JCS Rehabilitation & Employment Services:
For Your Vocational Well-Being
JCS’ network of services support, educate and train individuals to help them reach their maximum vocational potential. JCS rehabilitation and employment programs offer assistance to overcome obstacles that inhibit clients’ ability to find or maintain a job. These barriers include lack of education, physical and developmental disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness, criminal history, transportation difficulties and limited English skills.
Services are available based on eligibility and an appropriate referral, with some offered as a fee-for-service. For referrals and admission to any of JCS’ vocational programs, please call JCS Access, the information and referral service, at 305.576.6550.
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Care management services for at-risk youth ages 16-25, which includes short-term academic training in order to pursue a General Education Diploma (GED) or a High School Diploma, as well as college preparatory courses.
JCS employment counselors assist recent college graduates and adults by offering guidance in effective networking, résumé preparation and interview techniques, as well as helping with their job search.
For hearing impaired individuals, this program offers an array of services to help them find and keep a job. Skilled sign language counselors conduct work assessments, on-the-job training and job placements. The program also includes education and onsite support for employers who hire the deaf and hard of hearing.
Provides day labor training, employment services, short-term vocational training and short-term assistance to homeless residents of Miami-Dade County who are living at emergency and transitional housing facilities.
JCS arranges for interest-free educational loans through JELF for eligible low-income individuals.
A unique free job search service that assists those looking for jobs and employers who have jobs to offer. Job seekers have access to a website with active listings, on-line résumé posting, and expert guidance by career counselors. Employers receive an experienced advisor devoted to their staffing needs, web-based job posting and pre-screened candidates. Click here to see the ParnossahWorks flyer
Individuals with developmental disabilities receive on-the-job assistance, such as counseling, travel training and job coaching, in order to obtain and maintain employment at local businesses.