75 Federal Street 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-399-3131 (voice) 617-399-3241 (TTY)
Information Specialist: Mirjana Kulenovic – Vice President of Refugee and Disability Services
E-mail: mkulenovic@jvs-boston.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Additional Locations: Some training and internships located at employer sites in Boston area.
JVS, formerly known as Jewish Vocational Services. JVS Services are available through MassAbility or Mass Commission for the Blind referral through Ticket to Work. Available on Fee for Service basis.
Transitions to work program – Jewish Youth with Disabilities (18-35), Connections Program – Jewish individuals living with disabilities.
Spanish
Serves Jewish Youth with Disabilities (18-35).
Candidates participate in job skill training at employer sites, leading to internships and work experiences that increase employment opportunities. By bringing participants to the employer site, the program shows employers the advantages of hiring a diverse workforce and understanding the abilities that these individuals posses. This unique employer-directed approach ensures that training is relevant to actual jobs that are currently available at area employers, greatly increasing the likelihood of placement. Also offers job readiness, customer service, and basic computer training. Job search assistance/placement and follow along supports.
Must have completed high school; to have ability to travel independently via MBTA , the Ride, or personal transportation; ability to work 20 hrs a week and updated immunizations.
Connections Program
Serves Jewish Individuals with disabilities.
One on one job search and job readiness assistance, job placement and/or volunteer placement assistance, CVS Training.
Transitions to Work program – Must have completed high school, ability to travel independently via public or personal transportation, ability to work 20 hours a week and updated immunizations
Fee for service basis