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Provider Portal > Working Concepts Inc.

Working Concepts Inc.

November 16, 2018

Working Concepts Inc.

MISSION

Working Concepts Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides community-based, mental health counseling and job readiness training to disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, and dislocated workers.  Our mission is to provide behavioral health services and job training for  people with disabilities, dislocated workers, and at-risk youth and their families.

Our behavioral health services are aimed at promoting well-being by preventing or intervening in mental illness such as depression or anxiety but also has as an aim of preventing or intervening in substance abuse or other addictions. Our job readiness training aims at identifying job openings, understanding the application and interview process, worker rights and responsibilities, problem-solving, motivation and on-the-job behavior.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Adult Population

  • Dislocated Workers
  • Individuals seeking to secure a better job
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
  • Low-income individuals
  • Mature workers (over 55 years old)
  • Military veterans
  • Public housing residents
  • Unemployed individuals
  • Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce

Youth Population

  • Basic skills deficient
  • Below grade level
  • Disabled, including learning disabilities
  • Juvenile offender
  • Pregnant or parenting
  • School dropout

Languages Supported

  • English

Geography

  • DeKalb County
  • Fulton County
  • Cobb County
  • City of Atlanta
  • Clayton County
  • Douglas County
  • Fayette County
  • Henry County
  • Rockdale County

SERVICES PROVIDED

Job Search & Placement

  • Financial planning education
  • Mentoring
  • Employment readiness counseling
  • Resume development
  • Job search coaching
  • Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
  • Referrals to training or training broker
  • Job search tools and information
  • Career and vocational evaluation

Post-employment Services

  • Career counseling
  • Mentoring

Supportive Services

  • Case management

Soft Skills Training

  • Adaptability
  • Collaborating with others
  • Conflict management
  • Dealing with diversity
  • How to dress
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Managing stress
  • Personal hygiene
  • Planning / organizational skills
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Customer service
  • Professional conduct
  • Self confidence
  • Time management
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Interview skills

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110 Habersham Drive, Fayetteville, GA, USA

770-371-5171

behavioralhealth@workingconceptsinc.org

http://www.workingconceptsinc.org

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  • Nonprofit organization
  • Workforce development provider

We believe that by integrating individual, family, and community resources, we can provide tools, support to manage and maintain mental health, provide career training in order to overcome barriers and societal challenges which may prevent someone from being successful and self-sufficient in today’s society.