JFCS believes every individual has the right to pursue competitive, integrated employment as their first option, and that people with developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity to secure real jobs for real pay. Through our Supported Employment program, we provide personalized guidance, training, and on-the-job support to help each client navigate the workplace with confidence and reach their fullest potential.

Our person-centered approach ensures that every job search is tailored to a client’s interests, strengths, aptitudes, and ideal work environment. JFCS is proud to be an approved provider of supported employment services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

To date, we’ve helped hundreds of individuals find and maintain meaningful, community-based employment. Our employment specialists offer comprehensive support—including job development, on-the-job assistance, and long-term follow-along services. We also provide pre-vocational training and job shadowing opportunities in non-paid settings to help individuals build essential work-readiness skills. JFCS assists in identifying appropriate work sites, and support from our Job Support staff can be scheduled one to five days per week. Please note that transportation is not provided.