Typically, employU customers are referred by one of our partners. There is also a Self-Pay option for services. For Self-Pay details, contact us at (407) 598-0202.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. Visit rehabworks.org to find a local office. Select the directory tab and click on the map.

The Agency For Persons With Disabilities is specifically tasked with serving the needs of Floridians with developmental disabilities. Visit apdcares.org to apply for services. It is highly recommended to get on the wait list as employU services can begin once the application has been accepted.

The American Dream Employment Network is a consortium of service providers and employers working together to create a path for individuals with disabilities, who are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, and want to return to, or begin working for the first time. ADEN is an approved Employment Network operating under Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. Visit americandreamen.org for eligibility requirements.

Partnering with employU is easy. Just give us a call at (407) 598-0202 and we will set up a meeting to customize your experience.

The average length of an OJT is six to eight weeks. Training length is based on employer needs and difficulty of the job.

Employers are not required to offer a job at the completion of an OJT, but extending a job offer to a candidate is always a consideration.

employU will furnish a copy of our liability insurance coverage for all individuals under the OJT program. As OJT participants are considered an employee of employU, business partners do not pay wages. employU pays our clients wages for the duration of their OJT.

There are tax incentives to working with someone that has received services from Vocational Rehabilitation. Learn more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s website.

Ideal candidates posses the following skills

• Organized
• Multi-tasker
• Open minded
• Quick learner
• Bilingual  Spanish/English(optional but helpful)
• Above average computer skills
• Sales experience
• Management experience
• Teaching experience
• Can “think outside the box”
• Understanding and patient
• Knowledge of job market in the area
• Negotiating skills- for customized jobs for clients

Masters degree and 6 months /exp, Bachelor’s degree /1-year exp, Associate’s degree / 2 years exp, HS Diploma /4 years exp. Exp must be working with clients that have some type of disability, doing Vocational type work (like resume writing, helping with applications, job coaching, teaching classes to students with disabilities).

Absolutely! There is always room to move up in your career with employU. We always look to promote from within the organization.

Yes!, Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Life insurance, paid holidays and PTO.

Laptop and smartphone

Yes with all programs, substantially more with the Adult program. We do reimburse mileage.

Not at this time, but we may in the near future.

The job coach’s schedule is based on the client’s needs so you must have a flexible schedule to be an ideal candidate.