The Job Placement program has been instrumental in assisting customers with any type of hearing loss with their job seek skills, how to interview for a job, find employment and retain their job.
DHHS receives referrals from Michigan Rehabilitation Services in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and surrounding counties, for job placement services and any employment-related issues.
We have assisted more than 75 deaf and hard of hearing customers since 2007, with a 48% placement and success rate.
Benefits of Job Placement Program
A job placement specialist who specializes with hearing loss issues may assist you with:
- Individual assessment of skills and capabilities
- Weekly/Biweekly job search activity
- Employer contacts
- Job development workshops
- How to have successful interviews
- Placement on the job
- 90-day follow-up with the client and employer to ensure retention
- Consultation on assistive equipment or technology needed for the job
- Empowerment of Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
For more information, contact our Job Placement Specialist at (616) 828-0146 (v/vp) or spott@deafhhs.org. They will explain the proper referral procedure through a Michigan Rehabilitation Services counselor to us and getting you started in searching for a job.