ArizonAbility offering Adult Job Placement in North Phoenix

Welcome to the Life Empowerment Career Center, where we believe that everyone can work and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Our mission is to provide careers with competitive wages, good benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We offer Life Empowerment options to job seekers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the same fulfilling experiences. Our services support people with disabilities in gaining competitive integrated employment or sustainable self-employment through comprehensive job search and coaching.

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Benefits of Life Empowerment Career Center

Employment is an opportunity to achieve independence by earning an equitable wage and contributing to the community. At Life Empowerment Career Center, we take a person-centered approach, listening to individual preferences and needs. We tailor plans to connect individuals with experiences that explore interests, develop skills, and advance careers.

Person-Centered Approach

Employment is an opportunity to gain independence by making an equitable wage and being a productive person in the community. Life Empowerment Career Center takes a person-centered approach, listening and documenting what likes and dislikes the individual has and what conditions are needed for success are incorporated into the plan. We connect people to experiences that explore their interests, develop skills, and start or advance their careers.

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Empower Your Future with Life Empowerment Career Center

At the Life Empowerment Career Center, we are committed to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their career aspirations. Our comprehensive services are designed to empower you at every stage of your career journey, from initial job search to long-term success and advancement. With personalized support and a focus on inclusive employment, we strive to create meaningful opportunities that enhance your independence and community impact. Let us partner with you to unlock your full potential and build a fulfilling career.

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We believe in the power of Choice

Our Success Driven Programs

At the Life Empowerment Career Center, we offer a range of comprehensive services designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their career goals. Our tailored job coaching, job search assistance, and employment support programs focus on empowering individuals to find, secure, and excel in competitive, integrated employment opportunities. Whether you are just starting your career journey or looking to advance, our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Individual Supported Employment

Our coaches provide one on one support, tailored to your needs. Helping you overcome barriers and highlighting your strength. We align opportunities with your capabilities ensuring a fulfilling employment experience.

Job Coaching

Job coaching incorporates supports tailored to the needs of the individual, providing the opportunities to have successful competitive integrated employment by aligning opportunities with the individual’s capacities, capabilities, and preferences. Job performance evaluations highlight strengths and barriers to maintaining and advancing employment opportunities.

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Employment Support Aid

Once a hire is made, one-to-one support is tailored to provide the necessary level of support to empower the individual to attain, maintain, or advance in employment.

Employer Outreach & Education

We partner with businesses to dispel myths about hiring individuals with disabilities. By showcasing success stories and championing inclusive employers, we promote the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Yummies Snack Shack

Yummies snack shack is a new addition to ArizonAbility. Operated by the program participants, Yummies will provide a variety of light snacks and beverages for sale daily. Skills including ordering, stocking, inventory, and money will be learned, and the money earned will support ArizonAbility.

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Cultural Inclusiveness

At ArizonAbility, we not only celebrate different cultures, but we also believe that diversity brings immense value to our programs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our programs are designed to reflect the rich tapestry of our community, incorporating bi-lingual tools and culturally relevant activities to ensure inclusivity. By embracing diversity, we enrich our participants’ experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

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Gail Stelling, Our VP of Adult Program Operations commitment to service.

Gail Stelling, Vice President of Adult Program Operations with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, brings over three decades of dedicated service to various nonprofit communities. Her extensive experience includes volunteering for initiatives addressing food scarcity, homelessness, elderly care, and support for individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

Gail’s journey with UCP of Central Arizona began many years ago when she served as the interim Finance Director. Her deep commitment to the organization’s mission naturally led her to become a servant leader focused on developing innovative programs and supports for adults with disabilities. Gail’s vision is to create an environment where every individual in the adult program services feels empowered, confident, and experiences a fulfilling life.

Her unwavering dedication and comprehensive understanding of community needs establish a foundation of trust and compassion, ensuring that UCP of Central Arizona continues to make a profound impact on the lives of those they serve.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are your hours?

Services are provided from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in center, with additional support when needed.

Are my son or daughters’ benefits affected?

A disabled child’s benefits, particularly under Supplemental Security Income (SSI), are generally not significantly affected if they work, as most of their earnings are not counted when calculating their benefit amount, especially if they are a student under 22 years old; however, depending on the child’s age and work income, there could be a slight reduction in benefits depending on the specific circumstances

What does employment mean for disabled adults?

For people with disabilities, employment means greater economic self-sufficiency, an opportunity to use their skills, and more active participation in community life.

What jobs are available for people with disabilities?

People with disabilities can work in a wide variety of jobs, including those that are physically demanding, those that are remote, and those that offer flexibility

Do you administer medications?

YES. A prescription, including dosages, times, and side effects, must accompany all medications.

What types of disabilities do you serve?

We provide services to all developmental disabilities. This includes but is not limited to autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cognitive disabilities.

How would my son or daughter get to and from work?

The goal is to achieve the maximum independence possible. The LECC will work with individuals capable of using public or alternative transportation to help them utilize the system. Otherwise, if they cannot, family support is also an option. A UCP Job coach can provide pick-up and drop-off services for work for up to six months.

ArizonAbility

1802 W. Parkside Ln Phoenix, AZ 85027 Bldg C

Teléfono: (602) 859-7644
E-mail: LECC@ucpofcentralaz.org

Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 6:00pm

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