Transitional Employment
Companies benefit from TE. They find enthusiastic, trained workers at prevailing wages, and guaranteed stability for jobs that typically have high turnover. If a member must be absent, another member or a staff worker fills in. And when a member moves to another assignment, after six to nine months, Threshold trains the replacement. All placements are part-time, generally 15-20 hours per week, therefore, the positions do not require any employee benefits such as sick leave, vacation time, holidays, or overtime.

Employers who participate in Threshold's Transitional Employment program are eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Call (919) 682-4124 for more information, or go to the IRS page.

Each year more than 20 Threshold members work in more than 15 TE positions provided by several companies in Durham, including the Ninth St. Bakery, Washington-Duke Inn and Golf Club, Timmons Fabrication, Angus Barn, and Duke University.

Supported Employment
Supported Employment (SE) provides similar support to members who are seeking or have moved into more permanent employment. SE is designed to ease members’ integration into long-term jobs by providing a direct referral from the clubhouse to the employer, as well as some initial on-job-training and assistance where it may be needed. This often includes a full job search, assistance with application forms, resumes and cover letters, as well as help with obtaining needed items such as appropriate clothing for the chosen job.

Once comfortably settled in the job, Threshold staff members maintain contact with the working member through both personal and telephone communication. Additional support is provided through bi-monthly Employment Dinners and other less formal settings as needed. The involvement of Threshold staff also provides a level of support to the company that may initially be unsure about hiring a member for a permanent job.

Even as members achieve a level of confidence that allows them to obtain and maintain jobs without direct assistance from Threshold, the clubhouse continues to function as a vital support to these independent workers. Clubhouse sponsored social events offer additional opportunities after work hours for working members to seek support and validation of their achievements.

For more information about our Employment Programs or how your company can become a Transitional Employment partner, please contact Employment Director Phil Wintermute at 919 682-4124, or p.wintermute@thresholdclubhouse.org.

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