EMPLOYMENT

Become an Employer

We are looking for local employers in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Elevate Your Team with Exceptional Talent

Abilis is always looking for Business Partners to elevate companies and to offer Employment opportunities for our Community members.

Abilis has a long successful track record placing people with disabilities for competitive employment. Our community members have skills and are empowered when utilizing their skills and showcasing their potential.

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About our Program

Abilis provides people with disabilities with a path to meaningful careers where they can be an asset to any company.
Abilis community members have a dedicated team that prepares them for employment through resume building,
application guidance, and interview preparation. We build relationships with each individual in our program to identify the
environment best suited to their personality, job skills, strengths and job preference. We then strategically match businesses
with our community members to establish mutually beneficial experiences.

Identifying the environment best suited to their personality, job skills, strengths

Dedicated team that prepares them
for employment

When business partners hire our community members, the support team for the employee
provides ongoing support for a minimum of 3-5 months, depending on the community member’s needs,
to ensure a high rate of job retention. Abilis is always there to help with any concerns that may arise.

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Job Coach

An Abilis job coach will support the new hire and employer through a customized orientation and training process. Our coaches are skilled in working with people of all abilities and will assist in the onboarding process of our community members so they can learn and execute the responsibilities of their position successfully. Coaches will collaborate with the employer to ensure competencies and success.

The coach is available to work with the new employee as much as needed as the employee becomes more confident and independent in the tasks.

Why Abilis?

We make it simple...
We can help fill your specific positions with candidates
through our Competitive Employment Program

Why hire people with disabilities?

The benefits to employers:

Free recruitment, staff training and ongoing support

Federal Work Opportunity Tax credits available*

Support individuals with special needs in your community

Increase workplace diversity

Well-trained, competent employees are reliable and excited to work

*TAX Benefits: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit program. Employers can receive tax credits of 25% of the salary, up to $6,000 for each hired worker per year. Abilis can assist with the completion of the few required forms; in addition, many accountants are familiar with these forms. For more information, please visit www.irs.gov/businesses.

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Let’s get started finding qualified candidates for your business!

For more information and/or to become a competitive employer, please contact Luis Velazquez, VP of Day Supports Services & Admissions at 203.531.1880 or email .