As an employment consultant you will first want to connect the new employee with supports available within the workplace. For example, if the individual requires assistance with signing in and out at work you might assist the individual to ask coworkers to provide support in that area. This is called Natural Supports because the support exists within the workplace. The employment consultant assists the job seeker to identify his/her support needs, connect to natural supports, and evaluate if the support system is effective.

Support may be provided to the employer (or manager). For instance, the supported employee may need for the employer to demonstrate a task rather than hear or read about it. The employment consultant can advise the employer of the best way to meet the learning needs of the new employee. The employment consultant may also provide supports directly to the employee. Methods for providing supports to individuals are discussed on the next screen.