Employment Horizons' staff at Career Development Services (CDS) assists individuals to match
their skills and interests with jobs in the local community. Through diversified service and
employment options, our program offers customized support to those in need of special assistance
in seeking employment. CDS is located at 14 Ridgedale Avenue, adjacent to the agency's main
offices.
In order to better serve our growing number of individuals from Essex County in need of placement
services, our agency recently opened a part-time office at Caldwell College, 9 Ryerson Avenue,
West Caldwell.
Service options include:
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Vocational Evaluation
A short-term service that assists
individuals in identifying work preferences, capacities and support needs as
well as prospective careers. A wide range of assessment tools is used.
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Pre-Employment Services
To facilitate the transition to employment, individuals may choose to receive
career counseling and guidance, instruction in job-seeking skills, and utilize
job sampling to explore different careers.
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Job Placement
During the job search, an experienced Job Developer works with individuals to
identify positions that match skills and preferences. Assistance in contacting
employers and scheduling interviews is available as needed.
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Job Coaching
Once hired, an individual may receive employment training specific to the job.
Job coaching includes teaching the actual job as well as facilitating effective
ways of integrating into the work environment. The amount of time needed for
this service varies with each individual.
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Follow Along
Once an employee is successfully trained on the job, coaching is phased out.
Follow-along services are provided on an ongoing, as-needed basis to ensure both
employee and employer satisfaction.
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Temporary Employment
Employment Horizons' temporary help services provide short-term and long-term
temporary employment opportunities as well as special project assistance.
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Program participants have successfully been placed in positions in the following areas:
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