This model supports each individual with a job search tailored to his/her own skill levels, preferences and work experience.

Our Job Developer works closely with local employers to uncover or create new employment opportunities in the community.

Individuals are referred to and placed in part-time positions that match their own skill levels and career goals.

The process begins with a planning meeting between our Job Developer, the individual, the job coach, and perhaps his/her family members or guardians.

Personalized resumes and introduction letters are created, based on individual experience and skill levels.

We work closely with each person throughout the placement process, which includes the initial search and referral phase, the submission of applications, scheduling and completion of interviews, and the successful negotiation of salary and work schedules.

Each individual is supported by a Job Coach during the initial weeks of employment to ensure that all tasks are completed correctly according to job descriptions and employer expectations.

Many of our individuals have retained their jobs for years, earning rewards, raises and promotions from their employers.

Our excellent retention rate of 87% in fiscal year 2005 is a testimony to our careful and personalized job placement procedures.

For information about our training programs, please contact one of our Supported Employment Center Program Directors:

This model provides permanent employment for a group of individuals who work for a specific company on a regular basis, up to five days each week.

A Job Coach is present at all times to supervise and ensure that tasks are completed according to the employer’s specifications.

The tasks as outlined by the employer typically remain relatively constant as does the composition of the enclave the group.

This model allows our staff to assess individual skill levels future job development, and gives the individuals a chance to experience and determine their job task preferences and overall comfort in the workplace.

This model provides a similar employment arrangement as an Enclave, except that it may be on a temporary, seasonal, or on-call basis. This can be one-time only, or a recurring agreement with a local company.

A Job Coach is present at all times to supervise and ensure that assignments, tasks and projects are completed according to the employer’s specifications.

Different individuals will be selected to participate in the mobile crew by the Job Coaches and Program Directors. Individuals are paid on either an hourly or production basis, depending on the employer.

This model allows our staff to assess individual skill levels future job development, and gives the individuals a chance to experience and determine their job task preferences and overall comfort in the workplace.

Lifeworks Supported Employment Centers are located in Norwood and West Roxbury.

At both Centers individuals have the opportunity to get paid for sub-contracting work, where they receive direct supervision and training.

Job Coaches supervise groups of individuals who may be working on a variety of projects for different businesses, including assembly, packaging, and mail fulfillment.

Working at an Supported Employment Center allows each individual to maintain and upgrade his/her own skills in preparation for their next career step, if appropriate for their unique competencies: participating in a mobile work crew, joining an enclave, or seeking competitive employment.