Employment Services Program

Employment Services Open Sky is dedicated to the belief that meaningful employment – a real job – is an important part of a successful life. And we think that every person, no matter their challenges, should be given the chance to pursue meaningful work or volunteer opportunities. Our employment programs, located across Worcester, the Blackstone… Continue Reading Employment Services Program [...]

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Employment Support Programs – Springfield

Goodwill’s workforce development programs offer help entering the workplace rapidly. We have case management and individualized support. For people with developmental disabilities (DD), programs offer longer-term support to find and keep jobs.  We have training resources, and connections to employers looking to hire. Goodwill’s mission is to help people with barriers to self-sufficiency to… Continue Reading Employment Support Programs – Springfield [...]

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Employment Support Services

Bridgewell’s Employment Program works on job skills, job placement and coaching services for adults with developmental disabilities (DD). It includes those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Each person has a personalized career plan and goals based on their interests and abilities.      Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical… Continue Reading Employment Support Services [...]

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Employment Supports

Choosing the right support for employment is an important decision for every person and family. Whether it is exploring new opportunities, preparing for your first job, or growing in a career you love, we focus on your strengths and goals. With the right supports, work becomes more than a job. It becomes a chance… Continue Reading Employment Supports [...]

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Employment Supports

Job seekers are provided both training and help with résumé design and interviewing skills. The job developers take an active role in the interviewing process when communication challenges exist but only as necessary. Once a job is found and accepted by a person, does the employment specialist’s role begins. The Arc offers a menu… Continue Reading Employment Supports [...]

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Employment Supports

We run an adult employment program, Employment Supports. We work with those 18+ who are interested in finding competitive jobs. We work with referrals from MassAbility and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment in their communities. Also, AEI provides work readiness programming and career exploration services. Accessible… Continue Reading Employment Supports [...]

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Employment Supports

Offers vocational evaluation & training, work trials, up through job placement for developmentally disabled (DD) people, We use a team approach. Each person referred will have a 30 work day eval. Our team will develop an ISP. Funded by MCB, DMH, DDS, MassAbility contracts, local public schools. HCP parking and transportation for a fee available. Wheelchair… Continue Reading Employment Supports [...]

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Employment Supports

Group Supported Employment: Valley Collaborative works with local organizations to provide people with the opportunity to work and earn money in a fully integrated, small group setting. They are supported by a Valley Collaborative Direct Support Professional staff member. People who work in Valley’s group supported model are considered worker trainees. They complete worksite… Continue Reading Employment Supports [...]

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