Hardworking Employees
Living Resources has been providing supported employment services in Albany, NY as well as the surrounding Capital Region since 1985. Our Employment Program has sought to assist individuals with disabilities pursue meaningful career opportunities. Its Career Counselors and Employment Specialists provide one-on-one assistance to facilitate the process of preparing for, securing, and maintaining competitive employment.
Our mission is to help individuals achieve independence and self-sufficiency by ensuring individualized supports are provided on the job site. Our supported employment program includes job training for disabled adults, as well as various life skills training for disabled adults.
In an effort to further this mission, we’ve forged partnerships with scores of businesses across the Capital Region, helping both the individual become a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce while helping businesses meet their respective needs. The Employment Department currently serves about 200 youth and adults throughout the Capital Region and continues to grow each year.
Pictured: Mark Eberhard and Kathy Rue, Macy’s
Our 2024 Employment Partners
Accent Home Health
ACCES-VR
Albany Hilton Garden Inn
Albany Jewish Community Center
Albany School District
Albany Marriott Hotel
Albany Medical Center
All Saints Academy
Amazon
American Eagle Outfitters
American Food & Vending at Union College
Anderson Early Learning Academy
ARC of Rensselaer County
Avila Retirement Community
Baptist Health
Beltrone Assisted Living Facility
Bethlehem Town Hall
Big Lots
Bountiful Bread
Burger King
Burlington
C & W Cleaners
Capital Region YMCA
Camelot Print and Copy Center
Cardona’s Market – Latham
Chick-Fil-A
Childtime
City Mission of Schenectady
Community Care Physicians
Corporate Source
CVS
Denny’s Restaurant
Druther’s Brewing Co
Ebiz Docs
Evergreen Rehabilitation Center
FYE
Gatherer’s Granola
Grand Canyon University
Hannaford Supermarkets
Helping Hands
Hoffman’s Car Wash
Home Depot
Honest Weight Food Co-op
House Calls Home Care
Hudson Valley Community College
Janitronics
Living Resources
Marshalls
Mater Christi School
Mazzone Hospitality
McDonald’s
Mercy Cares for Kids
Michael’s
Million Air
Mohonasen School District
Niskayuna Co-Op
New York State Government offices – Various Departments
Our Lady of Mercy
Panera Bread
Paradise Lagardere at Albany Airport
Pet Smart
Pet Supplies Plus
Peter Harris
Pho Yum
Pioneer Bank
Price Chopper / Market 32
RED Bookshelf
Rensselaer Bird Center
Rivers Casino
Samaritan Hospital
Shipology
School’s Out
Shop and Save
Siena College
Sodexho at Russell Sage Albany Campus
South End Children’s Cafe
St. Peter’s Hospital
St. Vincent De Paul Parish Preschool
Stewarts Shops
Tendercare Child Center
Teresian House
Tiny Town of Colonie
Union College
United Healthcare
VENT Fitness
Walgreens
Walmart
Warren Washington Albany ARC
West Ave. Mobile (Saratoga)
Whistling Kettle
Why YOU Should Become A Partner
Train your next leaders by hiring individuals with disabilities. It improves job morale and corporate culture, increases diversity in the workplace and helps give insight on how to better serve customers and employees with disabilities.
At Living Resources, we will support you along the way. Our goal is to provide a positive work experience for both the employee and the employer! After finding the right fit, we provide ongoing support, individualized to each person’s needs and wants. We also maintain communication with our many partnered businesses, helping individuals maintain current employment and also assisting them when looking for new opportunities.
To become an inclusive workforce, reach out to Maggie Erlich.
We’ll Help You Through The Process
Pictured: Patrick Kivlen, Mercy Care for Kids
Meet with an Employment Specialist
We offer OPWDD & ACCES-VR services at Living Resources:
Employee Success Stories
Karie Robertson has worked for Price Chopper in Colonie for over 28 years. She bakes breads, assists customers and helps package and label baked goods daily. Karie is a very hard worker.
Denise Riley, graduate of The College Experience Program has worked at the Teresian House, an elder care facility for six years. She started as a Dietary Aide but got promoted to Neighborhood Assistant. Her residents love her smiling face.
Henry Media began working at Pioneer Bank in July of 2016. He works within the Retail Lending Department scanning documents into respective accounts. Pioneer Bank believes strongly that their employees, customers and community should come first.
Andrew has been employed at Marshalls since 2015. He helps customers out when they need assistance, works in the shoe department and maintains cleanliness of the store. Socializing at work has helped him improve his communication skills. His goal in life is to be a public speaker for individuals with disabilities.
Jordan has dreams and aspirations in the Brewing Industry. He is currently working at Druther’s Brewing Company, preparing items for distribution, cleaning kegs and sampling products to ensure quality. He enjoys working at Druther’s and loves the supportive team he works with. Whenever he has a problem or a question, everyone is always willing to help.