At Pierce, Jones & Associates LLC we're all about possibilities.
Whatever you can dream, you can make come true.
It's all in knowing how to make the right connections to the right people.
It's all in learning how to take one step at a time toward a successful future.
James wanted to volunteer where he could make a difference in people's lives, and utilize his skill sets.
Pierce, Jones & Associates supports James in volunteering to repair and refurbish used bikes for kids who cannot afford them. James is using his passion for bike riding and building, to help kids get their first bike.
Kyle Ellis didn't just want a job coach; he needed to find a hair stylist who could be trained to be his job coach. That is where Pierce, Jones & Associates came in. Teaming with family supports, DVR, and DDA his dream was built. Kyle is now the proud owner of Amazing Changes Hair Studio in Port Angeles.
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Ryan had a goal of obtaining his driver's license.
Pierce, Jones & Associates assembled a team to help him achieve this goal.
Ryan's coach supported him throughout his driver's training and created extra study guides, that prepared him to pass his driving exam.
He now drives to work everyday.
MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
Dream - Believe - Achieve
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SERVICES
Individualized Services
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Community Based Assessments
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Job Development / Placement
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Job Training & Retention
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Independent Life Skills
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Evaluation & Training
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Education about Social Security
Community Based Work Assessment
A program which provides vocational assessment within competitive job sites consistent with the individual's interests and capabilities. The individual will perform various job tasks during the assessment period, in which work habits, skills, and aptitudes will be evaluated. A job coach accompanies the individual, providing assistance as necessary. Results of the assessment enable the individual to pursue vocational objectives.
Job Development / Placement
Pierce Jones & Associates helps individuals with disabilities, and those with barriers to employment in obtaining and maintaining integrated, competitive employment within the community. Services may include job development and job search assistance, including completion of applications, resume writing, and interviewing techniques.
Job Training & Retention
Once employment is obtained a job coach provides onsite job training in addition to supplementing any formal training by the employer. This could include anything from task analysis to time management. All supports are individualized. Job coaches are available to all employees from the start of employment until minimal additional supports are needed. Job coaches can also provide travel training, advocacy, and evaluations for any necessary adaptations to the work place environment.
High School Transition Services
Applying for Services
One of the first steps during the transition process is obtaining supports. Individuals may receive supports through the following programs:
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Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as DVR.
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DVR Transition Services help students with disabilities obtain integrated employment. Some of the services provided include: vocational counseling, pre-employment transition services, benefits planning related to employment, assistive technology, training, job placement, and other services leading to competitive employment.
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You can reach the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation at: (360) 457-2146
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Contact Clallam County Developmental Disabilities to receive information on their School-to-Work Project.
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You can reach Clallam County Developmental Disabilies at: (360) 417-2428
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