I AM ABLE® Employment Helpline
For free Information on Job Support Services Call (844) I-AM-ABLE
We offer California-based employment services including employment coaching, job preparation, and job placement. Some programs are only available in Sacramento, Roseville, San Diego, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Auburn, Woodland, Chico, Yuba City, and Placerville.
Call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253 to learn about job resources available for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the Sacramento, Roseville, San Diego, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Auburn, Woodland, Chico, Yuba City, and Placerville areas.
Looking for personalized support on your path to employment? Then let’s get started! Our FREE Helpline services are built on over 60 years of commitment to making employment accessible to everyone.
Not sure who you should contact at the Department of Rehabilitation (also referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation)? We have the answer to this and other questions. Turn to us when you need information about career opportunities. We also offer advice on open positions within PRIDE Industries.
Our I AM ABLE Helpline will be closed from Dec. 24, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023
Looking for support on your path to employment designed specifically for you? Let’s get started, together! All of our Helpline services are free, built on over 55 years of commitment to making employment more accessible to everyone.
Not sure who you should contact at the Department of Rehabilitation (also referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation)? We can help. You can turn to us with questions or advice. We also offer advice on training and open positions within PRIDE Industries and our partners.
Our Employment Helpline is accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253
We’re available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (PST)
General Information
PRIDE Industries offers referral-based employment services. We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation; Alta California, North Bay, and San Diego Regional Centers; as well as Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. Referrals can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com.
PRIDE Industries Youth Employment Services (YES!) Program provides career and post-secondary education counseling to opportunity youth (16 to 24 years old). Opportunity youth include youth with disabilities, youth experiencing homelessness, current or former foster youth, and youth living and/or attending schools in communities of concentrated poverty or other barriers to employment. Career and post-secondary education counseling is offered in person and remotely in both Placer and Sacramento Counties. Career preparation services for students with disabilities aged 16–21 are provided in the following counties (remotely and with some hybrid availability): El Dorado, Lake, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Shasta, Stanislaus, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties. These services do not require a referral from the Department of Rehabilitation or a Regional Center.
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) determines eligibility for services for Californians with disabilities. Once eligibility is determined, the DOR will match people with qualified disabilities to programs and organizations that can help them prepare, find, and apply for jobs. Click here for more information or to apply for Department of Rehabilitation Services. Connect with a DOR counselor to prevent the loss of social security benefits once you gain employment.
California Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services for people with qualifying disabilities. Regional centers also develop, purchase, and coordinate the services in each person’s Individual Program Plan. For general information about Regional Center services, visit the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website or contact your local Regional Center through the Regional Center Listings – CA Department of Developmental Services. To prevent the loss of social security benefits once you gain employment, connect with a Regional Center service coordinator.
Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce. Click here to learn more about the Ticket to Work program.
What to expect when you contact our Helpline
We offer California-based employment services including employment coaching, job preparation, and job placement. Some programs are only available in Sacramento, Roseville, San Diego, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Auburn, Woodland, Chico, Yuba City, and Placerville.
Once you contact the Helpline via phone or web form submission, you can expect the following:
If you are in one of our California service areas, or if PRIDE Industries has jobs near you, a Helpline representative will call you within three business days to explore your needs. This conversation typically lasts 15 minutes. A Helpline representative may ask if they can follow up with you by phone or email. An email would include links to government and community resources such as job boards, job centers, and other helpful services in your area.
We are experiencing a high volume of requests but will work diligently to get back to you as quickly as possible. If you don’t hear from us within five business days, you can email us at peoplewithdisabilitieshelpline
@prideindustries.com
If you are outside our California service areas, and PRIDE Industries does not have jobs near you, you will receive an email within five business days with links to government and community resources (including job boards, job centers, and other helpful services in your area).
Next steps:
A Helpline representative may ask if they can follow up with you by phone or email with links to government and community resources, job boards, job centers, and other resources in your area.
If PRIDE Industries does have jobs near you, you will receive an email with links to our current job openings. You can also search for available jobs in your area by clicking here.
If you are in one of our California service areas, a Helpline representative may schedule a telephone appointment with you and a staff member so that you can learn more about PRIDE Industries programs and services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. These programs and services are available by referral only.
We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation; Alta California, North Bay, and San Diego Regional Centers; and Social Security’s Ticket to Work program in our service areas. Referrals can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com.
Following your appointment, our staff will email you the contact information for your local Department of Rehabilitation and/or Regional Center so that you can apply for services. We’ll also send information about other community resources that may be helpful on your journey to employment. The application process can vary between agencies. The Department of Rehabilitation may take three months or longer to approve services. Regional Centers may take six months or longer to approve services.
If you are approved for services and have a referral from the Department of Rehabilitation, a Regional Center, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work program, call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253 to connect with an Employment Specialist or Case Manager to begin the intake process through PRIDE Industries.
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FAQs
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Check out our job portal for open jobs at PRIDE Industries in your area. You can filter your search by category or location. Some jobs are part of our federal AbilityOne contract and must be filled by a person with a disability. This is clearly noted at the top of the job description and highlighted in gray.
For assistance submitting a job application, visit your local American Job Center: American Job Centers
Local to the Sacramento area? The PRIDE Industries Career Hub in Citrus Heights offers both in-person and virtual employment services. Drop-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., and by appointment only on Fridays. For more information, call (916) 676-2540 or email CareerHub@prideindustries.com or visit Career Hub - PRIDE Industries.
PRIDE Industries offers referral-based programs and services to people with disabilities and others who face barriers to employment. A representative can schedule a telephone appointment with you and a member of our staff to learn more about PRIDE Industries employment services. These services include: skills and other assessments, workplace readiness preparation, interview skill development, resume-building assistance, job coaching, and help submitting job applications. PRIDE Industries offers these services in these California cities: Sacramento, Roseville, San Diego, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Auburn, Woodland, Chico, Yuba City, and Placerville.
Before we can help you, we must have a referral from an appropriate agency. We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation, as well as the Alta California, North Bay, and San Diego Regional Centers in our service area. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation or Regional Centers can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com. Need help obtaining a referral? We can help put you in touch with the right agency.
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Based on your needs, we can advise you on PRIDE Industries programs, services, and job openings. We can also refer you to government and community resources.
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A representative can schedule a telephone appointment with you and a member of our staff to learn more about PRIDE Industries employment services. These services include: skills and other assessments, workplace readiness preparation, interview skill development, resume-building assistance, job coaching, and help submitting job applications. PRIDE Industries offers these services in these California cities: Sacramento, Roseville, San Diego, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Auburn, Woodland, Chico, Yuba City, and Placerville.
Before we can help you, we must have a referral from an appropriate agency. We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation, as well as the Alta California, North Bay, and San Diego Regional Centers in our service area. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation or Regional Centers can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com. Need help obtaining a referral? We can help put you in touch with the right agency.
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PRIDE Industries is an Employment Network (EN) for the Ticket to Work program. We can virtually assist California residents aged 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to explore full-time work. A Ticket to Work Representative can help with benefits counseling, interview skill development, resume building, submitting job applications, navigating the Ticket to Work program, career planning, job leads, employment support, post-employment support, and job accommodations.
To get started, call the PRIDE Industries I-AM-ABLE Helpline to schedule a telephone appointment with a member of our Ticket to Work staff.
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We’re proud to be named a Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine. We work with 17 military bases across the U.S. and employ hundreds of military veterans.
You can view our current job openings here: Careers - PRIDE Industries
To match your military skills and experience to current job openings, use our Military Skills Translator: PRIDE Industries Military Skills Translator
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A representative can schedule a telephone appointment with you and a member of our staff to learn more about PRIDE Industries employment services. These services include: skills and other assessments, workplace readiness preparation, interview skill development, resume-building assistance, and help submitting job applications. PRIDE Industries offers these services to former foster and at-risk youth aged 16-24 in the Sacramento, CA area.
We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation and Alta California Regional Centers. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation or a Regional Center can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com. Need help obtaining a referral? We can help put you in touch with the right agency.
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A representative can schedule a telephone appointment with you and a member of our staff to learn more about PRIDE Industries employment services. These services include: skills and other assessments, workplace readiness preparation, interview skill development, resume-building assistance, and help submitting job applications. PRIDE Industries offers these services to trafficking survivors aged 16-24 in the Sacramento, CA area.
We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation and Alta California Regional Centers. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation or a Regional Center can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com. Need help obtaining a referral? We can help put you in touch with the right agency.
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Opportunity for Lasting Employment
PRIDE Industries offers opportunities for lasting employment for people with diverse abilities, who are often overlooked and experience a high level of unemployment and underemployment. Through personalized employment coaching, job preparation, and job placement, we help individuals realize their true potential and contribute to their communities.
Disabilities
For people with disabilities in select California counties. Learn employment and independent living skills.
Youth
For former foster and at-risk youth in select California counties. Create a successful and independent adult life.
Survivors
For trafficking survivors living in Sacramento County. Find your career and build your future.
Veterans
For veterans of all military branches, check out our job listings here.
A career with PRIDE Industries is a career with PURPOSE.
3-Year CARF Accreditation
PRIDE Industries holds the prestigious three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an international, nonprofit health and human services accreditor. CARF accreditation is a recognition of our commitment to put the needs of our participants at the center of the services we design and deliver, and that we strive to continuously improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service quality and delivery.
In part, this accreditation recognizes PRIDE Industries for:
- Providing excellent employment services, employee development services, and employment planning services.
- Being highly regarded in the community and building positive relationships with partners and employees.
- Holding safety as a high priority.
- High satisfaction from persons served, families, and other stakeholders.
- Longevity of leadership, which provides continuity for our mission.
CARF accreditation means that the CARF-accredited provider is committed to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting the preferences of individuals (cultural or otherwise), and providing the best quality of care possible. It also shows that the accredited organization values the feedback and input of their customers with disabilities and is accountable to the community. Finally, accreditation demonstrates that an organization has opened its service delivery and business processes to outside scrutiny to improve the quality of its programs.
Our I AM ABLE Helpline will be closed from Dec. 24, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023
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