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Click here to access the Employ Florida Help Center for assistance with Work Registration for Reemployment Assistance benefits. Screen Reader Theme Abilities Work Welcome Job Seekers Employers Resources About Employ Florida En Español Sign In / Register Search for a Job Enter a keyword and/or city or ZIP code and radius to search for jobs in your area. 5 miles 10 miles 25 miles 50 miles Statewide Job Type Internships Work Experience Paid Jobs All Jobs Employer Options Find a Candidate Post a Job Opening Job Market Trends Labor Market Information Email your questions about Employ Florida or call our Employ Florida Help Desk toll-free at 1-800-438-4128. Text Size Welcome We Have What You Need...A Qualified Workforce. The Florida Abilities Work portal in Employ Florida is designed to meet the needs of Florida employers looking to hire qualified job seekers with disabilities and the job seekers who are trying to find that next great job. You can find information to help match employers with job seekers who have a disability, as well as resources for support services. Employers can list available jobs on Employ Florida or search for potential employees who have disabilities at Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) . Job seekers with disabilities can search for available jobs on the Employ Florida. The Abilities Work” Help Desk is here to assist employers and job seekers with disabilities in navigating the disability support system as seamlessly as possible and to link employers to a qualified workforce. For assistance, please call the Abilities Work Help Desk toll-free at (844) 245-3405 or email AbilitiesWorkHD@vr.fldoe.org. Job Seekers The Abilities Work” Help Desk is here to assist employers and job seekers with disabilities in navigating the disability support system as seamlessly as possible. For assistance, please call the Help Desk toll-free at (844) 245-3405 or email AbilitiesWorkHD@vr.fldoe.org. The Florida Abilities Work portal in Employ Florida was created to meet the needs of Florida employers who wish to hire qualified job seekers with disabilities and the job seekers who are trying to find that next great job. We want to make finding and keeping a job a reality for you. Choosing to work can change your life. If you have a disability and want to work, you can get started right here. This website will connect you with the right people to explore your options. Having a job and a steady income can set you on the path to self-sufficiency. You may access a variety of workforce services through any of the CareerSource centers located across Florida. Staff can help you with conducting job searches, finding employers, building an effective resume, signing up for training and education programs, getting information about the benefits associated with the Ticket to Work program, and more. At the centers, you can work with professional disability specialists who will work with you to identify resources that can remove barriers to employment and develop connections with employers. They serve as a resource to the workforce development community to make sure employers know about federal, state, local and private programs that directly affect people with disabilities and their entering and remaining in the workforce. If you have a disability and need help in getting or keeping a job, you can also contact Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to see if you qualify for services. If you are blind or visually impaired, you can contact the Division of Blind Services for help in living your life with as much independence and self-direction as possible. Both agencies have offices statewide. You can find the VR office directory at rehabworks.org/office_directory.shtml. A person who has or might have a developmental disability, or their authorized representative also may apply for services at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ADP) office in their region. The supports and services for Floridians with developmental disabilities are paid for with tax dollars and are administered through APD’s six regional offices around the state. Employ Florida Employ Florida is the State of Florida’s official job search website. One of its benefits is that job listings are brought in from thousands of other websites and are available with one easy job search. Job Fairs If you are not comfortable with websites and prefer to meet in person the people who represent the companies you are interested in, job fairs might be your answer. However, keep in mind that, just as you are meeting them for the first time, employers are also meeting you for the first time. Make sure that you dress accordingly and have a prepared resume with you. It is always best to target your resume for a specific job. You might ask, "How do you prepare for so many employers with so many different job opportunities?" The answer is preparation. Most job fairs will announce ahead of time a list of the employers and the positions they have open. By tweaking each resume to fit each job you are interested in, you will be able to present yourself in a more positive light. For information about local job fairs, check your local papers, contact your local CareerSource center, or visit the job fairs link at www.floridajobs.org USAJOBS USAJOBS is the official job website for the U.S. Federal Government and your one stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. The Federal Government is actively recruiting and hiring people with disabilities. They offer a variety of exciting jobs, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. A new rule that took effect in March 2014 requires most federal contractors to ensure that people with disabilities account for at least 7 percent of workers within each job group in their workforce. People First! People First is the source for anyone seeking a career in public service in Florida State Government. Ticket to Work If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, then you have a Ticket to Work. Social Security’s Ticket to Work program offers people with disabilities an opportunity to achieve greater independence by providing choices in employment services and access to meaningful work. You can also contact a disability specialist Employers The Abilities Work” Help Desk is here to assist employers and job seekers with disabilities in navigating the disability support system as seamlessly as possible. For assistance, please call the Help Desk toll-free at (844) 245-3405 or email AbilitiesWorkHD@vr.fldoe.org. Finding qualified and dependable employees is one of the greatest challenges many business leaders face. People with disabilities have the talents, skills, and abilities you need. They are dependable, enthusiastic and some of the most loyal employees you will find. Many of America’s finest companies seek and hire people with disabilities, and they have found it to be an appropriate and effective business move. Why not join them? "There are plenty of capable people with disabilities out there to hire. They do a great job and become part of the company family."Joe Pores, Call 4 Health Where Can I Find New Employees? Employ Florida website can be a valuable tool for you in recruiting highly trained and motivated people in your community. The CareerSource centers can be a very cost effective and beneficial resource and partner in meeting your employment needs. To register or to create a job order, log on to Employ Florida. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) can help you with your staffing needs. It is a win-win situation for both employees and employers. VR offers, qualified applicants, technical assistance and advice on accommodations, if needed, on-site Disability Awareness Training, reimbursement for On-the-Job Training costs including the trainee’s salary, and necessary accommodations. Recruitment Services Post job openings, find qualified candidates, and access a wide variety of information...