Lakewood's Path to Supported Employment Success

Send us a message

Supported EmploymenT

Supported Employment—Individual: Assists an individual to get and/or keep a job in the general workforce at or above minimum wage.

Supported EmEmployment—all Group: Training activities in business, industry, and community settings for a group of 2-8 individuals.

We provide personalized support to help individuals secure and maintain meaningful employment that aligns with their strengths and interests. Our team assists with job searching, interview preparation, and workplace skill development to foster confidence and independence. For those in small group settings, we emphasize teamwork, communication, and hands-on training to build valuable skills. Our goal is to create lasting employment opportunities that promote inclusion and success in the workforce.

Discover New Horizons Through Supported Employment Opportunities

Navigating the world of work can be challenging, but our commitment to supported employment ensures individuals find their unique path to success. We specialize in helping people with autism gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace. Our dedicated team provides tailored support, ensuring that every step of the employment journey is accessible and empowering. Serving the Lakewood area, we create opportunities that not only promote independence but also foster belonging within the community. Join us today, and let's embark on a rewarding journey toward meaningful employment together!

Learn More

THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

At Autism Community Services (ACS), we provide behavior supports, individual supports, community based supports, community inclusion services and supported employment services to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey.

Our committed team includes an agency BCBA, behaviorists, job coaches and case managers, all with considerable experience supporting adults with I/DD.

Our support services are provided 24/7 year-round by our trained and experienced direct support staff providing the best possible care.

We are deeply committed to providing developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals with tools that nurture growth, development, and opportunities that foster meaning and happiness in their lives.

Autism Community Services is ready to help you with:

Highly trained staff
On call 24/7
Scheduling that is fast and flexible
Regular quality assurance and ongoing training
Thorough care management and family support

Learn More

OUR MISSION AT ACS

Autism Community Services is a community of progressive and compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and family members with developmental disabilities. Professionals at Autism Community Services understand the importance of collaborating with each individual while trying to assist them in reaching their goals and dreams.

Get in Touch

Build a Practical Route to Employment

Individualized preparation helps job seekers understand which roles fit their strengths and what skills may need further development. Career planning for developmental disabilities, vocational assessment and placement, and supported employment for adults with disabilities provide a structured route toward meaningful work.

Supported employment services providing vocational assessment and career planning assistance for adults with disabilities

Job coaching services and workplace support helping individuals with disabilities succeed in inclusive employment environments

Receive Hands-On Workplace Guidance

Learning on the job is easier when support is specific to the employee and the position. Lakewood residents can access job coaching services for individuals with disabilities, on the job coaching support, and workplace accommodation assistance to build competence without unnecessary dependence.

Help Successful Placements Stay Strong

Continued support can help employees manage changing schedules, expectations, or responsibilities after the initial training period. Competitive integrated employment support, job retention services for neurodivergent adults, and assistance from a dependable disability employment provider promote greater workplace stability.

Disability employment provider offering workplace accommodation assistance and job retention support for lasting careers

Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/development disabilities

At ACS we are dedicated to providing clients with individual choice and community inclusion through individualized planning. We not only specialize in providing supportive care to people with autism—we have extensive expertise in working with adults 21 years and older with all developmental disabilities. Contact us today to learn more.

A group of people are playing a game at a table.

Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/

development disabilities

Why is Autism Community Services so Popular?

In our journey towards empowering individuals, we recognize the crucial role that supported employment plays in fostering independence and dignity. Serving the Lakewood, NJ area, we are dedicated to creating inclusive job opportunities that align with each person's unique skills and aspirations. Our passion for supported employment drives us to build strong partnerships with local employers, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As we champion the principles of supported employment, we celebrate the achievements of those we serve, showcasing their talents in the workplace. Together, we can cultivate a community where supported employment is not just a concept but a transformative reality for everyone involved. For more information, you can also visit supported employment resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? We're here to help.

What services do you provide?

We provide a range of services to individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as support for their families. Our goals are to hire and train quality direct support professionals who are looking for careers in the field, and care for each of our clients as though they were members of our own family. We strive to ensure that our employees provide services to clients that foster independence, dignity, and individuality.
What are Individual Supports?

Individual support is one on one direct support for an adult with IDD that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. This service can be provided with or without family or guardian present and in or out of the client’s residence.

Individual supports can include community-based activities and assistance and support with activities of daily living.
What are Community Based Supports?
One-to-one direct support that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. Includes community-based activities primarily to foster increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community.

Here are some examples of Community Based Supports that ACS provides:
- Support on a job site to assist in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.
- Support from staff to enable an individual to visit a museum or movie theatre, attend an event, take a class, etc.
- Support from staff to assist an individual participating in activities such as: assistance in completing activities of daily living, ordering off a menu, purchasing items, learning basic cooking, laundry skills, etiquette, travel training, accessing activities in the community, etc.
- One-on-one tutoring
What is Supported Employment?

Supported Employment – Individual: Assists an individual to get and/or keep a job in the general workforce at or above minimum wage.

Supported Employment – Small Group: Training activities in business, industry, and community settings for a group of 2-8 individuals.
What are Behavioral Supports?

Behavioral Supports: Counseling, behavioral interventions, and/or diagnostic evaluations/consultations to help an individual manage their behaviors and learn to interact with others. We have a licensed BCBA on staff.

Supported Employment

Contact Information:

Phone:

732-522-9393

Email:

contact@autismcommunityservices.com

Address:

505 Thornall St, STE 306

Edison, NJ 08837

SEND US A MESSAGE

Get in touch to learn more about our work!

Lakewood's Path to Supported Employment Success

Send us a message