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Matching Qualified Individuals with Employment Opportunities
Interest Inventory and Survey
Matching Individuals with jobs in the Community
Work Crews or Individual Employment PRIDE Production Facility REFERRALSIndividuals are referred for programs by an agency such as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Department of Mental Retardation, Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and local school systems. Our Referral Form is available. ELIGIBILITYEligible individuals are 18 years or older with available transportation, a vocational disability and can meet other agency admission criteria. ADMISSION CRITERIA
REFERRAL/FUNDING AGENCIES
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Work Evaluation and Training. Systematic assessment of an individual's
potential for employment, utilizing standardized testing, situational assessment, work
samples and interest inventories to help identify each individual's job(s) of choice.
From this information a vocational plan is developed and training provided to help
each individual realize their vocational goals.
Job Placement. Placement into a job in the
business community based on the needs, interests, and abilities of the individual.
On-the-job training by a professional employment specialist helps each person attain
independent employment in a job of their choice.
Supported
Employment. Community based employment with ongoing provision
of support services by program staff. Placement may be on an individual
or as part of a work crew with supports provided according to needs of
the individual.
Work
Services. Paid work experience at the in-house production facility.
The purpose of this program is to enhance the worker's skills,
maximize productivity, and to provide the individual with exposure to
a variety of job types. As skills and confidence are developed,
individuals move to commuity-based employment.
