Employment Programs

Below is an overview of the Employment and Education supports provided at Genesis Club.
All supports are provided through member and staff partnership. Genesis Club assists members who are interested in Transitional, Supported, and Independent 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. 

​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 backup coverage during periods of member absence. Members receive prevailing the prevailing wage rates for the State of Massachusetts. Genesis staff provides 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, assisting 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.

Employment Services are available to any Genesis Member. To learn more about our employment supports, please contact the Career Development Unit.