Business Details
Empowering Employment and Community Living in Billings
Job Connection is a private non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adults with barriers to employment and community living. Since our founding, we have specialized in supported employment and living services through government agency contracts. Our individualized approach combines job placement, on-the-job training, and life skills development to create lasting matches between clients and employers.We prioritize holistic growth through programs addressing transportation education, financial literacy, and community integration. Our team of professionals advocates equally for employers and employees while maintaining high standards for workplace ethics and performance. With offices in Billings, Montana, we serve as a bridge connecting individuals to meaningful employment and community resources.
Services
Supported Employment
Community Living
Job Training
Driver Education
Life Skills Classes
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized job coaching with one-on-one support throughout employment transitions
- Our community integration programs include transportation education and life skills training
- We maintain equal advocacy for employers and employees in workplace relationships
- Our flexible programming adapts to each client's unique barriers and skill development needs
- We provide specialized classes addressing workplace ethics and professional communication
Services
Supported Employment
Our Supported Employment program creates customized job matches through comprehensive assessments and on-site job coaching. We partner with local businesses to identify opportunities that align with each client's abilities and interests. Clients receive gradual support fading as they gain workplace proficiency while maintaining ongoing follow-along services.
Community Living
Community Living services develop daily living skills through structured training in budgeting, cooking, and transportation navigation. Our staff provides personalized guidance to enhance personal independence while connecting clients with local community resources and social opportunities.
Driver Education
Driver Education programs prepare clients for Montana's written permit exam through manual instruction and practice testing. We facilitate access to driving instructors while emphasizing transportation independence as a pathway to employment opportunities.
Life Skills Classes
Life Skills Classes cover workplace ethics, conflict resolution, and professional communication. Courses like Bridges to Employment and Moral Reconation Therapy address behavioral development and self-improvement to strengthen employment readiness and personal growth.
Job Training
Job Training programs combine task analysis with on-the-job instruction to develop workplace competencies. Our job coaches create detailed performance expectations and provide gradual support while ensuring clients meet employer standards and workplace requirements.
People
Matt Robertson
President
Matt Robertson leads Job Connection's board with a commitment to expanding employment opportunities for adults with special needs. He advocates for community integration through strategic partnerships and policy development.
Pam Bailey
Vice President
Pam Bailey supports program development as Vice President, focusing on improving access to supported living services. She works to strengthen connections between clients and community resources across Montana.
Patti Vierthaler
Treasurer
Patti Vierthaler manages financial operations while promoting fiscal responsibility in program expansion. She ensures funding sources align with organizational goals for sustainable service delivery.
Nancy Rice
Secretary
Nancy Rice maintains organizational records and facilitates communication between board members. She focuses on operational efficiency while supporting policy implementation across all programs.
Dan Vierthaler
Board Member
Dan Vierthaler contributes to strategic planning initiatives, emphasizing transportation accessibility improvements. He works to expand mobility options that enhance employment and community participation opportunities for clients.
Questions
What services does Job Connection offer?
We provide supported employment, community living programs, job training, driver education, and life skills classes to help adults overcome employment barriers.
How does the job placement process work?
We conduct client assessments, identify job opportunities, provide on-site job coaching, and gradually reduce support as clients gain independence in their roles.
Do you serve individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we specialize in supporting adults with various barriers to employment through customized programs and workplace accommodations.
Are your services free?
We contract with government agencies to provide services at no direct cost to clients through funded programs and community partnerships.
How can employers partner with you?
Employers can collaborate by offering job opportunities, participating in skills assessments, and working with our job coaches to create inclusive workplaces.
