Community Employment – Pittsfield

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Contact Information

Viability
Contact: Victoria Fisher, Director
Email Address: employmentandtrainingHOL@viability.org
Phone: 413-536-4200 x11
Fax: 413-499-7545

302 High Street, Fourth Floor Holyoke, MA 01040
Area Served: West

Map Location Community Employment - Pittsfield

Narrative

Community Employment is a supported employment program that helps people with disabilities (PwD) find and keep jobs in the community. 

The Community Employment program matches employer needs with qualified workers with disabilities.

CE staff support people through:

  • Vocational exploration
  • World of Work employer tours
  • Job tryouts
  • Job coaching and training

CE staff support employers through:

  • Job analysis
  • Employee matching
  • On-site training
  • Job coaching and follow along

Viability has been a pioneer in the movement of helping people with disabilities (PwD) transition from sheltered employment to community based employment since the late 1970's. The organization works with over 300 employers in meeting their staffing needs with qualified people with disabilities. Our early work has led to the development of a nationally recognized employment model that has been embraced by a growing number of companies across three industries. These innovative Job Training and Placement Programs (JTPP) are designed to provide people with disabilities the best possible on-site training and instruction, with the ultimate outcome of securing a job with competitive pay and benefits. 

Service Types

  • Job Counseling
  • Job Placement
  • Job Seeking
  • Job Skills
  • Job Support
  • Job Training

Program Type

  • Jobs
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Work

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: CARF
  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds