Easterseals Massachusetts' (ESMA) experienced employment specialists provide training and ongoing support so people with disabilities can increase their skills and secure competitive jobs. Reach your employment goals with our comprehensive program offering individualized vocational rehabilitation and skills-based training!
Step 1. Apply for services through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) https://www.mass.gov/mrc-connect.
Step 2. Ask your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) at MRC to be referred to ESMA. We serve the following MRC area offices: Boston, Braintree, Roxbury, Worcester, Framingham, Springfield, Holyoke, and Greenfield.
Easterseals offers a range of vocational assessments, skills training, job development, and related services that help people in Massachusetts prepare for and maintain employment — because meaningful work is often the key to overcoming challenges and having a good life.
Career Exploration Through Vocational Assessments
To evaluate interests, skills, and experience, counselors use standardized testing, situational assessments, and vocational counseling. This process results in recommendations and an individualized plan for achieving competitive employment. Click here for more information.
Job Placement and Support
ESMA assists individuals who want to secure and/or maintain employment by providing services that match their needs, preference, abilities, and interests. We believe that each individual wanting to secure or maintain employment has unique needs. Whether you are looking for a professional, skilled, semi-skilled, or service job, we will provide a flexible, creative solution to meet your specific needs, abilities, and interests. Each of the services focuses on identifying or developing skills that will help you in your employment search.
Our Job Support Specialists assist clients with:
Contact us today at jte@eastersealsma.org.
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