I AM ABLE® Employment Helpline
Free Information on Job Support Services Call (844) I-AM-ABLE
California-based referral services – some programs only available in Placer, Sacramento, and San Diego Counties.
Call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253 to learn about job resources available for people with disabilities as well as military veterans and former foster youth in the Placer, Sacramento, and San Diego County areas.
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 for advice. 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 am and 6:00 pm (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, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work, can be emailed to referrals@prideindustries.com.
PRIDE Industries Youth Employment Services (YES!) Program provides career and educational support services to Opportunity Youth, 16 to 24 years of age, who are at risk of disconnection or are disconnected from education or employment. Opportunity youth include youth with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, current or former foster youth, and living and/or attending schools in communities of concentrated poverty and other barriers to employment. Career and Educational support services are offered in person, and remote services are offered in Placer and Sacramento County. Career and education preparation training for students with disabilities ages 16-21 is 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 Regional Center.
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is for Californians with disabilities to obtain and retain employment and maximize their equality and ability to live independently in their communities. Click here for more information or to apply for the 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 diagnosis and assessment of eligibility and help plan, access, coordinate, and monitor the services and support needed for a developmental disability. For general information on Regional Center services, visit the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website or contact your local Regional Center 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
Our service area includes 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 our California-based service area or PRIDE Industries has jobs near you, a Helpline representative will call you within 3 business days, to explore your needs. This conversation typically lasts 15 minutes. We are experiencing a high volume of requests and are working diligently to get back to you as quickly as possible. If you don’t hear back within five business days, you can email us at peoplewithdisabilitieshelpline@prideindustries.com
If you are outside our California-based service area, 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, job boards, job centers, and other helpful resources 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 our California-based service area, a Helpline representative may schedule a telephone appointment with you and a staff member so you can learn more about PRIDE Industries programs and services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. These programs and services are by referral only.
We accept referrals from the California Department of Rehabilitation, Alta California, North Bay, and San Diego Regional Centers, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work in our service area. Referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work 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 you can apply for services, along with other community resources that may be helpful on your journey to employment. The application process can vary between agencies. Department of Rehabilitation may take 3 months or longer to approve services. Regional Centers may take 6 months or longer to be approved for services.
If you are approved for services and have a referral from Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, or Social Security’s Ticket to Work call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253 to connect with an Employment Specialist or Case Manager to begin the intake process.
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FAQs
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Yes! Check out our job portal. It features a range of jobs for people with disabilities. You can search by category or location. Call us if you’d like one of our representatives to show you how it works.
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Based on your unique situation and goals, we can advise you on job services, training, and employment. We can also introduce you to key agencies and helpful programs.
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Workplace readiness is key. Together, we’ll help you develop important skills for jobs, vocations, and life. In addition, you can participate in various training courses throughout the year. These are linked to specific skills and industries.
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A rewarding career enables you to live independently. We can help you achieve this goal by connecting you with vocational training, employment placement, paid internships, and a wide variety of career services to support people with disabilities.
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Yes. Learn more about the Veterans Employment Advantage Program, or call on (844) 426-2253. We’re proud to be named among the U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies. You can also unlock opportunities for employment on 17 military bases across the USA.
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If you’re 18 years or older, we can provide resource support as you achieve your goals. Call our Employment Helpline to learn more about job coaching, mentoring, paid internships, and vocational training. Learn more about our job preparation and placement programs. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time work, we are ready to support former foster and at-risk youth.
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No matter what you’ve been through, we can help you put the basics in place, starting with safe housing and other essentials. Together, we’ll ensure you know which organizations to contact for the right support. Then, once you’re settled, we’ll offer guidance for job training, placement and other services.
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Our helpline is fully funded by generous donors like you! Since 2021, this one-of-a-kind resource has connected nearly 3,500 people with disabilities to employment, training, and government and community resources.
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Opportunity for Lasting Employment
PRIDE Industries offers opportunity for lasting employment for people with diverse abilities who are often overlooked and experience high numbers 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
Learn employment and independent living skills.
Veterans
Transition into a rewarding civilian career.
Youth
Create a successful and independent adult life.
Survivors
Find your career and build your future.
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. This recognizes that we have made a specific 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 to the organization’s mission.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
CARF accreditation means that the CARF-accredited provider is committed to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting 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. And, 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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