Build your path toward meaningful employment.
Connect-Abilities provides personalized Vocational Rehabilitation
employment services for individuals with disabilities across Indiana.
Our team works with you to understand your strengths, interests,
goals, support needs, and barriers so we can help you prepare for,
find, and maintain employment.
Employment services centered on your goals.
We believe every participant deserves individualized support,
honest communication, meaningful choices, and an employment plan
built around their life.
Discover Your Strengths
We help you identify your skills, interests, experiences,
preferences, and the types of work that may be a good fit.
Prepare for Employment
Build confidence and job-readiness skills through personalized
support with applications, resumes, interviews, and workplace expectations.
Succeed on the Job
When appropriate, our team can provide job coaching,
communication support, and follow-up after you begin working.
Support for each stage of your employment journey.
Services are individualized. The support you receive will depend
on your goals, needs, referral, and approved service plan.
Career Discovery
Explore career interests, workplace preferences, strengths,
support needs, and possible employment goals.
Employment Planning
Work with our team to develop a personalized approach
for preparing for and pursuing employment.
Resume and Application Support
Receive help creating or updating a resume,
completing applications, and presenting your experience effectively.
Interview Preparation
Practice common interview questions, communication skills,
professional presentation, and ways to discuss your strengths.
Job Development
Our employment professionals may connect with employers,
identify opportunities, and support you during the hiring process.
Job Coaching and Retention
Support may continue after hire to help you learn job duties,
build independence, communicate effectively, and maintain employment.
Your employment journey, one step at a time.
Every participant’s path is different, but the process often includes
these stages.
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1
Referral and Introduction
You are referred for Vocational Rehabilitation services
and introduced to the Connect-Abilities team. -
2
Learn About You
We discuss your goals, strengths, interests, experience,
barriers, preferences, and support needs. -
3
Prepare and Search
Together, we work on job readiness, applications,
interviews, employer outreach, and employment opportunities. -
4
Start and Maintain Employment
When you are hired, support may continue to help with onboarding,
job performance, communication, and retention.
Your voice matters throughout the process.
We serve as advocates first. We focus on your goals and needs,
communicate honestly, and work through barriers with you,
your support system, and your Vocational Rehabilitation team.
Individualized Support
Your services are shaped around your goals, abilities, needs, and circumstances.
Honest Communication
We discuss challenges directly and work with you to identify practical next steps.
Employment Choice
Your interests and preferences help guide the types of jobs and employers we explore.
Long-Term Success
Our goal is not just finding a job, but helping you pursue sustainable employment.
Working with your employment specialist.
Successful employment services require communication, participation,
and teamwork. Your employment specialist will guide you, but your input
and involvement are essential.
You may be asked to:
- Attend scheduled meetings and appointments
- Discuss your goals, preferences, and concerns honestly
- Participate in applications and interview preparation
- Communicate changes in your availability or circumstances
- Provide feedback about jobs and employers
- Work with your support team to address barriers
Serving job seekers across multiple Indiana counties.
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Area
Connect-Abilities currently provides Vocational Rehabilitation
services in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Jefferson, Orange,
Switzerland, Bartholomew, Jackson, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion,
and Hamilton Counties.
Services may also be available in neighboring counties upon request.
Helpful tools for preparing for employment.
This section can be expanded with resume tools, interview preparation,
job-search links, workplace guidance, benefits information,
transportation resources, and other participant materials.
Job Seeker Resources
Add your approved links, downloadable resources,
forms, and participant guides here when they are ready.
Ready to work toward your employment goals?
Contact Connect-Abilities or speak with your Vocational Rehabilitation
counselor about whether our employment services may be available to you.