Supported Employment

Our Supported Employment programs are designed to provide those who have integrated vocation related goals the opportunity to obtain and maintain employment in their community.

Employment, and the opportunity to be engaged in work, can greatly enhance the quality of life of a person who experiences developmental disabilities.

Our Supported Employment programs are designed to provide those who have competitive and integrated vocation related goals the opportunity to obtain and maintain employment in their community by facilitating: exploration of viable career pathways and identification of local employers who provide employment opportunities that align with personal vocational goals, assistance with the application and onboarding process, on the job training in work related skills, and ongoing follow along support as needed to ensure ongoing success in the workplace.

Personal goals achieved through this program include:

  • Development of a personal career profile

  • Obtaining and maintaining competitive and integrated employment 

  • Increased independence in the workplace over time and through establishment of natural supports

  • Youth and young adults ages 16+ who are interested in obtaining and maintaining employment in their community.

  • In alignment with our goal of ensuring participants in our Supported Employment programs have the opportunity to obtain and maintain competitive and integrated employment, all services are delivered in community employment settings, where those we serve can obtain real life and hands-on experience as they pursue their vocational goals. 

  • Community employment services are provided during hours that are dictated by the program participant’s availability and desired work hours, as well as in consideration with the work schedules of the business partners with whom the person served may be pursuing or maintaining employment within. The frequency and duration of this programming is individually based on the needs of the person served with consideration of the goal to promote the greatest degree of integration, independence, and autonomy possible within the workplace through the development of individual skills and natural supports.

  • Those interested in joining Supported Employment can contact us for more information. Summit Future Foundation is a contracted provider through Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities and our programs may be funded by Medicaid Waivers and/or Autism Project Funding.

A young man wearing a green apron with the words "Spring is Here" on it, a name tag that reads Adam, and a lanyard, shopping in a grocery store aisle with snack bags on the shelf.
Graphic showing supported employment program impact, supporting 23 individuals in obtaining and maintaining competitive and integrated employment, with a logo of Summit Future Foundation at the top left.
Infographic from the Summit Future Foundation showing that 18 businesses supported in becoming inclusive employers and improving workplace practices.

Employment Partners

Volunteer Experience

Our Supported Employment Outcomes

Statistics on community employment and youth support. It shows 85% of people obtained employment through community efforts since 2019, 36% gained work readiness skills through volunteer and internship programs, 30% of teens and adults with disabilities experience development, and 98% of people helped maintain their employment for over a year.

Some of our Employment Partners include: KC Royals, Mimi’s Pantry, The City of Kansas City, Sonic, HyVee, Chilis, YMCA YClub of Platte County, Panera, Price Chopper, Pioneer Container Corp.

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