Service Locations: Gales Ferry, Connecticut

	Community Enterprises, Inc.
	441 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060
	Telephone 413-584-1460

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Supported Employment - Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Oliver Jones, Director
Contact Oliver Jones

DMHAS funded programs contact: Linda Gilman
DDS funded programs contact: Dana Durrua
BRS or Transition School to Work contact: Jennifer Pisano

ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 356

David Bouchard

1649 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335-0356

TELEPHONE/TTY:
(860) 464-7221

FAX:
(860) 464-7223

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Supported Employment Program funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) utilizes a person centered approach in finding and maintaining competitive employment that is an integral part of an individual's recovery.
Supported Employment Program for individuals referred by the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) develops individual and group supported placements in competitively employed positions.
Day Support Option Program fosters community presence and participation for individuals referred by DDS.
Supported Employment Program as contracted by Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to provide intensive short term support including working evaluations, working interviews, job placement assistance and on and off site job coaching.
Transition School to Work Program prepares students with special needs for post-graduation employment.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

For Participant:
Person Centered Career Plan Developed based on Individual's Skill Level, Aptitude and Interests.
School to Career

For Employer:
Reduction in Advertising Costs, Interview Time and Training Expenses
Affirmative Action Candidates
Pre Qualified Candidates Available Immediately
Workers rated average or above in Attendance, Safety and in Performance of Duties
ADA Incentives information and Training
On Site Training and Long Term Supports
Disabled Access Tax Credits
Architectural and transportation Barrier Removal Deduction
Wage Reimbursement
Work Opportunities Tax Credit

Local Employers:
A&P
Sound Community
A.C. Linen
Big Y
C.E. Inc.
CW Resources
Foxwoods Casino
Briarwood Driving Academy
Goodwill Industries
McDonald's
Mohegan Sun
Salvation Army
Stop & Shop
Wendy's
TVCCA
U.S. Sub Base
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Wal-Mart Westgate Dry Cleaners
Interim Healthcare
AT&T
Liberty Bank
Recovery Resources
Old Mystic Village

POPULATIONS SERVED:
Individuals with:
Psychiatric Disabilities
Mental Retardation
Developmental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Substance Abuse

FUNDING SOURCES:
Department of Mental Health
Department of Developmental Services
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
General Assistance
T Martin House

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