“Different,
Not Less”
Job Developer
ccompton@proindependence.org
Project Independence has been working with people with disabilities since 1977, and we have placed over a thousand people with disabilities in jobs throughout Orange County. We have been successful by partnering with employers to match great applicants with great jobs.
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Pre-screened and pre-qualified applicants who are capable of doing the job |
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Dedicated employees who come to work on time, when you need them |
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Hard workers who stay at their jobs. The average tenure for people we support is over 5 years! |
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Support from dedicated, professional job coaches who are there to help your business run smoothly |
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People with a wide variety of abilities, including customer service skills |
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Positive, upbeat employees who are eager to learn |
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Your business may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $9,000 for each person with a disability you hire. |
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Your business will have a more positive public image. |
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You will lower your turnover rate, saving time and money recruiting, hiring, and training. |
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You will improve your customer loyalty. People with disabilities are already friends, neighbors—and customers—of your business. |
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You get professional support for people you hire from trained, experienced job coaches. |
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A great resource to fill future job openings. Our job developer is always here to assist you with your hiring needs. |
| What is a Job Coach? Our job coaches set the highest standard of professionalism, supporting both your employee and your business. Our job coaches have the same goal as you—making sure the job gets done right. All of our job coaches: |
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Are background checked and fingerprinted |
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Receive intensive training to meet the needs of people with disabilities and your business |
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Bring innovative job coaching techniques to serving people with disabilities |
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Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in their attire, attitude, and interactions with you and your staff |
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Provide additional training and support as your business needs change |
| Hyundai Motor Corporation | Patty’s Preschool |
| Sport Chalet | Mother’s Markets |
| Newport Beach Endoscopy | Wal-Mart |
| Albertson’s | Fairview Developmental Center |
| CVS Pharmacy | Avanti Cafe |
| Target | Lowe’s |
| UPS | Home Depot |
| Boomers | Trader Joe’s |
| Teacher Created Resources | Home Acceptance Corporation |
| City of Irvine | Petco |
| Ralph’s | Uptown Paw Resort & Spa |
| Edwards Cinema | Kohl’s |
| Fletcher Jones Motorcars | Sparklett’s Water |
| Chuck E. Cheese | Red Lobster |
| Disneyland | Chapman University |
| Old Navy | TJ Maxx |
| Polly’s Pies | Sprouts |
| El Pollo Loco | Buca di Beppo |
| Rite-Aid Pharmacy Costco |
Enriching the Lives of
People with Disabilities since 1977