Employers: Hire Talent
Community Integrated Services (CIS) is Greater Philadelphia’s largest supported employment agency, serving Southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire state of Delaware. Over 500 area employers turn to CIS for employee recruitment, training, and retention solutions provided by highly trained professionals all at no cost to your business.
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
- People with disabilities are ready and eager to get to work, but only 19% are employed
- In a tight job market, companies that implement non-traditional talent acquisition have a clear advantage
- Our pipeline of career-ready workers offers skilled, experienced candidates matched to your needs
Dramatically reduce turnover
- Onboarding, training, loss of productivity, and HR functions are costly and felt across a company
- Companies with well-run inclusion initiatives have experienced up to 30% less turnover
Reduce hiring costs
- Save time and money with recruiting, hiring, training, and retention
- Support from Employment Training Specialists helps employees acclimate to the job and grow with your company
Corporate social responsibility
- Consumers favor brands that integrate social, economic, and human rights values into their operations
- People with disabilities are the third-largest market segment, with $21 billion in discretionary income
- Develop a positive image for your brand through inclusion
Realize tax credits and incentives
- The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available for hiring workers with disabilities– up to $9600 per qualified candidate
- On-the-Job Training can help cover the costs associated with training and advancing employees
- Take advantage of local, state, and national programs that offer incentives for inclusive hiring
For more information, contact: partnerships@cisworks.org
Employers’ 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.
