Empowering Your Employment Journey

About RISE Services Mid-Atlantic

Mission
To empower people with disabilities who want to work by creating inclusive, accessible employment opportunities.

Vision
To be a leading organization that transforms lives by setting the standard for excellence, equity, and empowerment in every community we serve.

Our Core Values

Core Values — Definitions & Observable Behaviors

1. Integrity & Compliance
We act honestly, transparently, and in full compliance with laws, funding requirements, and organizational policies.
Observable behaviors: Accurate documentation and billing, timely reporting, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and adherence to employment-related regulations.

2. Person-Centered Empowerment
Work is a tool for dignity and independence. We design supports that reflect each person’s goals, strengths, and preferences so they can direct their employment journey.
Observable behaviors: Co-creating employment plans, respecting career choices, teaching job-related skills, and supporting self-advocacy.

3. Employment & Economic Inclusion
We prioritize real jobs, competitive wages, and pathways to financial independence for people with disabilities. Our work removes barriers to hiring, advancement, and workplace belonging.
Observable behaviors: Building employer relationships, customizing job supports, preparing people for interviews, and advocating for reasonable workplace accommodations.

4. Equity & Accessibility
We ensure fair access to opportunities and remove systemic barriers so that services, spaces, and hiring practices are inclusive for all.
Observable behaviors: Providing accommodations, designing accessible materials and processes, and monitoring outcomes for equity.

5. Collaboration & Community Partnerships
We partner with employers, families, veterans services, schools, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities and create integrated supports.
Observable behaviors: Coordinating with employers and service partners, sharing information with consent, and co-designing initiatives that benefit jobseekers.

6. Cultural Competence & Inclusion
We respect diverse backgrounds and adapt services to be culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate.
Observable behaviors: Using culturally informed strategies, offering language supports, and honoring cultural values in employment planning.

7. Accountability & Learning
We measure outcomes, confront problems frankly, and use data and feedback to improve services and demonstrate impact. Fraud, waste, or abuse are never tolerated.
Observable behaviors: Tracking employment outcomes, conducting audits, promptly reporting concerns, and using lessons learned to refine practice.

8. Safety & Well-Being
We protect the physical and emotional safety of jobseekers, staff, and community partners while promoting supportive, respectful workplaces.
Observable behaviors: Following incident reporting protocols, assessing workplace risks, and providing training on health, safety, and crisis prevention.

9. Innovation with Responsibility
We pursue creative strategies to expand employment opportunities—using technology and evidence-based practices responsibly while safeguarding privacy and human oversight.
Observable behaviors: Piloting new employment models, using approved technology appropriately, protecting PHI/PII, and evaluating innovations for effectiveness and fairness.

10. Professionalism & Healthy Boundaries
We maintain clear boundaries, ethical relationships, and respectful conduct so that supports remain objective, professional, and focused on the person’s best interests.
Observable behaviors: Avoiding dual relationships, not soliciting personal gifts or funds from jobseekers, and modeling respectful employer-employee interactions.

Our Services

Providing individualized supported employment services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Michigan.

Employment Services

Resume writing, interview training, application assistance, and job coaching tailored to you.

Pre-Employment Transition

Focused vocational rehabilitation services to prepare individuals for fulfilling employment opportunities.

We are working to become a medicaid waiver and vocational rehabilitation provider.

Supported Employment

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Our Locations

Rise Services Mid-Atlantic operates in Delaware,Michigan and Pennsylvania, providing supported employment services tailored to individual needs.

Locations

We are located at various locations within each state.

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM