Our residential programs help move individuals and families toward greater levels of independence.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
Supported Employment Program

Supported Employment Program
1790 W. 11th Ave., Ste. 290, Eugene, OR 97402
541.686.1262 FAX 541.686.0359
email step@sheltercare.org
Contact: Cheryl Jeanneret/ Bea Morrison /Maureen MacDonell

Through ShelterCare's Supported Employment Program, ShelterCare residents with a mental health diagnosis who wish to work are helped to find and retain competitive employment after a thorough planning and benefit screening process. Those already working, or with extensive work history, receive career development counseling to improve their skills and further develop work goals.

Since the program began in 2001 with a grant from the U of O, ShelterCare has built partnerships with several area businesses. Employers who hire participants may also benefit from training and on-site consultation and advice from trained staff. Employers may be eligible to receive a "Work Opportunity Tax Credit" from a special program through the Oregon Employment Department. For more information on the benefits of hiring your next employee through ShelterCare's Supported Employment Program, contact Cheryl Jeanneret, Bea Morrison or Maureen MacDonell at 686-1262 or step@sheltercare.org .

Employment Wanted

Most residents involved in Supported Employment Program (SEP) are seeking employment for 1 to 10 hours a week. Although each individual has unique skills, talents and career aspirations, the following is a sampling of ongoing jobs requested by residents:

• Custodial work
• Animal Care Assistant.
• Clerical support (filing, sorting, etc.)
• Plant care/nursery work
• Restaurant support work (dishwashing, cleaning, bussing tables)

Our Employment Specialists work to target the specific needs of each individual and work closely with employers to create successful matches. Support does not stop once a placement is made, either for the employee or the employer, and the Supported Employment staff continues to serve as a liaison, striving for a successful partnership and job retention.