creative workforce solutions

Creative Workforce Solutions Team:

Creative Workforce Solutions Team “Working together to assist local businesses in meeting their staffing needs.”

Who Are We?:

Who Are We? We are a group of local employment consultants who work with a diverse population as they journey to self-sufficiency. We also provide many services to local businesses to assist them in hiring qualified individuals.

What we can offer employers:

What we can offer employers Each program offers unique opportunities for employers. But below are advantages offered by every participating program . Employer support Job matching services Pre-screening services Free consultation services to assess employer needs and ways we can help. Qualified candidates who WANT to work for YOU!

Other benefits :

Other benefits Depending on the program you choose to work with, other benefits may include: On the job training w/no cost to employer One-on-one job coaches Potential for tax credits Training for YOUR staff on working with people who may have limited abilities.

Why should you call us?:

Why should you call us? How do you currently search for qualified staff? Newspaper ads? Word of mouth? Signs in your window? Online employment ads? Temporary employment services? Agency referrals?

We are a FREE service!:

We are a FREE service! Think of the productivity hours you lose while sifting through resumes and applications, doing reference checks, interviewing, etc. How much time would you save if one free phone call could present you with qualified, pre-screened employees who were ready to work for YOU?

About our programs:

About our programs Just as our clients are from a diverse population, our services are very diverse and unique. Each program has a specific population with specific needs. Next we will cover each participating program and the population they serve.

Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (CRT):

Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (CRT) Community Rehabilitation Services (CRT) This is a program working with adults who have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness and are currently working on their own recovery. Our program provides clients with pre-employment training, ongoing support from a Vocational Specialist, training for your staff on specific mental illness issues, benefits counseling, employer support, and job matching services. Our clients are capable, hard-working, educated adults who recognize the value of employment in their recovery process.

Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (DS):

Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (DS) Developmental Services (DS) serves clients who have physical and/or limited cognitive abilities. This program provides skilled employment training specialists to work one-on-one with the client until they are able to perform comfortably and to the employers standards on their own which frees the employer to concentrate on other tasks. We also provide ongoing employer support as long as the employee remains a client of ours.

Vermont Association of Business, Industry, and Rehabilitation:

Vermont Association of Business, Industry, and Rehabilitation VABIR works with clients who have been diagnosed with a classified disability of any type. VABIR provides accessibility surveys, accommodation assessments, education on employing people with challenges, assistance for employers to retain employees who become disabled while employed, and assistance with job descriptions and interviewing techniques. We work with clients to assist them in utilizing their skills to circumvent or accommodate their individual challenges.

Lincoln Street, Inc.:

Lincoln Street, Inc. LSI works with clients who have severe physical and/or cognitive challenges. It is the mission of Lincoln Street, Incorporated to support people with developmental disabilities by assisting them to identify their needs, desires and necessary supports to assure they reach their full potential while participating as contributing members of their communities. We provide job matching and on the job support/training.

Reach Up:

Reach Up Reach Up serves adults with children who are working to overcome employment setbacks. Our program teaches vocational skills to empower clients in their goal of self-sufficiency and uncovering their skills and talents. We assist employers by prescreening clients, preparing clients for the workforce, offering employers various incentives on a financial level, and being a support/mediator/educator for the employer and their staff. Our goal is to assist clients in reaching their full potential, recognizing their abilities, and assisting employers in staffing their organization with skilled and reliable people who truly want to work.

Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation:

Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation VocRehab works with clients who have been displaced in the workforce due to disability but do not necessarily “fit” in a specific program. VocRehab also provides financial support to clients from the majority of the other supported employment programs throughout the area. VocRehab helps Vermont employers fill job vacancies by matching potential employees with individual business needs.  A detailed assessment process is performed to assure that we send you qualified applicants.   We offer on the job support to the employee and to your supervisory staff.   No two businesses are alike.  That's why VocRehab works with you to develop a customized plan for hiring people with disabilities.  Whether you need help creating a hiring plan, planning physical accommodations, or answering questions about ADA, VocRehab will help you reach your goals.

Springfield Justice Center:

Springfield Justice Center Springfield Justice Center works with clients who face challenges in finding employment due to past legal issues. Springfield Justice Center’s Re-Entry program provides support for people being released from the corrections system.  Support provided includes employment, housing, mentoring, substance abuse and recovery as well as any general assistance or guidance we can provide.  Program participants must be living in or returning to Springfield.

Vermont Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired:

Vermont Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired DBVI’s Mission is to support the efforts of Vermonters who are blind and visually impaired to achieve or sustain their economic independence , self reliance , and social integration to a level consistent with their interests, abilities and informed choices. Our program provides skill assessments, employer assistance in meeting the needs of an employee who is blind or visually impaired, limited financial assistance for work related expenses of a blind or visually impaired client, and ongoing support for employers and employees to assist with job maintenance.

Vermont Department of Labor:

Vermont Department of Labor VDOL's primary focus is to provide services that assist businesses, workers, and job seekers. We provide assistance with resume preparation, employee rights and responsibilities, training programs for displaced workers, employment skills training, job matching, and support for employers and employees. We can also answer questions surrounding Vermont Labor Laws and Unemployment Compensation.

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Disability Mentoring Day Springfield, VT

On the job…. :

On the job….

Disability Mentoring Day 2007!:

Disability Mentoring Day 2007!

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Mentoring Day 2008!

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Woodbury’s Florist

Disability Mentoring Day 2009!:

Disability Mentoring Day 2009!

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Dream on Curls!

What employers say…:

What employers say… “It’s been a rewarding experience for both sides. The person I have working for me is the most reliable staff person I have…It is definitely a win-win situation…” –Chris Parro, Putney Road Redemption “The program benefits us in many ways. The participants work hard, are reliable and enjoyable to have in our workplace. It’s a pleasure to work with HCRS.” – Rick Fleming, Fleming Oil

What the Governor has to say..:

What the Governor has to say.. “I’m very pleased to promote the employment of Vermonters with disabilities and to bring awareness to the important skills and abilities these folks can and do bring to Vermont’s workforce. It was a pleasure to serve this year as a mentor to an extremely gifted young man who works with HCRS. He is an example of the tremendous resource individuals with disabilities can be for many Vermont businesses.” –Governor Jim Douglas

Participating businesses in 2010!:

Participating businesses in 2010! Springfield Police Department Springfield Fire Department Jake’s Market McDonald’s Restaurant Springfield Hospital Holiday Inn Express Springfield Food Co-op Springfield Reporter Top of the Hill Farm Brady & Callahan, P.C. Shaw’s Supermarket F. W. Webb Baba Louis Bakery Green Mountain Classics Woodbury’s Florist

Thank You!:

Thank You! We would like to thank you for joining us today. Please feel free to call if you have any questions about any of the programs presented today. (802) 885-2279 Or (802) 886-4567 ext 2617