Employment Services

In October 2008 the Division of Developmental Disabilities began a statewide employment initiative. The driving forces behind this initiative are those individuals receiving DD services, people are saying they want to work. Our vision is to increase the number of people working in integrated employment. As part of our restructure process we have hired a Director of Employment & Training and appointed Employment Coordinators in each of the 11 regions. This creates a concentrated effort around employment and moving the vision forward.  We strongly believe that employment shold be the priority option provided prior to any other day service option. Our expectation is if someone is of working age they are expected to explore work options, build on career planning and engage in work that makes sense to them.

In 2011 the Division adopted an employment policy which sets forth our beliefs and expectations regarding work.

One of the Social Security Administration’s highest priorities is to help people with disabilities achieve independence by helping them to take advantage of employment opportunities.  Work incentives are rules intended to help disabled and blind SSI beneficiaries go to work by minimizing the risk of losing their SSI or Medicaid benefits. Learn more about work incentives including Ticket to Work, PASS plans and Missouri Ticket to Work Health Assurance.

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