Four ways to move toward the right job.

Tailored Day Services are built around a person's own goals. The schedule may include community activities, skill building, volunteer work, or preparation for paid employment. The purpose is to increase independence and get ready for the next step, at a pace that makes sense.

This option can be a good fit for someone who is not yet ready for a paid position, or who wants to build specific skills before beginning a job search.

In Group Services, a small crew works at an employer site with a PWI job coach present. The crew handles contracted tasks while each person builds work habits and learns the expectations of a real workplace.

Employers gain a trained team and a consistent point of contact. Participants gain the structure of a shift, the company of coworkers, and coaching that can fade as independence grows.

Individual Placement places one person in a job with an employer, with support from a PWI employment specialist. The specialist helps with the application, the interview, training, and the first weeks on the job.

Support continues after the hire and adjusts to the person's needs. The goal is a stable job and a real relationship with the employer and coworkers.

With Direct Placement, the employer hires the person directly. The role is typically 15 or more hours each week and offers a competitive wage and benefits. PWI provides training and support at the start, then steps back as the employee takes on more independence.

This option suits people who are ready for a standard hiring relationship and want to grow within a company.