Becoming Part of Our Employment Network
Certified Placement Services (CPS) would like you, our local and community businesses, to join us in a partnership for the growth and well being of all people in our community. At CPS, our focus is serving our community by assisting those with disabilities in successfully finding lifelong careers in a vocation of their choice. We ask you to be a part of our clients’ journey by providing opportunities and/or environments where our clients can learn the skills to work successfully and thrive in a career. As a business partner not only do you get the opportunity to give back to the community but you can do so with absolutely no risk to your business investment.
Community Based Work Assessment (CBWA)
The Community Based Work Assessment (CBWA) allows CPS employment specialist to assess an individual on the job to determine their ability to maintain employment. Your business role is simply to provide an opportunity for our clients and give feedback on their performance to better assess their potential. Salaries for the CBWA are paid for by Kansas State Vocational Rehabilitation (RS) as is any Workman’s Compensation. This program last for up to two weeks or 80 hrs in length.
Community Based Job Tryout (CBJT)
The Community Based Job Tryout (CBJT) similarly provides an opportunity to engage in and participate in your business as a partner by involving the prospective employee in the work activities of your workforce. These opportunities do not displace any of the current work-force, relieve current employees of duties or responsibilities, nor entitle our clients to any employment after conclusion of the program though we hope our clients exhibit qualities that you desire! Salaries for the CBJT are also paid for by Kansas State Vocational Rehabilitation (RS) as is any Workman’s Compensation. This program last for up to two weeks or 80 hrs in length.
Job Coaching
Filling a new position has its risks especially when it is a new career path for the prospective employee or involves new experience that has not been encountered in their work history. At Certified Placement Services our goal is to help find lasting careers by helping our clients maintain their new position once they have passed the application and interview process and been offered the job. Job Coaching is provided upon request or as needed to assist with briefing, direction, interaction, negotiation, and debriefing, This service is offered with a range of interaction that varies from multiple coaching periods per week to monthly meetings depending on the needs of our clients. Coaching can be conducted on (on the job coaching) or offsite. Coaches maintian communication with employers in order to ensure both clients and our community partners have the best opportunity to succeed.
Accommodations
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Employer Resources
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal Tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
WOTC joins other workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity and facilitate access to good jobs for American workers.