Disability Services

At GSC, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work and live lives rooted in belonging and inclusion. We provide a variety of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, built on a person-centered approach that honors each person’s choices, strengths, and goals. Through training, paid work experience, and job placement opportunities, we provide options for participants to increase independence, achieve career success, and thrive in the workplace and their community. Our Disability Services programs are funded by sources like the Department of Rehabilitation and Regional Center. Staff fluent in English and Spanish are available to assist you.

For additional information, please complete this form to be contacted by one of our knowledgeable staff members or contact 323.539.2057 or email disabilityservices@goodwillsocal.org.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, please call 323.539.2000. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. The TTY/TTD phone number is 323.539.2057. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Supported Employment:

Individual Job Coaching

· 1:1 on-the-job support tailored to each individual’s needs
· Focus on learning specific job tasks and adapting to workplace expectations
· Gradual reduction of support to foster independence
· Personalized guidance for workplace skills, self-advocacy, confidence, and job retention

Group Job Coaching

· Small groups (3–4 individuals per Job Coach) at integrated worksites throughout the community
· Individuals work in various roles across the worksite site while receiving group support
· Builds teamwork, exposure to diverse tasks, and hands-on experience
· Goal is to develop skills for transition into Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

Employment Services

Employment Services helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive employment in integrated settings. Services are personalized and may include career counseling, job readiness training, resume and interview support, job search and placement assistance, assistive technology, self-employment guidance, and post-employment support. The program may also include job coaching, or other similar supports to ensure long-term success, helping individuals build skills, confidence, and independence in the workplace.

STEP

STEP is a collaboration between the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation CCC). The program provides students with disabilities (ages 16–21) with 100 hours of paid work experience, along with job readiness training and self-advocacy development. Students gain hands-on experience, build skills and confidence, and explore career paths, supporting a successful transition into competitive, integrated employment. Our existing STEP program is in coordination with the East San Gabriel Valley AJCC and serves students throughout the East San Gabriel Valley region

Situational Assessment

The purpose of the Situational Assessment is to determine skills, abilities, work behaviors and motivation as well as to identify barriers to employment. The Situational Assessment provides the opportunity for Individuals to experience actual work in their local community. You will get to work for a short while at a community business or within a Goodwill site. The location will be chosen based on your work goals and their availability. A Goodwill staff member will be with you on the job at all times to help you and to note how well you are doing.

Paid Internship Program (PIP)

The PIP offers paid, community-based internships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aligned with their career interests. Individuals gain hands-on work experience, develop job-specific and soft skills, and build confidence, with the goal of transitioning to permanent employment—either with the same employer or elsewhere. Internships can last up to 1,040 hours per year.

Student Work Experience (Student WEX)

Designed for students ages 16–21 who are currently enrolled in school, this program provides 100 hours of paid, hands-on work experience. Individuals develop foundational job skills, build confidence and self-advocacy, explore career options, earn employer references, practice money management, and learn workplace expectations. The goal is to prepare students for future employment.

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