Leonard has been employed for seven years. He continues to work as
a bagger and also helps stock the floor periodically. The employment
specialist continues to visit Leonard and the employer twice a month,
requiring an average of around three hours of intervention time monthly.
Over the years, problems have arisen which the employment specialist
helped resolve. These issues usually surfaced during changes in store
management and are related to communicating effectively with Leonard
about his schedule and performing tasks outside of his normal routine.
During the last follow-along visit, the employer indicated that Leonard
is a dependable worker and is doing a great job. Leonard indicated
that he still likes his job and hopes to keep it indefinitely. include
Robert has been employed for twelve years. He continues to work in
housekeeping; however, he has many new responsibilities such as filling
customer requests for linens to be brought to their rooms, keeping
inventory of what linens are available and stocking the linen room.
He also has received his employer’s award for Employee of the
Year twice.
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