Job Seekers
We serve individuals with disabilities, that are currently working through the Occupational and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVR) of Pa, that are actively interested in job placement. This includes any individual unable to work from physical or intellectual disabilities. Whatever your employment goals, let us help you develop a strategy to:
- Assess your job readiness
- Search for work Create a resume
- Complete an application
- Train for interviews
- Secure a job
- Communicate with your employer
- Communicate with your partner organizations
Our goal is to help you achieve your vocational goals. Call 814-392-3293 to learn how we can help you develop personally and professionally.
Currently, we help individuals with job placement through Pennsylvania’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).
OVR Defined
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides rehabilitation and employment services for people with disabilities. OVR provides services to eligible individuals both directly and through a network of approved vendors such as Opportunities Unlimited.
We use time cards to monitor your hours per week worked. We are careful to work around any governmental disability stipulations some individuals are required to work under (such as not working more than X amount of hours per week or other SSI provisions).
How We Coach You Along the Way
Job coaching is individual and developed on a case-by-case basis. Often, our job coaches will start with an assessment of your skills. From there, we help you build a, “skills plan” that aids your job search.
After 90 days you are evaluated by a crew leader and manager via an evaluation sheet. The evaluation gives clients the opportunity to see their growth and areas for improvement.
Testimonials
I was a 57 year old unemployed man wondering what kind of job I could possibly find. Through a friend, I was told about Opportunities Unlimited and the opportunities that they offered. I applied and was offered a job immediately. The best part about OU is their willingness to work with you through difficult times in order to assist you in remaining employed. Now I am going on 4 years of employment and have moved up the ladder through the organization. I am extremely thankful.
We have been very pleased with the services provided to us by Youngs Cleaning Services DBA Opportunities Unlimited. I believe that the relationship between our two organizations will be long lasting. A big thank you to your employees and all the hard work they perform.” Joseph Neumann Supportive Living Services, Inc.