Genesis Club, Inc. 274 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA "Career Development"

Employment - "A Right of Membership"

TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

A Transitional Employment job is a part time job, usually 6-9 months in duration. In TE the clubhouse develops and maintains a relationship with the employer and provides onsite training and support with back-up coverage during periods of member absence. Members receive prevailing wages from $8.00 to $11.28 per hour

Genesis staff provide training, support and absentee coverage on all positions. No formal interview is required.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Supported Employment positions are not time limited and may be full or part-time. There may be a competitive element to the interview process. In SE the clubhouse maintains a relationship with the employer and member, assists with job site development and training. The clubhouse does not provide absence coverage.

INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT

Independent Employment positions are generally secured by the member. Employment supports are as frequent as the member chooses and are provided at the Clubhouse. Members decide if they wish to disclose their relationship with the Clubhouse to the employer. Independent Employment can be full or part-time.

Employers

Genesis Club maintains ongoing relationships with many area Employers including:

American Red Cross

Chartwells

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester State University

East Side Community Development Corporation

Massachusett Department of Mental Health

Central Massachusetts Area Office

Worcester Site Office

Mechanics Hall

Pediatric Behavioral Health

Quinsigamond Community College

Switchboard Operator

Dining Room Attendant

Saint Gobain

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Center for Mental Research

Environmental Building Services

Lazarre Research Building Cafe

Postal Services

Program for Clubhouse Research

UMMS South Street Mailroom

Commonwealth Medicine

Center for Health and Policy Research

Worcester Art Museum

Worcester State Hospital

Our Goal is to support members in their individual education goals:

These supports include:

Guidance in determining educational goals and school/training selection

- Literacy

- ESL (English as Second Language)

- GED (General Equivalency Diploma)

- Certificate programs

- Degree Program

Assistance with school application process

Assistance with financial aide, grant and scholarship application process

On-going support while enrolled

Last Year…139 members participated in supported education:

39 Members were enrolled in post-secondary education.

Genesis Club assists members who are interested in Transitional, Supported and, or Independant Employment. Genesis also provides Group Placements for members in need of additional Employment support.

Genesis develops jobs with some of the best businesses and industries in the Worcester area at competitive wages. Employment is a right of membership at Genesis Club.

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Last year, 158 Genesis Members earned $1,171,345

Education

Supported Education

The education component at Genesis Club assists members in meeting their individual educational goals with the support of grants from The Greater Worcester Community and Sydney Baer Foundations.

Last Year 139 members participated in supported education.

Career Development

The Career Development Unit focuses on a members right to employment and education in the community. The unit and the Genesis Club supports members enrolled in school and employment opportunities.

Below is an overview of the Employment and Education supports provided at Genesis Club.

All supports are provided through member and staff parnership.