Find

Our job coaches work one-on-one with each person to determine his/her interests and the type of work that is best for them. Often employers are contacted to help carve out various tasks that could be done on a part-time basis.

Get

Once a job has been found, job coaches teach the individual the specific skills they will need to be successful at their job.

Keep

In order to keep a job, Unicorn Centers provides ongoing employer support. The Not-So-Secret to our Success? Job Coaches!

• Job coaches visit the employee and his/her supervisor frequently
• Job coaches will step in and provide additional training and support when there is change:
  • New supervisor
  • New task assignments
  • Conflict resolution
• We also advocate and celebrate the employee’s success!
  • Help them train for possible promotions
  • Advocate for raises
  • Identify safety and care issues

Let’s get started!

Looking for a job? If you are an adult with IDD and you would like help getting a job in the community, please complete and submit our Client Interest Form below.

Looking to HIRE for a job? If you are a business leader and are interested in hiring a person with IDD or you are interested in exploring the option of carving out a job at your company and hiring a person with IDD, please contact Valerie Blackmon at 210.448.2231 or [email protected]

Unicorn Centers, through a network with The Texas Workforce Commission, local employers and trained, experienced staff, provides participants with an array of services designed to enhance employment.

Interested in learning more about employment for people with IDD. CLICK HERE to read “2021 Career Guide for People with Disabilities.”

The Power of Three

1. Employee + 2. Employer + 3. Job Coach

Watch our video on our Job Coaching program

Patronize our Partners! CLICK HERE for the list of the businesses who employ our clients. We are dedicated to supporting the businesses who support our clients!