EMPLOYER SERVICES


  • Employment Services
  • Qualified Employees
  • Reduction of Turnover
  • Enhanced Work Performance
  • Tax Credits
  • Consultations


 

PARTICIPANT SERVICES


  • Competitive Employment
  • On-the-job Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Resume Preparation
  • Follow Along Services
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Advocacy
  • Job Club
  • Microsoft Office Training


SUCCESS RATES


  • Placement Rate: 85.4%
  • Average Wage: $11.50
  • Client Satisfaction: 85.9%


 Current Rates as of:  1/21/2021

MISSION


The Mission of Diversity Placement Services is to empower people with disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment in their community. 


PURPOSE


Diversity Placement Services will work to enhance the lives of persons receiving
support services by assisting them in coordinating services and completing a functional employment assessment (Discovery and Exploration), job development, job coaching and follow along services.  We will strive for excellence through demonstration of ongoing quality improvement based on customer satisfaction and results achieved.


OBJECTIVES


To facilitate career choice and provide support and training to each person to reach their desired level of independence, integration and inclusion.

To utilize education and training to promote positive attitudes in employees and in the community towards employing persons who have disabilities.

Maintain high quality standards of service delivery by meeting or exceeding accreditation standards.
Respecting the rights, choices and dignity of all people.

Through these actions we defend each person's right to be productive and contribute toward their own welfare and that of their community.






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​​DPS is a Member and  Supports the following Organizations:

















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Lauren Daugherty

Regional Manager
​Phone: 816-841-4516
Email: Lauren
@diversityplacementservices.com

The Raytown Office provides services, but not limited to the following areas: Cass County, Jackson County (Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Grandview, Greenwood, Independence, Kansas City South, Lee's Summit, Lone Jack, Oak Grove, Odessa, Raytown and Sugarcreek).



Map - Raytown Office Location

​​​​RAYTOWN OFFICE

Joe Taylor
Program Supervisor
​Phone: 816-841-4516
Email: Joe
@diversityplacementservices.com

Diversity Placement Services

6220 Blue Ridge Cutoff

Raytown, MO 64133

PH: 816-841-4516

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

​Closed:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday

(Extended hours of services are available as needed)


Patsy Seele

Cofounder - COO
​Phone: 816-841-4516
Email: Patsy
@diversityplacementservices.com


Katrina Huckabay

Senior Employment Skills Training Instructor
​Phone: 816-841-4516
Email: Katrina
@diversityplacementservices.com

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