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THE BEAN: Brightside Empower Ability Network

Our Mission

 In 2024, the employment rate in the United States for our friends with special abilities was 22.7% compared to the 65.5% of people without special abilities. This is still consistent today and remains a 42.8% difference for employment opportunities for those with special abilities. 


Brightside Forever Foundation is passionate about helping other businesses in our community hire people in the special ability community so that EVERY person in our community gets to work, live, and play here! This brings inclusion to every aspect of our lives and makes it a part of our everyday life! 

  

THE Bean: What We Can offer You

Information on Hiring 

Provide Information and training to businesses who are willing to learn about employing adults with 

special abilities.


Mentorship 

Mentor and guide businesses in the hiring process by giving access to training by the BEAN.


Connection to BEAN

Member of the BEAN will receive access to waiting list of potential employees, mentor for employee if needed, and a BEAN logo to place on website, and door.

Contact Us

The BEAN will begin on March 18, 2026 at 9:30am and will meet 1 day for 4 weeks. To get more information contact Brightside Forever Foundation at brightsidecafebuford@gmail.com.

THE BEAN MEMBERS

Click on the logo to see the business website

JOBS AVAILABLE

Support Assistant (Part-Time, On-Site)
Helps keep salon and clinic organized, prepared, and ready fo

Rock Paper Scissors/ Scalp Garden

Support Assistant 

Part-Time, On-Site

Location: 554 W Main St Suite 470 & 475

Buford, GA 30518

This role focuses on clear, hands-on tasks that follow simple instructions and visual guides.

Responsibilities include assembling new client bags for both Rock Paper Scissors Buford and Scalp Garden, folding and organizing towels, sweeping designated areas, and assembling client folders

using a structured color and symbol system.

This position provides meaningful, routine-based work with clear

expectations and supportive guidance. Every completed task directly

contributes to a calm, welcoming client experience.


APPLY HERE

Elevation Autism

The Center Assistant

Position Type: Part-time, On-site

Location: 4375 River Green Pkwy, St 150, Duluth, GA, 30096 


The Center Assistant supports daily operations of the clinic by helping prepare learning materials, organizing shared spaces, and assisting with basic center tasks. This role is designed to provide meaningful work experience for young adults with developmental disabilities through structured, supported responsibilities. Center Assistants play a key role in keeping the environment welcoming, organized, and ready for learners and staff.   

APPLY HERE

City wide

City wide

Office Cleaner/Janitorial Staff

Part-Time, On-Site

Location: City Wide Office and other office locations


The Office Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment. This role ensures that office spaces, common areas, and restrooms are kept in

excellent condition to support a safe and productive workplace. The Office Cleaner supports the office staff in cleaning the office 1-2 times a week, completing different tasks set for specific

days. This role is designed to provide meaningful work experiences for young adults with special abilities through structures and supported responsibilities. The Office Cleaner plays a

key role in keeping the offices maintained, clean, and work ready for the office staff.

Apply Here

Bailey Roofing & Restoration

Community Support Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

Location: Bailey Roofing & Restoration, Out in the community


The Community Support Assistant supports the daily operations of Bailey Roofing & Restoration by helping with community outreach, marketing preparation, event support, and office

organization.

This role is designed to create meaningful job opportunities through structured tasks, clear instructions, and supportive team environments. Assistants will help the team with simple but important responsibilities that support business operations and community engagement.

The goal of this role is to provide a positive work experience while helping team members contribute to real projects within the company.

APPLY HERE

Stayed tuned to more job postings soon

As we train more businesses through the BEAN we will be posting more job opportunities. If you have any questions about a job please email brightsidecafebuford@gmail.com for more detailed information. One way to get all of the updates is to apply to Brightside Cafe and get on our wait list. 

Brightside Cafe

554 West Main Street, Buford, Georgia 30518, United States

(678) 765-0198

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