We provide a full range of vocational services with the ultimate goal of helping individuals find employment.
Who We Serve
We specialize in serving job seekers with neurological conditions; including but not limited to, traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other neurological disabilities
When To Come?
NVSU counselors reserve their Tuesday schedules to meet with new clients. Please arrive on any Tuesday at 10:30 am to get started. No appointments necessary. 401 Broadway Suite 2088 Seattle WA 98104
3 Easy Steps to Get Started
Step 1: Intake with NVSU – One-on-one meeting with counselor
Step 2: Orientation – Get connected with state funding resources
Step 3: NVSU vocational services begins!
Assists our job seekers in setting job goals by utilizing a battery of assessment tools. Our evaluation provides the client with a structured job goal based on their preferences, skill set, and labor market trends.
Our job placement supports clients with job search activities and finding work tailored to meet the client’s skill set and needs. Services include providing resume, cover letter and interview support, as well as identifying and developing job opportunities with local employers.
The Job Club hold twice weekly meetings to educate and train our job seekers on proven strategies for being effective in the job search. Examples of topics include job search strategies, resume and cover letter composition, mastering the interview, disclosing a disability and many more. We also often bring in guest speakers from the human resources field to share their tips and expertise.
Provided to newly employed workers to help them succeed on the job. A job coach may accompany the client on the job and assist them to be successful keeping the job retention high.
Provided to individuals of all disabilities who are seeking to improve their communications skills and listening skills and to become more comfortable with their social skills. With 50% of job losses being the result of interpersonal challenges, this group can assist individuals to not only secure a job offer, but also to maintain employment.
Social Skills [On Hold: resuming in 2015]
Provided to individuals of all disabilities who are seeking to improve their communications skills and listening skills and to become more comfortable with their social skills. With 50% of job losses being the result of interpersonal challenges, this group can assist individuals to not only secure a job offer, but also to maintain employment.