BFAIR Services - In Our Community
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
Community partners participating in the BFAIR Employment Services program:
- BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center
- Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital
- Steinerfilm
- Elder Services Kitchen
- AJ's Trailside Pub
- Valley Park Lanes
- Greylock Glen Outdoor Center
- Christodora
Deb Harpin
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
MassAbility Employment
CIES
Program Description
The MassAbility Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES) program provides assessment, career exploration, skills training, job placement, and 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.
The BFAIR WAY:
We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through:
- A Dedication to Excellence
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Diverse Service Options
- Community Partnerships
- Safe and Healthy Environments
- Career Opportunities and Advancement
These are our guiding principles. We strive to be the Berkshire’s premier service provider for persons with cognitive disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. It’s in our DNA and we constantly look for new ways to be the best at serving members of our community.
