Employers
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Dale works hard to keep up with the customers' needs at a busy Food Lion supermarket in Martinsburg. He's regarded by his peers and his employer as one of the store's most reliable workers. |
Think of DRS as a strategic partner in helping to build a diverse, qualified and productive workforce. DRS employment specialists help employers find qualified job candidates who will meet their workforce needs.
Providing a comprehensive and coordinated employment agenda is one goal of DRS. These services benefit employers and jobseekers alike.
Think Beyond the Label
DRS is a partner in Think Beyond the Label℠, a coordinated national initiative among vocational rehabilitation agencies, making a strong case for hiring people with disabilities.
It isn't a hard sell, once you know the facts. Find out why by visiting the online home of Think Beyond the Label℠.
What can we do for you?
Among the advantages of working with DRS:
- Pre-screened qualified applicants: DRS provides work-related counseling and training to thousands of people with disabilities each year, preparing them for a variety of jobs. Applicants' abilities, skills and interests are assessed and matched to specific jobs. Qualified applicants are pre-screened to reduce your costs associated with recruitment and hiring.
- On-the-job training: The on-the-job training program is a partnership between DRS, a client and an employer to prepare the trainee for employment. Employers are reimbursed a percentage of the wage and workers compensation costs incurred during the training period.
- Job retention: If an employee is at risk of losing his or her job because of a physical or mental condition, DRS may be able to provide services that will benefit you both. Job retention services can include worksite assessments, confidential counseling and guidance, assistance in identifying worksite modifications or reasonable accommodations, and other technical assistance to the employer.
- Job accommodation/modification: Job performance sometimes can be dramatically improved by application of the proper technology or with subtle changes in the workflow. DRS employs experienced professionals in rehabilitation engineering and technology who can evaluate the need for worksite accommodations and assistive technology.
- Job coaching: Some employees may need more individualized training. In these situations, DRS can contract with job coaches to assist with specific job training needs.
- Accessibility assessments: DRS can assess the conditions which may create barriers to employing people with disabilities in your workforce or serving your clientele. Employment specialists can make recommendations for improving access for people with disabilities.
- Job analysis: DRS can assist with job analysis to define the purpose of the job, the tasks performed by the worker, and the skill requirements. This information can be used to develop or update written job descriptions, make hiring decisions or address issues relating to workers compensation, EEO or ADA needs. The goal is to create customized employment opportunities.
Diverse talent
Take a look at the careers our recent clients have chosen:
| Career path | Number employed |
|---|---|
| Office & Administrative Support | 233 |
| Production | 162 |
| Sales & Related | 145 |
| Building/Grounds Maintenance | 140 |
| Transportation & Material Moving | 133 |
| Healthcare Practitioners & Technical | 131 |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 120 |
| Healthcare Support | 100 |
| Personal Care & Service | 93 |
| Construction & Extraction Occupations | 85 |
| Education, Training, & Library | 80 |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 73 |
| Protective Services | 42 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media | 27 |
| Homemaker | 13 |
| Legal | 12 |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 33 |
| Military | 3 |
| Unpaid Family Worker | 3 |
| Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Clerk | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1,887 |
