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MRC Twin Cities Retention & Disability Services

MRC began offering job-retention support to consumers through Certified Extended Employment Services in 1987 and added a full range of support services in 1991.

Extended Employment (EE) provides on-the-job support after short-term job coaching has ended. EE is funded through a contract with the State of Minnesota.

Worksite Support provides assistance with time time management, checklists, written instruction sheets, interpersonal and communication skills, attendance, punctuality, travel and day care issues as well as workstation ergonomics and software training.

Case Management Services offers third-party coaching on matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA) regarding disability accomodations, changes in medical or disability status, and performace problems that may include: disability disclosure, identification of limitations related to the job and practical accommodation solutions.

Job Site Analysis and Ergonomic Assessments provides assessments of essential job functions and accommodation needs with written recommendations.

Independent Living Skills Assessments determine independence needs, issues and barriers that keep the consumer from being as independent as possible in theri daily lives. Ther assessment includes meal planning, nutrition, housekeeping, home safety, budgeting and financial management, healthcare, transportation and community services.

ADAAA – Understanding and Managing Employees with Disabilities in the Workplace Seminar is a 4-hour overview of the ADAAA, effective communication and disability terms, defining chronic and changing disabilities and examples, steps to an effective accommodations process, ways to handle co-worker questions, and accommodation solutions to real life scenarios. This is an employer or agency based group seminar that can accommodate from 10 – 40 people.

Click here for a detailed flyer on MRC Worksite Support Services (PDF format)

For more information about MRC Retention & Disability Services, call 612-752-8140 or 612-752-8126.