Supported Employment
Supported Employment helps individuals with disabilities to become employed in community employment with non-disabled coworkers through support services such as job development, placement, training, and support specific to the unique needs, skills and abilities of the individual.
Because supported employment is a process that emphasizes the individual, there is a high correlation between individual satisfaction and success. With this personal success comes important contributions to the community.
The benefits to individuals and their communities include:
- Individuals with disabilities contribute to society engaging in meaningful work, earning wages, paying taxes, and accessing community activities and resources as consumers of goods and services.
- Employers realize that individuals with disabilities can be productive and loyal employees and are an overall asset to their business.
- Individuals with disabilities transcend the stereotypes of being "disabled" by filling the roles of employee, co-worker, and friend.
- People with disabilities gain control of their lives.
The Employer Advatages:
- FREE placement services
- Assistance with on the job training for all newly hired workers and ongoing support to the employee to ensure the work is completed to the employer's satisfaction.
- Employer Access to pre-screened, work-ready people who have the skills and the motivation employers are looking for.
- Reduce turnover rates
- Save on classified advertising costs
- Diversity recruiting efforts
- Be A Pioneer in the community and receive recognition as a "Disability Friendly" business.
The Employment Specialists (ES)
The Employment Specialists primary objective is to match people's skills with the employer needs.
Employment Specialists provide individualized job placement based on the person's employment interests and strengths, and on employer needs.
The ES responsibilities include:
- Cultivating job opportunities with employees
- ASsisting in resume writing
- Performing job searches
- Helping improve job and interview skills
- Providing on the job coaching
- Maintaining ongoing support through periodic visits on and off the worksite
For More Information Contact Your Local Supported Employment Office
In Worcester contact Petina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 508-755-0333 ext. 138
In Southbridge contact Kelly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 508-764-6016
In Marlborough contact Michael at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 508-787-3400
