Employers, Hire Talent!

Community Integrated Services (CIS) is Greater Philadelphia’s largest supported employment agency, serving Southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire state of Delaware.

Why Hire through CIS.

Workers with disabilities represent a diverse talent pool that can offer a wealth of benefits to your business. The employee hired through CIS receives support through the hiring, onboarding, and training processes. CIS Employment Specialists, or ‘Job Coaches’, provide on-the-job support to help workers learn to perform the functions of their job effectively and acclimate to the culture of your business. These services are provided on either a short- or long-term basis, depending on the needs of each worker and each business.

Hiring workers with disabilities isn’t just good for the community – it provides tangible ROI and benefits your bottom line.

Working with our team of experts, your company can:

Access an untapped talent pool

Dramatically reduce turnover

Reduce hiring costs

Corporate social responsibility

Realize tax credit and incentives

“Diana from CIS has worked with my son for about two and a half years as his lead Job Coach, and my son has made great strides as a result. I love the way that Diana gets him, and the way she’s fostered his relationships with his colleagues. My son is showing real improvement in his ability to take charge, his social skills and his productivity. In short, we couldn’t ask for a better Job Coach.”

Sonia

Mother of a CIS participant

“My Job Developer at CIS really hears me when I tell her about the work I want to be doing—working in an office, helping my community, or [helping] other people with disabilities. I used to work in a supermarket and I didn’t want to go back [to a job like that]. CIS works hard to find you the best job, not just any job.”

Chaz

Participant

“CIS was able to custom fit a job for my son where he was extremely successful, productive, and most important of all, happy! He’s making money for himself, but he is also gaining self-respect, and learning responsibility and self-dependence to further his success.”

Joanne

Mother of a CIS participant

“Working with CIS has been an amazing journey. I’m sure I can speak for my classmates as well when I say that Project Career Launch and CIS has given us the confidence and motivation into finding and getting employment in any career that we choose.”

Desiree

Project Career, Launch participant

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Does an employer need to sign a contract to work with CIS?

No. The CIS-supported employee is no different from any other member of your team, and is held to the same standards and practices. Our role is to ensure success for the employee and satisfaction for the employer.

Is there any cost to the employer?

No. There is absolutely no cost to the employer. CIS is a non-profit agency and is funded through various public and private sources.

How do you find job candidates?

The individuals we work with have been prescreened and assessed for skills, interest areas, and support needs – any job candidate we offer is ready to get to work, and we’ve got their back! We help match talent to your business needs. We receive adult referrals through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Office of Developmental Programs. CIS also has a dedicated focus on shaping the region’s future workforce by helping youth prepare for careers and transition from school to employment.