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Supported Employment
Venture’s Supported Employment Program provides people with developmental disabilities the support and training needed to experience personal growth and success in the workplace. This model helps individuals achieve independence and self-esteem through competitive employment, encouraging them to work within their communities and develop new skills to assist them in their careers. Individuals are placed in environments that best suit their interests, preferences, and abilities. Together with their job coach, the individual develops and works toward established goals. The Supported Employment Program consists of four steps:
- Assessment – Thoughtful review of individual’s interests and abilities
- Job Development – Researching potential employment opportunities, analyzing transportation options, and assistance with job applications and interview preparation
- Job Placement – Evaluation of the job description and assessment of further training
- Job Coaching – Counseling the individual about workplace performance, expectations, and social interactions so they may eventually be able to work independently
Individuals are currently employed at: Stop & Shop, Auntie Annie’s, McDonalds, Town of Monson
If your business is interested in hiring someone from Venture’s Supported Employment Program, please contact Vanessa Adams , Director of Day & Community Services 774-922-1225
New Programs with Life-Skills, Inc Merger
MRC & Ticket to Work
Two parallel vocational assistance programs have been developed in order to ensure the best possible level of service is provided to each and every client. One of our programs concentrates on referrals from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) while the other focuses on SSA’s Ticket to Work Incentive.
For more information on these programs please contact: Kim Lapworth