Supported Employment

Individually Developed Employment Plans

Amego is proud of its long, successful history of providing a variety of training and work experiences to the individuals we support and assist. Individual vocational plans are developed through the ISP process. Based on the interests, aptitudes, and desires of each person, the vocational opportunities available range from providing learning activities to gain prerequisite skills to actual community-based employment.

Volunteer Involvement in the Community

Amego provides on-site employment for those individuals who require stronger supports than are practical in a community setting. The Courier crews assist with shopping for various Amego programs, mail delivery from the main office to other Amego sites, and volunteer delivery of Meals on Wheels (Norwood, Taunton, Dighton).

Janitorial, Carpet Cleaning, and Landscaping Services

Several crews (Cleaning, Lawn, Carpet cleaning, Janitorial) provide various cleaning and landscaping services to other Amego residences and sites. Recently, the Cutting Edge (our lawn crews) have begun to contract outside landscaping jobs in the Mansfield area (spring through autumn) as well as snow shoveling for a local church.

Full and Part-Time Community Based Employment

Amego works to acquire local job sites that will lead some individuals to working within the local community. The Vocational Department can provide companies with permanent employees on either a part-time for full-time basis. Once a worker is placed within a company, our qualified job coaches train and supervise each individual throughout his/her employment.  As job placements and working arrangements are tailored to the employer's needs, no two placements are identical.

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Retardation

Amego's work program is an exciting and worthwhile step toward helping the individuals we support and assist to achieve greater independence and self-reliance.  The Work Support Program is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation and approved by the United States Department of Labor.