{"id":103097,"date":"2018-09-17T11:06:51","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T15:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?page_id=103097"},"modified":"2022-06-07T15:29:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:29:49","slug":"seeking-employment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/bbu\/jobs\/seeking-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;main-bbtitle&#8221;]\n<h1>Seeking Employment<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-118461 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BB-Jobs-Pillar1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"A male Best Buddies Jobs participant working in an office and wearing a suit.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BB-Jobs-Pillar1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BB-Jobs-Pillar1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BB-Jobs-Pillar1.webp 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Often times, individuals with IDD who exit the school system or are no longer a part of the school system can join the Best Buddies Jobs program. Ideal candidates are those who are seeking support to help identify and maintain jobs in their local community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What can Best Buddies Jobs do for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help you find a job that YOU want to do, matching you with a business that fits your needs and interests<\/li>\n<li>Search for jobs that that are competitive, integrated, and located in your community<\/li>\n<li>Connect you with resources and contacts through our national network<\/li>\n<li>Provide you with ongoing support and resources throughout your employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>What support will you receive from Best Buddies Jobs before and during employment?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll participants have an assigned Employment Consultant from the Best Buddies Jobs program to guide you with each step of the hiring process.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Before you are Hired<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding a job that\u2019s a fit for YOU through job matching<\/li>\n<li>Writing a resume<\/li>\n<li>Applying for jobs<\/li>\n<li>Prepping for an interview<\/li>\n<li>Completing new hire paperwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>After you are Hired<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Job orientation and training (as needed)<\/li>\n<li>Checking-in periodically with the employer and employee<\/li>\n<li>Providing travel training<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with developing and achieving professional goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Criteria for Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All individuals served by Best Buddies Jobs must:<\/li>\n<li>Have a primary diagnosis that is an intellectual or developmental disability<\/li>\n<li>Have a desire to work in the community<\/li>\n<li>Be able to legally work in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Be able to independently manage any personal needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Best Buddies Jobs is not designed to serve individuals who:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a mental illness that is not controlled by medication or otherwise stabilized<\/li>\n<li>Need assistance in administering their medications<\/li>\n<li>Have any severe behavior problems<\/li>\n<li>Are active substance abusers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][\/vc_section][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;yes&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#5a3f98&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;main-bbtitle&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Related Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1624471639984{margin-top: -45px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDY2VudGVyJTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhcnJvdy1kb3duLXB1cnBsZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRSUzQyUyRmNlbnRlciUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;cta_one&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/BB-Jobs-One-Pager-Getting-Started.pdf\">Best Buddies Jobs &#8211; Getting Started<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Overview of getting hired through the Best Buddies Jobs program[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;cta-2&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Ready to become employed through Best Buddies Jobs<\/h4>\n<p>Interest form for those with an IDD to complete to receive additional information[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;download_buttn&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/apply\/\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_self\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\">Apply now<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;main-bbtitle&#8221;] Seeking Employment [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Often times, individuals with IDD who exit the school system or are no longer a part of the school system can join the Best Buddies Jobs program. 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