PFH Employment Services offers staff specialized in meeting the needs of people who are deaf/hard of hearing. Our staff consists of deaf and fluent ASL signers who develop a partnership with you in finding meaningful employment.

We are committed to serving individuals with hearing loss. Our team is trained specifically to work with a variety of individuals who are:

• Deaf
• Late-deafened
• Hard of hearing

Services Include:

• Specially designed vocational planning assessments of vocational goals considering the unique needs of people who rely on sign language for communication or have other barriers to employment presented by communication.
• Job placement, one-on-one support is available throughout the job placement process. This includes intervention with employers regarding accommodations that might be needed.
• Coordination with other community agencies and organizations.
• Ongoing support once a person is working, which may include:
• Job coaching and/or on-the-job training.
• Assistance with developing the necessary accommodations and work-site supports to ensure employment success.

Additional services available:

• Advocacy
• Information and referral to local organizations
• Deaf culture training to employers
• Sign language classes
• Assistance with benefits planning
• Videophone for community use