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Employment First
Dove Pointe emphasizes all of the following:
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Dove preferred and first choice for every individual supported is employment
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Transformation of facility-based and sub minimum wage environments toward community-based learning experiences
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Employment is defined as Competitive Integrated Employment(CIE)
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C.I.E. has the following requirements for each individual supported:
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Position is in a community workplace with others without disabilities
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Person's job "follows the person" if they switch providers
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Individual must have same access to benefits and promotions
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Full or part-time work making at least minimum wage
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