Supported Employment Services
The foundation of our agency is to customize support for individuals to find jobs in integrated employment settings making a competitive wage.
How We Work
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McKenzie Personnel Systems embraces a collaborative, client-centered approach, particularly beneficial for those with barriers to employment. These practices empower clients and team members for meaningful, sustainable employment outcomes.
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Our team works together to develop tailored approaches for job development and coaching. This collaborative effort ensures that every client benefits from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
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Utilizing multiple job coaches strengthens clients' interpersonal skills and facilitates the natural development of workplace support. The diversity of coaching styles and expertise ensures that clients receive a well-rounded and adaptable approach to employment support.
Job Development
Our Employment Specialists excel in creating opportunities in Customized Employment and building connections with local businesses.
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Job developers build partnerships with participants, parents, support staff, and counselors.Our team of Employment Specialists will accompany participants during job interviews to provide support and assist with all aspects of the hiring and training process.
By following the person-centered approach, and Employment First policies, our team ensures participants benefit from individualized support plans and job development strategies.
Our goal extends beyond job placement; we strive for mutually beneficial employer-employee relationships.
Job Coaching
We work with each person and their individual team to develop and maintain their career goals.
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We provide skill development to ensure successful job performance.
We collaborate with the employer/supervisor and the employee to develop and maintain natural supports.We provide ongoing job coaching, maintenance and monitoring of work place performance and relationships at frequencies tailored to each individual’s needs.
We encourage independence and self-confidence in an integrated work environment.
Start the Process
To receive services from McKenzie Personnel Systems please contact your Service Coordinator (SC), at Lane County Developmental Disabilities, Personal Agent (PA) at Full Access or Resource Connections of Oregon (RCO), or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) at Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
For questions about our services please call 541-344-0549.
We look forward to working together with you to achieve your goals!