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Employment and Community Inclusion Service Providers
How to Choose a Service Provider
Choosing your own provider is one of the first steps toward putting you in the driver’s seat. Your trusted support provider should be someone who helps you meet your goals and builds supportive relationships with employers, coworkers, neighbors, and other community members. It is very important that you choose someone you can work with.
To make your interview time valuable, think about what is most important to you and be prepared to state your expectations, goals and what you are willing to do to help. This is a partnership and the provider will be checking to see if you can work together.
BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR NEEDS
- Explain your expectations as clearly as possible.
- Ask the person whether he/she can meet those expectations.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
- What companies have you placed people at and in what types of jobs?
- Do you provide training for employers, employees, or family members?
- What type of feedback on job development and training do you provide for the family? How often?
- Describe some of the factors you consider when matching an employment site and the individual?
- What kind of activities will you do with the individual to better acquaint yourself with them?
- Do you help support or develop transportation services for the individual when a placement has been determined?
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Interpretation and accessibility services
Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports team - When you call, say your language in English, such as “Spanish” then say “Interpreter” in English. We will place you on hold while we connect with an interpreter. Call 206-263-0853
King County’s 211 Crisis Connections provides comprehensive information on health and human services in King County, from rent and housing assistance to adult disability supports. Immediate language interpretation is available in more than 155 languages. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-621-4636 Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Washington Relay 711: A person with a hearing loss or speech disability with specialized telecommunication equipment or a person using a standard phone may initiate a call through Washington Relay. Dial 711 to connect with a Communication Assistant, who will dial the requested number and relay the conversation between the two callers. Learn more about all Washington Relay Services and Spanish Relay.