Adult Employment Services

AES is a rehabilitation agency providing community based employment services to adults with disabilities. The AES programs provide a variety of employment services through contracting with the Department of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, school district contracts and through Private Pay Support agreements. Our programs have been recognized for 37 years of service in the community. The center offers three employment program formats:

• Group Supported Employment which staffs an onsite, skilled Vocational Trainer who supports up to six individuals in performing their community based jobs.
   
• Independent Supported Employment (ISE) is competitive employment opportunities by local business. The ISE Placement team assist the employer in understanding and providing the disability support needed for their employees success.
  Read an Independent Supported Sucess Story.
   
• High School Transitional Employment which are AES contracts with individual school districts developed on a specific student plan basis.
   

The focus on each program is meeting the individual need, abilities, and employment goals of the participant. Holly Ridge Center has on staff a team of skilled professionals, trained to assist individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain successful and meaningful employment.