Transitional Employmentu00a0is a highly structured program for members returning to work in a local business and industry. Transitional Employment is specifically designed as a vocational rehabilitation program where a member can gain or re-gain the skills and confidence necessary to have a job while employed in a u201creal worldu201d position. The only requirement for the member to participate in Transitional Employment is the expressed desire to work. Placements are at the employeru2019s place of business and are part-time (15-20 hours per week) Placements include a lot of on-the-job and off-site support from Clubhouse staff and other members. Placements generally last from six to nine months. Members can then try another placement or move on to independent employment. Supported Employment is a program where there is an understanding between the employer, the member, and the Clubhouse that the staff will support both the member and the employer in their work relationship. Although the job belongs to the member, the employer is awarding the position based on the idea that the member can do the work and that he or she will have help from the Clubhouse.u00a0help from the Clubhouse to apply for and obtain a job of their own. Clubhouse staff provide support for the employer by helping on-site with the orientation and training for the member on the job. They make visits to the job site to encourage and assist the member on a regular basis at first, and eventually on an as needed basis. They have regular contact (visit, email or telephone) with the employer to discuss the memberu2019s performance and the employeru2019s level of satisfaction, which helps maintain this consistency of support.