Employment Services provide employment training and work-related supports to a diverse group of adults who are capable of learning and applying various job skills. Supported employment, job placement, and vocational skills training programs all greatly expand opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities by increasing their confidence, enabling them to earn an income, strengthening their sense of self worth and independence, and encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment combines job planning and placement services with a commitment to long-term employment supports for people with disabilities.
Each person seeking employment will work with one of our Employment Consultants to develop a personal job placement plan.
We will insure that the job seeker assumes an active role in all aspects of the job search. Together, we will pursue work opportunities that match his or her skills and interests.
Once a job is found, the Employment Consultant will work closely with the individual and the new employer to ensure that training and ongoing support is provided.
Employment Services:
Individualized placement training
Job search preparation and training
Job development
Job matching
On-the-job training and support
Transportation coordination
Case management
Job-retraining
Assistance accessing benefits
Choices
Choices is an employment-related day service that offers vocational activities to people who work part-time or are between jobs. It is open between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00p.m., Monday-Friday, to individuals supported by Advocates Employment Services of MetroWest. Choices is available to individuals who need day supports during the days or hours they are not working.
Services at Choices:
Training geared to successful job placement and retention
Work exposure through informational tours & interviews
Volunteer opportunities at various sites in the MetroWest community
where individuals with disabilities have a chance to acquire
new job skills and gain valuable experience while working side-by-side with
their neighbors and other
members of their community.
Job Placement
Advocates Employment Services of MetroWest also provides time-limited job placement services to individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities. These services are suited to people who have had previous work experiences and are looking to re-enter the workforce or change jobs. |
