Employment Services

We Put People To Work In Quality Jobs.

Competitive Employment Is Our Goal!

What is Supported Employment?

The primary focus of the Supported Employment program is to assist individuals with making the transition from unemployment to long-term successful employment.  The program is a unique employment service that provides one-on-one, ongoing support in the competitive workforce to individuals with a disability.  

- Work Readiness Training Program for the Deaf/Deaf-Blind or other disabilities

- Career/Vocational Assessment

- Job Search & Placement

- On-Site Job Coach Support

- Extended Follow-Along Service

Who pays for Supported Employment Services?

- These services are funded through State and Federal funding. 

- There is “no cost” to employers or clients for these services.

How do I know if I am eligible for Supported Employment Services?

 - If you have a disability please contact your local state vocational rehabilitation office.

How do Supported Employment Services benefit an employer?

- Provides pre-screened, qualified, and reliable employees at no cost.

- Employee training with continuous support by trained professionals at no cost. 

- A diverse workforce.

If you have a disability and are interested in obtaining employment services, please call our New Orleans office at (504) 899-4501 Ext. 239 or 240 or our Baton Rouge office at (225) 275-1200 or e-mail us, New Orleans:  fholland@lhb.org or kgosmire@lhb.org or  Baton Rouge fholland@lhb.org

Our goal is to promote independence and create employment opportunities for people who are blind and have other disabilities.  We do this by assisting consumers to become successfully employed in a competitive and integrated work environment.

WHERE DISABILITY DOES NOT LIMIT ABILITY