Finding a job isn’t about landing any position; it’s about discovering a fulfilling career that matches a job seeker’s unique abilities, interests, skills, and strengths. As an employment specialist, your role is crucial in helping individuals recognize these qualities in themselves and create a framework for their employment journey. Various tools that can help a… Read more »
Employment Specialists
The Dual Diagnosis Dilemma
In last month’s Shared Solutions, we discussed support and treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, specifically intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and substance abuse. In this post, we focus on I/DD and mental health, often referred to as a type of dual diagnosis. Unlike a co-occurring disorder, when one condition may be caused by another… Read more »