EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Our employment staff is fully trained in job coaching and development and services are delivered based on The Association of People Supporting People First, (APSE) best practices through ACRE (The Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) training and certification.

Relying on our strong connections to a wide range of local community businesses and organizations, we make it a priority to personalize our employment services for every individual seeking a job. Yearly, LSI exceeds state expectations and standards to meet goals for individuals employed.

LSI’s Employment Program is continually ranked highly during our annual survey of employers! Yearly, LSI exceeds state standards for individuals employed, meeting expectations for top rankings.

Among many others, our employment supports can include:

• Resume development
• Job searches
• Individualized job placement and training
• Ongoing individualized job coaching
• Ongoing monitoring and assistance for those working independently
• Assistance navigating and understanding social security benefits in conjunction with paid employment.
• Assistance in wage and benefit reporting

Individuals receiving employment services through Lincoln Street, Inc. earn competitive wages, pay taxes, and are contributing members of the community.

If you are a business owner or manager interested in hiring an LSI-assisted individual with disabilities, please see our LSI Careers page, or simply contact us to discuss options.

Project SEARCH

In addition to our in-house employment program, LSI partners with Hartford School District, Dartmouth Hitchcock, HireAbility, and Vocational Rehabilitation in NH to support the Project SEARCH program based at Dartmouth Hitchcock. Project SEARCH is a worldwide program supporting adults and youth in transition to gain employment skills while being fully immersed in the professional setting of the hospital. At the conclusion of the 10-month program, individuals leave the program with competitive employment of their choice, in their communities with supported employment supports in place. 

Youth Transition Program

At Lincoln Street, our Youth Transition Services are dedicated to empowering students with developmental disabilities as they prepare for successful careers. Backed by our Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification and a
comprehensive, personalized approach, we have a proven record of helping students achieve the skills needed for future employment. We understand the challenges students face after graduation, particularly the loss of daily structure and support
systems. That is why we place strong emphasis on learning the skills necessary for employment so our students can have a smooth, confident transition into the workforce.

Youth Transition Services at Lincoln Street are designed to offer students opportunities and training for employment. Students involved in this program will graduate high school with workplace skills and ethics desired by employers and a better understanding of careers they are interested in.

Our program offers support and services to high school students looking to gain the skills necessary to be successful in the workforce. We work with students from the age of fifteen until their graduation from high school.

With strong connections to a variety of employers, we collaborate with these community partners to provide students with insight and experience with real world work experiences. We do this via business tours, job shadows, and informational interviews, where students develop a working understanding of careers and opportunities they can pursue. This often includes work they have never considered before. Then, we facilitate
opportunities for work experiences such as on the job training, internships, volunteering, and traditional employment. In addition to hands on experiences students will work on skills to help advocate for their needs and wants, workplace appropriateness, and career exploration.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES