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ies in the rehabilitation literature reporta positive rela-tionship between employment status and outcomes like economic independence and a sense of self-worth (Blanck, Adya, Myhill, Samanti, & Chen, 2007; Eggleton, Robertson, Ryan, & Kober, 1999; Luecking, Gumpman, Saecker, & Cihak, 2006; Roessler & Rubin, 1998; Wehman, 2003). Although many factors contribute to lower job re-tention, one of particular importance may be the lim-ited capability of rehabilitation counselors to consult with clients and employers about organizational be-havior and socialization. Grounded in rehabilitation philosophy, employment services are predominately delivered through supply-side placement (Buys & Rennie, 2001; Gilbride, 1992; Gilbride, Stensrud, & Johnson, 1994). Rehabilitation counselors trained in this model learn how to find jobs that satisfy the needs of the client without a full understanding of employer needs as …