently living in skilled nursing care facilities, to move out into their communities.
Community & Employment Services Administration
Janet Strolle, Director
12811 8th Ave W #A-104, Everett, WA 98204
Office Phone: 425-710-0107
Office Fax: 425-710-9797
