CONTACT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STAFF ABOUT NEWS & EVENTS SERVICES JOB PROGRAM ART INITIATIVE DONATE Job Program WCI believes that all individuals in our employment programs have the right to work. WCI takes great pride in its employment programs and places a large emphasis on creative, person tailored job development for all of the Individuals supported. People work full time and part time depending on their needs and abilities. We provide flexible options for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory and acquired brain injury. We are community based and looking to grow and expand. We begin by assessing each individual’s skills and interests, matching them with a job that is the right fit for them. WCI’s Job Developer collaborates with both the individual and the workplace in ensuring that both parties benefit from the relationship. We provide four distinct employment programs. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT The mission of this program is to support its participants in obtaining community jobs. Participants are offered training and support around career exploration, skill development, job matching and development, job coaching, soft skills and behavioral supports. People are employed in individual competitive jobs and small group employment situations, in both volunteer and community situations. COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS, GROUP EMPLOYMENT, & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In this program we provide person centered employment and programming that is innovative, community based and responsive to the changing needs of the individual participants and families, funding source and community. We provide a rich menu of vocational, education and community based activities. Our people work in businesses and volunteer settings, participate in our Art Initiative program or grow vegetables in a local garden. DEAF EMPLOYMENT & COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS In this program we offer the participants a supportive, comprehensive, individualized deaf environment where people can attain their employment goals. People are placed in individual and group employment, working in community businesses with job coaching supports. Individuals are supported by an all Deaf staff and staff that are fluent in ASL. ART INITIATIVE The Art Initiative program allows all participants/artists with intellectual disabilities who participate in the WCI Employment and Day Supports programs to create art through different mediums, no matter their ability. Examples are acrylic paintings, note cards, jewelry and crafts. Each artist brings their own talent to an atmosphere where one does not need sight, hearing or the use of both hands to create beautiful works of art. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Job Program Residential Services Life Skills/Day Habilitation 610 Lincoln St Suite 120, North Building Waltham, MA 02451 PHONE: 781-899-8220 FAX: 781-899-3828 Email: info@wearewci.org Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) About News & Events Services Job Program Art Initiative Contact Career Opportunities Donate © 2021 WCI - Work, Community, Independence. All Rights Reserved.