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Transitional Employment Program

Transitional Employment Program is a highly structured program for members returning to work in a community-based business or industry.  It is specifically designed as a vocational rehabilitation step whereby members can gain or re-gain the skills and confidence necessary to have a job while he or she is employed in a "real world" position.

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Key Features of Transitional Employment

Transitional Employment positions are located at the employers place of business

Positions are generally part-time (Mon-Fri, 15-20 hours per week)

Placements are from six to nine months

After six to nine months Clubhouse staff place a new member into the position

Clubhouse staff remain with the member until the member and the employer feel comfortable and confident

Clubhouse staff provides on the job and off site support

Clubhouse staff cover 100% of member employee absences

Clubhouse members are treated like any other employee

Through a series of placements in Transitional Employment positions members develop confidence and  job references

Transitional Employment removes the barriers to the guaranteed right of members to work

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Benefits to the Employer 

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No hiring process is needed

New employee training is done by the Clubhouse at no cost to the employer

Guarantee full attendance (staff covers absences)

Quick response and resolution to any problems with the employee

up to and including termination from the job

The job is done to the employers satisfaction

There is no vacancy in the position between employees

Giving people with mental illness an opportunity is a valuable community service

and can provide positive recognition for the employer

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed by Congress in 1990, is an important federal law which prohibits discrimination against any person with a disability. For more information on the ADA, write to: the Civil Rights Diversion, US Department of Justice, P.O. Box 66118, Washington, D.C.