Our Employment Programs

Find an employment program that's just right for you!

Our programs & services are individualized for everyone. We want you to succeed! Our team can help you map your career goals, identify and try out jobs you might like, build a training plan, and in some cases, even continue to support you throughout your career. Thousands of individuals have found meaningful employment and independence in our employment programs.

We Offer Six Employment Programs in Washington State:

Individual Employment Program

Program Partners:
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Our Individual Employment program is a statewide leader in providing employment services to adults with disabilities. Our goal is to give you the support you need to be an independent, contributing member in your community.

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Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS)

Program Partners:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

In partnership with WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), our Pre-Employment Transition Services offer youth, ages 14-21 who utilize Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) or 504 plans (Accommodations) services to prepare them for the world of work.

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High-School Transition Program

Program Partners:
Thurston County
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

High School Transition Program is a team effort providing support and guidance as you prepare to transition from high school to the work place. Morningside staff will work with you, your parents, your school staff and counselors to help you identify your career interests and to build a plan to get you there.

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Project SEARCH

Program Partners:
Olympia School District
The Evergreen State College
Thurston County
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Project SEARCH is a nine month school-to-work program for students with disabilities on the The Evergreen State College campus. Started in 2009, it is a collaborative effort between Morningside, The Evergreen State College, and Olympia School District, and is funded in part by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Foundational Community Supports

Program Partners:
Wellpoint

Foundational Community Supports (FCS) is a program offering benefits for supportive housing and supported employment for Apple Health-eligible beneficiaries with complex needs.

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Community Protection Program

Program Partners:
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Our Community Protection Program assists individuals who require extensive support, or 24 hour line-of-sight supervision, to work safely in their communities. Morningside is the oldest provider of these services in Washington. Our program provides a structured, therapeutic environment for persons with community protection issues. The program works with the state’s voluntary Community Protection Program, which Washington started routing though waiver funding (through DDA and counties). 

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Our Programs

Individual Employment Program
Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS)
High-School Transition Program
Project SEARCH
Foundational Community Supports
Community Protection Program

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How do I get started?

Contact Morningside staff at any of our six locations to find the right program for you. To learn more about how Morningside's employment process works, visit Our Process page.

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