Job Connection
Connecting People to Work & Community
Who We Are
Job Connection, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that specializes in supported employment and supported living services. Job Connection, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors. We contract with various government agencies to provide job placement, job training, and supported living services.
Vision Statement
Job Connection, Inc. will be well known for excellence in the execution of services provided to clients, employers and our community. Job Connection, Inc. will expand and deliver flexible services which command and exceed the expectations of valued stakeholders. We will use a holistic approach to offer growth for adults with barriers to employment and community living.
We value helping people use their strengths every day.
Work With Us
Click below to download the employment application.
Community Living Program
How the community Supported Living Program Works
Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping you live your own life to the fullest. We want to explore your interests and develop your skills. Our staff will help you in daily living tasks while providing a supportive, fun, and safe environment.
We are constantly trying to think of services that will provide our clients with more freedom and have found that knowledge of transportation can be extremely valuable. Getting from place to place can be frustrating and not everyone has a driver’s license and car. Many people want assistance learning the bus system, while others want the opportunity to learn how to drive themselves. Whether it’s providing education about accessing the bus system or the chance to learn and prepare to get a driver’s license we want to connect you to the resources you need to get where you want to go.
JCI is dedicated to connecting you to community through activities, people, and other agencies. This program strives to enhance your life by providing education on topics such as cooking, budgeting, household care, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, community events, and much more.
Employment Program
How the Employment Program Works
When a referral is received from one of our funding sources our staff reviews the file and schedules an assessment. This assessment provides the opportunity to determine a client’s wants and needs, including which skills need to be developed in order to obtain a successful job placement. Parents, case managers, and advocates are included in the assessment if appropriate.
When a potential job is located, the Job Coach will go on-site and learn how to do the job. Then the Job Coach will write a job and task analysis and describe the work environment. Defining clear expectations allows the job coach to make the perfect match for the job from our client pool.
Clients typically begin a job with a great deal of assistance from their Job Coach. The Job Coach gradually fades from working with the client as the individual becomes more proficient in their work performance. JCI’s individualized approach to placement, on-the-job training, continued support, and follow-along services have contributed to our success in supported employment. JCI believes that by designating a single Job Coach to each client we are able to help that client meet their individual goals much more effectively.
The best predictor we have found of a person’s ability and desire to perform a job is the chance to try it out. We recognize that businesses have many different standards and practices and we determine those before we recommend placement. We expect that individuals will earn their wages and cooperate with both the employer and the Job Coach. We are as much of an advocate for employers as we are for employees. It is made clear from the beginning that the client is the employee of the business that hires them, the client is not an employee of Job Connection, Inc.
Contact Us
Questions? Looking for Support? Looking for Employees?
We Would Love to Hear From You!
LOCATION FAX
2070 Overland Avenue, Suite 101 (406) 245-6768
Billings, Montana 59102
PHONE E-MAIL
(406) 245-6323 coordinator@jobconnection.org