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STEP: Supported Employment for people with Psychiatric Disabilities

By August 4, 20166 Comments2 min read

Since its founding in 1986, the Schapiro Training & Employment Program (STEP) has been a pioneer in the supported employment movement for people with psychiatric disabilities who are also economically disadvantaged. At STEP, now a Goodwill program, experienced Rehabilitation and Employment Specialists assist clients in learning the skills necessary for successful job performance and placing them into competitive employment.

The Supported Employment program helps individuals with serious and persistent psychiatric disabilities secure and, most importantly, maintain employment. Some of the needs addressed include application assistance, employee-employer job matching, networking, interviewing techniques and on-the-job coaching.

Tynisha was determined to make a change in her life. After trouble finding employment, she enrolled in STEP, and ultimately found a job as a lead child care teacher at a daycare center. She hopes to eventually work as an elementary school teacher or open her own childcare service.

STEP is also noted for training participants to work as para-professionals in human services. The Human Services Program is a collaborative effort with the Community College of Baltimore County.

To learn more about STEP and its locations in the area: https://goodwillches.org/2022/work/employee/training-programs/

 

6 Comments

  • marjorie harbo says:

    To whom it may concern, I am inquiring employment with your company in Baltimore md 21224 at 7928 Eastern Avenue. my contact # is 443-401-5063 please contact me.

  • wendy White says:

    I am interested in working at the glen burnie location. Do you have anything available?

  • Bhagawati Gurung says:

    I l like this program because I am a psychiatric patient and still l am taking medication but this medication help me to have a better life.I talked with my previous employment specialist to get regular and good job according to my study level but he unabled to help me because of some reason so he has given me this program and he said that they are very helpful for this people.l got some information about you from him. He is working in the IRC office. I told him that I want to work in the Walmart which is in the Dundalk, Baltimore MD 21222 as a cashier but he is out of my case.So he has given me this.

  • I already filled out.l am interested and I need help from your side because I am jobless now.Before l worked in the underarmour in menifest . They have given me temporary work only.Now l am looking for permanent and good job which helps to make my family life little better because I am a psychiatric and I am a single mom with three kids. I am living with my parents and brothers.l heart this program is very good and helpful for this kind people.So I need help from your side.Thank you.Have a wonderful night.

  • PartTimer says:

    This is so inspiring.
    I believe opportunities should be given to all. These individuals need our support more than anyone.