Clients and Stakeholders
RISE Services’ mission is to help individuals get hired in the right positions. We are there every step of the way to assist individuals in becoming as independent as they want to be. Click on the button below and download our Referral form to get started:
RISE Services is Here for You
Below are some of the mission activities our trained staff uses to help our clients with rehabilitation and finding their places in society by implementing the following activities:
We carefully assess an individual’s skills, abilities, interests, educational level, and aptitude to determine realistic career options, and use this information to provide evaluation of an individual’s ability to perform specific jobs through job try-outs, also know as situational assessments.
We empower and assist individuals with addressing and overcoming any barriers they may have to employment so that once they receive an offer, they will be ready to work.
Conduct job search activities to identify available employment opportunities within the local labor market that closely match the individual’s skills, interests, and abilities. Assist individuals to obtain employment by supporting their efforts to complete job applications, interviews, and follow-up activities.
We provide individuals with one-to-one on-the-job training in order to offer support to both the individual and the employer. We help to ensure all parties that the job is done in the right way.
Gradually fade away from on-site training activities as the individual and the consumer are comfortable with the employment arrangement. Provide continued follow-up on a monthly basis to ensure job retention.
Workplace Hazard Information
RISE Services makes every effort to reduce physical or any other forms of risk in a client’s workplace. In order to achieve this, we have prepared a list of information on prevention tips for your review and understanding.
Every workplace has hazards. As an employer, you have a legal responsibility to look after your employees’ safety and protect them against health and safety hazards at work. In order to manage workplace health and safety and to help prevent accidents and sickness absence, it’s important to identify, monitor and reduce the risk associated with workplace hazards.
Simply put, workplace hazards are any aspect of work that cause health and safety risks and have the potential to harm.
Some hazards are more likely to be present in some workplaces than others, and depending on the work that you do, there will be hazards that are more or less relevant to your business. RISE Services will analyze each place of employment you obtain and list out specific hazards and exit plans for you to review with your job coach.
There are many types of workplace hazards, which tend to come under four main categories:
- Physical Hazards – the most common workplace hazards, including vibration, noise and slips, trips and falls
- Ergonomic Hazards – physical factors that harm the musculoskeletal system, such as repetitive movement, manual handling and poor body positioning
- Chemical Hazards – any hazardous chemical-based substance that can cause harm to your employees
- Biological Hazards – bacteria and viruses that can cause health effects, such as hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Legionnaire’s disease
Some of the most common health risks associated with workplace hazards include:
- Breathing Problems
- Skin Irritation
- Damage to muscles, bones and joints
- Hearing damage
- Reduced wellbeing
The best way to protect yourself and your employees from workplace hazards is to identify and manage them and take reasonable steps to prevent their potential to harm.
In order to control workplace hazards and eliminate or reduce the risk, you should take the following steps:
- Identify the hazard by carrying out a workplace risk assessment
- Determine how employees might be at risk
- Evaluate the risks
- Record and review hazards at least annually, or earlier if something changes
CARF Standard(s) 1.H.12.b(1)
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Satisfied Customers are Saying:
Since August 2019, RISE Services has been helping Individuals With Disabilities in Virginia and Maryland find stable jobs and helping them succeed in their professions. Read what our clients and their families have to say about us:
It’s been great working with our student. Even in the short amount of time he’s been working with us, I can see his growth. He comes in and gets right to work. He tackles all of his assignments, is willing to learn new things, and has really been a great addition to our team. I’m glad we found each other.
Tameka Smith
Tropical Smoothie Café – Fredericksburg and Urbana
Barbara is a dedicated professional who invests in developing community partnerships and creating opportunities for disadvantaged individuals. Her collaborative and solution-focused approach makes her a strong contributor in the community and an effective leader in the human services field. I enjoy her enthusiasm and passion for helping the people we serve.
Community Partner
Heather, my Job Coach, helped me get the job of my dreams. I’m making money and still have my benefits because she helped me with that, too.
Client
My son Lance is 17 years old. Diagnosed with high-function autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety at age 13. When I was told that DORS could help find Lance a job he was comfortable with and could manage with the help of a job coach, I was yes, that sounds amazing! It truly has been amazing! Lance is working at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and is doing fantastic. He is doing the duties asked of him and making his own money. I can’t thank RISE Services enough for helping provide the job coaches who are there to help Lance on the job. I have to give a shout-out to Derrick White Lance‘s job coach. He is a very dedicated young man to giving these young adults the self-esteem and confidence to do more than they think they are capable of. I’m very thankful for services like RISE Services & DORS
Myra White
