Employment Services

The best, most-motivated, and most-reliable employees oftentimes have a disability. But all too frequently individuals with disabilities are overlooked and not given the chance they deserve to compete for available jobs. Many employers have found that hiring people with disabilities is not only the right thing to do, it's smart business.

The right person for the job
UDS Employment Services is a free employment service designed to meet both the needs of local community-minded employers and individuals with disabilities. We do this by matching qualified job applicants with employers who are looking for motivated, hard working employees. Our job candidates have skills in many areas: production, clerical, professional, sales, medical, retail and other.

We make it easy
After a person has been referred to us by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, UDS employment counselors work one-on-one with that individual through all phases of the employment process, from vocational assessment to job development to job maintenance.

Our counselors also work closely with employers, providing free on-the-job training (if required) for new employees, advice on job accommodations, and follow-up reviews to make sure that the individual is performing well. In addition to full-time employees, we can provide pre-screened interns and temps. And partial wage re-imbursement may be available from the State.

Range of services

• Skills assessment
• Career counseling
• Job skills
• Resume creation
• Interview preparation
• Employer contacts
• Job development
• On-the-job training

Eligibility and scheduling
After being referred, placement and evaluation services are arranged on an individual basis. Job development efforts typically take place during regular business hours, but our staff is available to meet on-the-job training needs. Any adult with a disability is eligible dependent on funding. At this time, only Lancaster County and City residents are eligible.

Counties served in Pennsylvania:
Lancaster

Call for more information We are here to connect individuals with disabilities with employers find reliable employees. For more information call 717-397-6876.