Placement Services is currently offered in Elkhart, St. Joseph,
LaPorte, Porter, Marshall, Kosciusko, Starke and Lake counties. The
primary clientele is referred from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
This program is offered to individuals with disabilities that need
assistance in locating employment that can accommodate any limitation.
Individuals receive
individualized services to complete applications, create resumes,
write cover letters, conduct effective job searches,
and gain employment. Once an individual finds employment, the staff
at Goodwill provide follow-along services to the new employee and
the employer to ensure
that a successful transition has occurred.
Should an accommodation
be required the staff will work with the employer and new employee
to find the right accommodation at the
lowest cost. At times the staff can work with other agencies to
find payment assistance should there be a higher cost involved for
the accommodation.


