About PARTNERS In Employment, Inc.
PARTNERS in Employment, Inc., was established in February 1996 as a placement agency for people with disabilities. PiE’s dedicated employees have up to 35 years of experience in rehabilitation and 25 years in business management and/or ownership. PiE values it’s customers. PiE makes every effort to develop employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities based on their desires, provide services to funding sources that meet their needs and goals, and meet employer’s labor and technical assistance needs.
PARTNERS In Employment, Inc. Beliefs
| Mission | To encourage and support individuals in achieving and maintaining employment. To aim for excellence in the provision of services to our customers. |
| Vision | To be a blessing to others. |
| Principles | To do everything with excellence. To serve all with respect. To have compassion for others. |
| Excellence | Going far beyond the call of duty, doing more than others expect…is what excellence is all about. And, it comes from striving to maintain the highest standards, looking after the smallest detail, and going the extra mile. |
PARTNERS In Employment, Inc. Staff
| Job Developers | Offer years of training and experience in their field. They have great relationships with hundreds of employers throughout the communities in Northwest Ohio and focus on matching a person’s interests and abilities with an employer’s needs and expectations. |
| Job Coaches | Provide the additional training and support necessary to help an individual smoothly adjust to his or her new job and assist the employer through most situations that may arise. Our Job Coaches are well-trained to be able to provide quality training for others. |
| Clinical Services Coordinator |
Provides mental health counseling, clinical interviews and assesses substance abuse. She consults with PiE Job Developers and Job Coaches to assist with the employment service process for people with mental health issues. Maintains Professional Clinical Counselor licensure. |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | Offer decades of experience in rehabilitation counseling. Assist Job Developers in the employment search and provide vocational consultations and testing. These employees are Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. |
| Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor |
Consults with the Job Developers and Job Coaches over individualizing each plan that is developed for the people we serve. This staff member maintains his/her Licensed Professional Counselor as well as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. |
| Licensed Social Worker | Provides expertise in the area of Social Security benefits and other disability benefits. Provide information to assist an individual in receiving the benefits that are available to him/her. Maintains Social Work licensure. |
| Support Staff | Friendly faces and voices that will greet you in the office or on the phone. Their role is to help you and connect you with your Job Developer or Job Coach. They will do whatever is necessary to help make your experience with PiE as wonderful as possible. |
All staff attend trainings throughout the year in their individual areas of expertise. Additionally, staff participate in special trainings that may include specific disabilities, consumer rights and advocacy, diversity, ethics, health, and safety throughout the year. All staff that provide services to individuals are certified in First Aid and CPR.