EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Inspiring Abilities, Creating Limitless Possibilities

How can we help your business succeed?

We can offer group employment to your business or organization saving you time and money!

BFAIR’s supported employment program provides meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities. Our program offers participants with on-the-job training designed to increase their work skills, in preparation for competitive employment. BFAIR Job Coaches provide instruction and supervision.

BFAIR has provided Employment services to several local businesses such as:



• Custodial services
• Production services
• Food service
• Retail support
• Bottle redemption

Deb Harpin
Asst. Director of Employment Services

Laura Baran
Senior Director of CBDS & Employment Services

How does it work?

• BFAIR assesses your job opportunity and how we can meet your employment needs
• We provide employers with a reliable workforce
• A one-time tax incentive for employers who participate in this program
• Your work is accomplished while providing employment for people with disabilities

MRC Employment

CIES

Program Description
The MRC Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES) program provides assessment, career exploration, skills training, and job placement, support to assist consumers in their efforts to maintain competitive employment in an integrated work setting. Through the CIES service components, consumers can receive the individualized services and supports they need to achieve and maintain successful employment.

Job trials are an essential component of this service, affording the person with a disability and the employer a genuine experience of working together to determine a potential fit for both parties. Job trials allow consumers a chance to demonstrate their work skills.

Community partners  participating in the BFAIR Employment Services program:

• BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center
• Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital
• Steinerfilm
• City of North Adams
• The Log by Ramunto’s
• Christodora