Waiver Individual Competitive Employment Program - Rise, Inc.
Open to all adults ages 18 and older who are living with a mental illness or disability
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8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Call to determine eligibility; email; visit website to find a local site and to determine eligibility
Paid by county/state; Medicaid waiver; referring agent typically pays
Anoka County, MN Benton County, MN Chisago County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Kanabec County, MN Mille Lacs County, MN Pine County, MN Sherburne County, MN Stearns County, MN Washington County, MN Wright County, MN
Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include: - Benefits planning - Career planning - Follow-up support services - Job coaching - Job development services - Job follow-up services - Job placement - Job-seeking skills training - Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support - PASS and IRWE planning - Person-centered planning - Resume and cover letter development - Supported employment NOTE: Minnesota Employment Center (MEC) Saint Paul site is the only in-person office. Other MEC locations are virtual but will serve members across Minnesota.
10/21/2025
Rise, Inc.
Unlocks potential and opens doors to success for people with disabilities or other challenges through creative solutions and customized employment, housing support, and life enrichment support services
