Hire a Person With a Disability

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Here’s what you can count on the EPI team to do:

• Recruit, screen, and recommend suitable applicants for agreed-upon positions
• Develop a written analysis of the position
• Orient supervisors and co-workers on how to work with a supported employee
• Assist you in training your new employee
• Provide follow-up assistance to resolve employment issues as desired by your business

Here’s how you can best support the program:

• Provide the agreed upon starting wage and adjustments as you would your other employees
• Support EPI job coaches in gaining access to the work place and learning job requirements so they may assist in successfully orienting your new hire
• Designate one employee as a liaison/advocate who would contact EPI if any issues arise so we can work with you to find a positive resolution

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Hiring persons with disabilities has its benefits.

• Increased efficiency in filling your positions through recommendations of pre-screened applicants
• Cost effectiveness and savings in maintaining your workforce
• Improved staff morale
• Enhanced customer service
• Risk free service through the provision of no-cost employment consultant who will provide training assistance and ongoing support to ensure success
• Dependable and capable employees
• Reduced turnover and absenteeism

Contact us to learn more.