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DKA Supported Employment Program

Personalized Employment Support

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Your job search just got easier. Once you have completed a program application form, you will be paired up with one of our expert Employment Specialists who will work with you to discover and apply to open positions in our community. The goal of this program is to match workers with long-term, competitive and stable employment and offer the tools and support needed to help each individual reach their employment goals.

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Your Employment Specialist will assist you with:​

  • Determining your employment goals and creating specific and measurable plan to achieve them

  • Creating or updating your resume

  • Identifying appropriate job opportunities and providing job leads

  • Completing job applications and navigating the job search process

  • Conducting mock interviews and assistance with interview preparation

  • Understanding how employment may affect benefits

  • Connecting interested program participants with additional DKA classes, programs, work adjustment training opportunities, and case management/community resources.

  • Time unlimited retention services

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Supplementary Programs

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Your DKA Employment Specialist can help connect you with DKAs optional supplementary services to assist you in reaching your employment goals including:​

  • Personal Development Class

  • Employability Skills Class

  • Computer Skills Class

  • Work Adjustment Training Internships (WAT)

  • Vocational Counseling

  • Case Management

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Eligibility Requirements

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The first step is determining your eligibility through AHCCCS or DES Vocational Rehabilitation.  If you have questions about eligibility, call our office at (520) 790-7677.

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  • 18 years or older

  • Seeking Competitive Employment in the Pima County Area

  • Active AHCCCS insurance coverage with an SMI designation through Arizona Complete Health, Banner, United Healthcare, or American Indian Health program/Behavioral health services.

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DKA is an Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Specialty Provider. 

*Potential clients MUST either be referred by DES Vocational Rehabilitation, or be receiving AHCCCS health benefits with either Arizona Complete Health (AZCH), Banner Health, American Indian, or United Health Care. Once they submit a self-referral form, we will reach out to schedule a clinical assessment with our staff to determine eligibility. These requirements do not apply to our Dress for Success Men's clothing closet. 

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DKA, Inc. complies with all applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. DKA provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you believe your rights have been violated you may file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email to DKA, Inc., 1502 E. Broadway, Tucson AZ 85719 or Phone: 520 790-7677; Fax: 790-7786; or Email: Cfoster@Dkajobs.com

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You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD) Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html

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