Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

Alexander Jewish Family Service Career & Employment Center assists adults with disabilities to determine the right career path based on their skills and abilities. Credentialed and experienced Career Coaches guide and empower adults with physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health disabilities to explore careers, develop marketable skills, and obtain fulfilling employment.  

The Texas Workforce Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation Program requires Career Coaches to be credentialed through the University of North Texas Workplace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment Program (UNTWISE) to ensure providers are fully equipped to offer the highest-quality services to Texans with disabilities. The credentials include job skill training, job placement, supported employment, vocational adjustment training, and autism endorsement.

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Program Highlights: 

• Self-Assessment & Strengths: Client, family, and assessments identify abilities, values, and interests.  

• Career Exploration: Learn more about realistic, inclusive career paths.

• Resume & Branding: Career Coaches assist clients in the preparation of written and digital job search materials.

• Job Search & Networking: Learn how to navigate online job boards and how to complete an online application. Connections to prospective employers.

• Interview Preparation: Participate in mock interviews to build better communication skills.

• Workplace Readiness: Understand your rights under the American with Disabilities Act and self-advocacy skills.

• Job Skills Training: Job Skills training either on-site at an employer to learn new job tasks, and how to navigate the work environment.

• Ongoing Support & Career Growth: Career coaching to learn the job tasks, how to navigate interpersonal work relationships, and how to maintain career growth.