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Career PlanningPlanning about employment that is facilitated by an experienced employment support provider, in which individuals and family and/or community members chosen by the individual actively participate
On the Job SupportsInnovative approaches to job coaching including supports provided by co-workers rather than by a paid job coach
Job MatchingHelping an individual to find a job that fits well with his or her interests and skills
Job NegotiationWorking directly with an employer to find a solution that meets both an employer and job seeker's needs
Funding StrategiesUse of various sources of funding for services, supports, supplies or other job-related expenses including Social Security's Work Incentives
Job CreationChanging existing staff responsibilities to create a new job, or to bring together a combination of new job tasks that didn't exist before
NetworkingUsing contacts within the individual's or the job developer's personal network to find and obtain employment
Interagency CollaborationUse of coordinated supports from more than one agency to help an individual to obtain and maintain a job
Career AdvancementActivities that promote job growth or expansion of job roles or responsibilities
Self-EmploymentDeveloping a business ownership opportunity
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