Waystone Health & Human Services (Fidelity House Inc.)
General Info
Program Name
Employment Services
Agency Office
22 Parkridge Road Unit D
Haverhill, MA 01835-6904
Phone
978-374-9122
Fax
978-374-9122
Program Type
Work
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Transportation options
Transportation for consumers attending our programs
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs
Contact
Erica Mawby
Services
Case Management, Cooperative Apartments, Day Activity, Group Homes, In-program Transportation, Job Counseling, Job Placement, Job Seeking, Job Skills, Job Training, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Allergies, Alzheimer’s Disease, Aphasia, Arthritis, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyper Activity Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Disorder, Blind, Brain/Head Injury, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, Developmental Disability, Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, Elderly Person with disabilities, Epilepsy/seizure Disorder, Hard of Hearing, Hydrocephalus, Intellectual Disabilities, Language Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness, Nonverbal Communication, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Scoliosis, Speech Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Tourette Syndrome, Visual Impairment
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility
Narrative
Skills Assessment and Training
- Social/interpersonal/customer service skills
- Life skills such as stress management, communication, team work, overcoming obstacles
- On-the-job safety
- Travel training
- Professional development skills such as personal appearance, interview preparation, and job readiness
- Technical skills (for example, Microsoft Office)
- Job retention skills
- Volunteer opportunities as a pathway toward employment
- Paid assessment opportunities with local businesses
- Referrals for specialized education, training, and certification
Job Placement
- Resume and cover letter development
- Community networking and identification of job opportunities
- Interview skills and mock interviews
- Navigating the job search and application process
- Technical assistance and training for employers
Job Retention Support
- On-the-job coaching
- On-the-job training as needed
Provides employment and training through direct employment in CRC Industries, community group work sites, and individual supported employment. Fees paid by state contracts with DDS, LEA and MassAbility. Some types of transportation are provided free, other types are provided for a fee. Also provides residential support services.
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
10 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 99 years
Towns Served
AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, BYFIELD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY
Record last updated on 07/10/2024