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Community Employment

For over 30 years, Via has helped jobseekers with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

Employment is a key factor in the social integration and economic self-sufficiency of working-age people with disabilities. The benefits of employment for people with disabilities are significant and are the same as for people without disabilities. These include increasing independence, feeling proud, having self-confidence, getting a paycheck, meeting new people, building new skills, and contributing as a taxpayer.

How Does Via Help People Find Jobs?

Via works to provide employment opportunities based on each person’s aspirations, interests, needs, and skills. We work with Lehigh Valley businesses to find a good match and establish follow-along and ongoing support that meet the needs of both the employee and the business.

Via helps people determine what types of jobs they would like to explore and then partners with local employers to provide job assessments. This allows people to experience different types of work to better determine their likes, dislikes, and skills.

Our staff work one-on-one with adults throughout the process, from job development to job coaching and follow-along support. We help adults increase their natural network of support, like family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers, to help ensure job stability.

How Do People Get Connected with Via to Help Them Find a Job?

Referrals for Community Employment Services come from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Programs, Ticket to Work, Bureau of Autism Services, Office of Long Term Learning, individuals seeking employment, families, and other sources. Admission for Via Community Employment Services is based on an adult’s desire to work, not on perceived ability. Our admission staff assists individuals and families in accessing the necessary funds to begin this process.

Ticket To Work Program

Via of the Lehigh Valley is a Ticket to Work Employment Services Provider. Click here for more information.

For more information, contact:

Alivia Sinko, Director of Community Employment
A.Sinko@ViaNet.Org | 610-628-2326 x502