Employers
As a smart businessperson, you know that companies rise and fall on the strength of their personnel. At no cost to you, Hope Services brings you a large talent pool of pre-screened, qualified candidates who can expand your workforce and enhance your profitability.
Reasons Why
Not only are you helping people living with disabilities find a fulfilling career, you might be surprised at the incentives provided for businesses & organizations who partner with Hope Services to find the right talent. You’ll be able to receive financial accommodations on pre-qualified candidates who have already gone through extensive training.
Employer Incentives
Veterans Opportunity to Work
Employers who hire and train qualified, service-disabled veterans may qualify for up to 50% of the veteran’s salary for the first six months of employment.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Employers who hire persons from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can receive a $9,600 tax credit. HOPE Services customers meet WOTC criteria.
Americans with Disabilities Act Small Business Credit
Businesses with fewer than 30 employees or less than $1 million in revenue can receive a tax credit of 50% of the cost of workplace accommodations provided for an employee with disabilities (maximum $5,000 per year).
Federal Bonding Program
At no cost to the employer, the U.S. Department of Labor provides Fidelity Bonds that cover the first six months of employment for “at risk” job seekers.
Helpful Articles
Pasco County Resources For Persons Living With Disabilities
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6. Innovating During A Pandemic – w/ Guest James Sutherland
Cindy and Nicole talk with Community Consultant, James Sutherland, about discovering new ways to find solutions to the challenges of COVID-19. James Sutherland brings his unique perspective on what he is seeing taking place with individuals and organizations around him who have stepped up to bring a positive impact in their communities.
Partnering with Hope Services
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5. Helpful Resources for Those Living With Disabilities – w/ Guests Mike Fasano and Tim Couet
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Coping During A Time of Uncertainty
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Understanding and Teaching Self-Advocacy
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Don’t Give Up
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4. Is There Anybody Out There?
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3. Coping During A Time Of Uncertainty
Alison Austin of Hope Services joins us on this episode to talk about mental health and how we can better cope during COVID-19 and other times of isolation and uncertainty.
2. Understanding & Teaching Self-Advocacy
How important is it to teach self-advocacy to someone living with disabilities? Cindy Bray and Nicole Woodruff of Hope Services discuss how they have helped teach self-advocacy that has helped them in everyday activities to even completing a successful job interview. Cindy also presents three important aspects of self-advocacy that you, as a parent/guardian/friend of someone living with disabilities can start teaching today.