Unity Employment Services

Supporting Employment Goals and Workplace Success for People with Disabilities

Unity House helps people with disabilities gain competitive employment in the community.

At Unity Employment Services (UES), we help people:

Discover and develop their work skills and interests
Develop strategies to pursue and attain fulfilling jobs that meet their needs
Explore job opportunities in the community to find the best possible match
Complete job applications and build resumes
Schedule and prepare for job interviews
Transition to a work setting
Maintain open communication with employers and support providers

Qualified UES job coaches are available to accompany job seekers on interviews and to provide on-the-job training.

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Are you an employer in Central New York? Have a position to fill?

Partner with UES

Unity Employment Services (UES) is here to help you connect with talented job seekers with disabilities whose skills, interests, and strengths are a great match for your business. Discover motivated job seekers with disabilities who are eager to contribute their talents and be part of your team. We’ll work with you to understand your hiring needs and connect you with candidates who are a good fit for your open positions.

UES can help your new employee learn job duties, develop workplace skills, and adjust to your business’s routines and expectations. We also provide ongoing job coaching to help the people we support build confidence, work through challenges, and succeed on the job.

By welcoming people with disabilities to your team, you’re opening doors to meaningful employment while helping build a stronger, more inclusive community.

You may be eligible for wage subsidies, training reimbursements, or tax credits when you hire people with disabilities through eligible employment programs.

Career-Specific Vocational Training (CSVT)

CSVT includes specialized, industry-driven programs designed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain hands-on skills and secure competitive, integrated employment.

Community-Based Prevocational Services (CBP)

This service is designed for people with disabilities who want to work but may need additional guidance, training, or hands-on experience to prepare for a job. Through personalized support, individuals can explore career interests, recognize their strengths, and develop the skills needed to succeed in a workplace.

Participants have opportunities to practice workplace tasks, explore various job types, and build important social interaction skills. Training is tailored to help each person grow in confidence and prepare for future employment opportunities.

Supported Employment (SEMP)

SEMP provides individualized assistance to help people with disabilities obtain, maintain, and advance in paid employment in their communities. Support is tailored to each person's needs, interests, abilities, and career goals.

Services may include exploring job opportunities, connecting with employers, learning job responsibilities, receiving coaching at work, and developing strategies to maintain employment.

Amanda McManus
Direct of Unity Employment Services
315-253-6227 ext. 325
amanda.mcmanus@unityhouse.org

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After leaving an unfulfilling job, Robert Youngs, 38, was unsure of where he would land next.

Diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, he had long struggled with communication. It was hard to connect with coworkers — and even harder to ask for help.

He faced challenges that made finding fulfilling, inclusive work seem out of reach. But with the support of Unity Employment Services, Robert enrolled in a specialized food service training program that gave him both the technical skills and the self-assurance he needed to succeed.

Today, he’s learning even more at Mamma Maria New York Pizzeria in Auburn, eager to learn more and take on new challenges.