Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Disability Board - Job Shadowing Participant Referral |
The Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Development Board is excited to partner with local businesses to host individuals with disabilities for job shadowing experiences during the month of October. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This form is for disability/vocational service providers to refer individuals with disabilities for this job shadowing experience. Before referring individuals for participation, please ensure they meet the following criteria.
- Have a disability that impacts their ability to obtain and/or maintain employment
- Are at least 18 years old
- Reside in Morris, Sussex, or Warren County
- Are job ready and actively looking for work
- Will be able to participate independently at an employer site without needing ADL or other personal assistance OR will have a direct support professional, employment specialist, or other support individual with them at all times
- Can follow employer directions and safety requirements
- Will have transportation whether self, paratransit, residential staff, family, service provider, etc.
**WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMODATE ALL PARTICIPANTS, HOWEVER, WE ARE RELIANT ON EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MATCH THE PARTICIPANT WITH AN EMPLOYER, WE WILL NOTIFY THE REFERRING ORGANIZATION'S CONTACT PERSON**