Resources for Finding the Right Job

Once you’re ready to start looking for a job, it can be hard to know where to start! You probably have lots of questions, such as: 

• “Who’s hiring?”
• “What am I qualified to do?”
• “What if I don’t have a resume?”
• “Do they hire people with disabilities?”
• “Will I fit in?”

Fortunately, there are LOTS of people and organizations that are ready to help you get started on your job search! 

Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation

Sometimes called “Nevada Voc Rehab,” this agency works with Nevadans who have disabilities, as well as business owners and employers, to foster inclusion and enable people with disabilities to participate in the workplace.

For individuals, this means helping to overcome barriers to finding jobs, improve professional skills for those who currently have jobs, and move from high school to careers or higher education.

For business owners and employers, it means developing short- and long-term strategies to address disability issues and ensure employees come to work equipped with the skills they need to succeed.

SSA’s Ticket to Work

The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program offers free training and employment support for those who receive Social Security disability benefits, are between the ages of 18 and 64, and want to work. You can still get those disability benefits while you train and look for work.

Job Boards, Placement Opportunities, and Advice

There are numerous websites dedicated specifically to connecting you with employers who have demonstrated interest in hiring people with disabilities. Here are just a few:

• AbilityOne.gov helps people who are blind or have significant disabilities find jobs with nationwide nonprofit agencies.
• Inclusively.com offers a platform for job seekers to search for jobs among a list of Success Enablers, or employers that offer modifications, accommodations, and opportunities for people with disabilities.
• USAJOBS, operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, offers tips for people with disabilities who want to get jobs with the federal government. You can also contact an individual federal agency’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) for help.
• JAN, the Job Accommodation Network, provides answers to questions about workplace accommodations.
• Disabled Person and AbilityJOBS are both job boards for people with disabilities.
• Disability Solutions is a nonprofit that offers an online job board, free webinars, and other resources.
• Getting Hired is a social networking and job search site for people with disabilities.
• Recruit Disability is a no-fee job board offered by The Sierra Group that connects job seekers, employment programs, and employers.
• Limeconnect.com is network of students and professionals with visible and nonvisible disabilities that provides members with opportunities to network with each other, participate in professional development, find scholarships, and more.
• Equal Opportunity Publications is a career guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities. Find articles, job postings, a list of companies now recruiting, and post your resume
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) on Disability lists organizations that provide assistance to job seekers with disabilities.

Try a Different Approach

It may be challenging for you to find jobs that align with your skills or personal needs. That doesn’t mean you can’t work. You can try one of these other approaches instead:

• • Consider applying with a temporary employment agency. Sometimes called temp services or staffing agencies, these businesses connect employers with workers for short-term or project-based jobs. Examples included Manpower or Kelly Services. These agencies serve a large number of industries, and they offer an opportunity to work for short periods of time when it’s convenient for you — you can turn down a job if you need to. Plus, many temporary placements can turn into permanent ones!
• Consider working from home or even self-employment. Many websites and employment agencies specifically hire remote workers, which may be a good fit if you have concerns about reliable transportation or adjusting to a workplace setting. You could also take a position such as pet sitting, either on your own or through a company like Care.com or Rover. You might even decide to start your own business, such as web design, freelance writing, or tutoring!