Supported Employment provides ongoing services to persons with disabilities who could not otherwise maintain paid employment in regular, integrated work settings in the community.  Employment provides a measure of financial independence, fosters self-confidence, creates a sense of belonging in the community, enhances communication skills, provides opportunities for social interaction, and helps in developing natural support network.

Services include:

• job development, placement, and coaching
• ongoing training
• follow-along
• transportation
• service coordination

Employment opportunities are provided by a number of public and private businesses in the community, and offer varied levels of responsibility to match individual abilities and interests.  Las Cumbres is grateful to the many community businesses that have employed individuals through the Supported Employment Program, including:

in the Chama/Dulce area: Jicarilla Grocery, Bean Coffee House, Sagebrush Construction, Chama Grocery, Henry’s Hardware and Sundial Gas Station.

in the Los Alamos area: Hilltop Inn, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Smith’s Supermarket, and Subway. In the Espanola Valley area: Lowe’s Supermarket, Wal-Mart, New Mexico Office Products, Pizza Hut, Rio Valley Ford, Dos Amigos Restaurant, OHKAY Travel Center, Clean World Laundry, Black Mesa Golf Course, Snow Bird, Travel Mart, Santa Clara Tribal Schools & Administration, Espanola Schools, Angelina’s Restaurant, Professional Hair Design, Innovative Health At Home, and Z-4 Tractor.