Employment Services

Skills That Open Doors

Our ERST team is passionate thinkers and doers, building with purpose and clarity.

What Participants Can Expect

Participants can expect structured, hands-on support that strengthens the skills needed to pursue and maintain employment. Services focus on developing confidence, workplace communication, time management, and the ability to navigate professional environments.

We recognize that many individuals face barriers to employment related to mental health challenges, substance use recovery, gaps in work history, or systemic inequities. Our role is to support participants in building practical strategies, strengthening self-determination, and developing sustainable pathways toward meaningful employment aligned with their goals.

Employment &

Recovery

Meaningful employment can play an important role in recovery and long-term stability. Our employment services recognize the impact of systemic barriers, gaps in employment history, and the challenges individuals may face when re-entering the workforce.

How Services Are Typically Provided
Employment services are offered in person, virtually, or in community settings based on the peer’s preferences and accessibility needs. These supports are flexible and individualized, ensuring each person receives guidance that reflects their own pace, comfort level, and definition of success. All services are delivered by staff with lived and professional experience in workforce development, education, and recovery, making our approach both empathetic and practical.

What Services Typically Entail

  • Career exploration and goal setting based on interests, strengths, and lifestyle

  • Resume building, application support, and interview preparation

  • Support with job searching, including navigating online platforms, attending hiring events, and identifying inclusive employers

  • Developing soft skills such as workplace communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution

  • Coaching around disclosing disabilities or mental health needs (if desired), and understanding employment protections and rights

  • Coordination with other systems such as DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation), IRIS, or housing supports to create wraparound stability

  • Supporting individuals in maintaining employment, navigating workplace dynamics, and identifying when career changes may be needed

  • Exploring educational or certification pathways tied to long-term career goals, including GED completion, technical training, or continuing education