Waiver Individual Competitive Employment Program - Rise, Inc.

6085 NE 7th Street, c/o Fridley Community Center, Fridley, MN 55432

Eligibility

Open to all adults ages 18 and older who are living with a mental illness or disability

Required documents

Picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(763)786-8334

Voice

Website

https://rise.org/rise-programs/individual-competitive-placement/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call to determine eligibility; email; visit website to find a local site and to determine eligibility

Fees

Paid by county/state; Medicaid waiver; referring agent typically pays

Service area

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.

Last Assured

10/21/2025

What's Here

Career Counseling Job Search/Placement Job Development Supported Employment Resume Preparation Assistance

Providing organization

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