OVR Supported Employment Services

For Fayette County Residents

TEC is a provider of Supported Employment Services for OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation). TEC provides job development and job support to individuals referred by OVR for Supported Employment. Our goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain competitive integrated employment.

OVR Counselors send a referral for Supported Employment Services to TEC. Once the referral is received, TEC will reach out to the client to schedule an intake appointment. Once the intake is completed, OVR will decide what the next steps are for the client.

Program Services

• Supported employment support plan
• Job development
• Job mentoring

Program Benefits

• A livelihood
• A sense of confidence, purpose, and achievement
• An opportunity for positive relationships and inclusion in a community
• A platform for structured routines
• A productive member of society

Core Principles

• Eligibility is based on individual choice
• Supported employment is integrated with treatment
• Competitive integrated employment is the goal
• Job search starts soon after an individual expresses interest in working
• Individual preferences are important
• Active participation is vital to program success
• Personalized benefits counseling is important

Eligibility

• Must be referred by OVR
• Must have an open authorization for services in place before services can be provided
• Must live in Fayette County

Program Brochure