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Haverhill Clubhouse helps people who want to return to
work or school. Haverhill Clubhouse assists members with
their educational endeavors ranging from GED to college.
All clubhouses offer a variety of employment opportunities
for its members, based on their needs and interests.
Transitional Employment
The first is Transitional Employment (TE). TE jobs are
part time entry level jobs that are held by the clubhouse and
offer the most support to the members. Members who wish
to work these jobs do so for a six to nine month period and
are trained by clubhouse staff who know the job. Staff also
coach through any difficulties, provide on the job support,
and cover any absences for the member in order to keep the
position secure. Through this, the ability to maintain work
and manage life and the symptoms of mental illness is built.
TE also builds their confidence, skills, and work history for
resumes and job applications.
There are many benefits to employers who work with
Haverhill Clubhouse's Transitional Employment Program.
These include:
Supported Employment
When a member has successfully completed one or more
TE jobs and feel they are ready for less support, Supported
Employment (SE) is offered and encouraged. Supported
Employment is a job where the member had help or
connections from the clubhouse to obtain the job. The staff
person who helped make it happen will then act as the
member’s support staff. Support staff then creates a
relationship with the employer in order to provide on the
job support visits and to have the ability to act as a liaison
in times of difficulty. There is no time limit on SE jobs and
they tend to be more career oriented.
Independent Employment
Independent Employment is a job obtained and kept by the
member. They may get support at the clubhouse as they
feel they need it. Our monthly Employment Dinners are an
especially good way for our Independent workers to both
get and give support to and from other working members in
the clubhouse. During these dinners, the sharing of
updates, struggles, and successes happen over a lovely meal
within their clubhouse community.
Supported Education
Haverhill Clubhouse has a long standing relationship with
Northern Essex Community College and the college's
Supported Education Department. Supported Education is
an individualized instruction and support program which
assists persons who have psychiatric disabilities to obtain
educational goals. Services at NECC and Haverhill
Clubhouse include assistance with entry into college,
recommending accommodations, such as providing a note
taker, extended times for tests or testing locations for your
tests. The clubhouse has software that assists people who
are studying for their GED, and provides resources for
members pursuing certificate programs such as phlebotomy
and CNA.
work or school. Haverhill Clubhouse assists members with
their educational endeavors ranging from GED to college.
All clubhouses offer a variety of employment opportunities
for its members, based on their needs and interests.
Transitional Employment
The first is Transitional Employment (TE). TE jobs are
part time entry level jobs that are held by the clubhouse and
offer the most support to the members. Members who wish
to work these jobs do so for a six to nine month period and
are trained by clubhouse staff who know the job. Staff also
coach through any difficulties, provide on the job support,
and cover any absences for the member in order to keep the
position secure. Through this, the ability to maintain work
and manage life and the symptoms of mental illness is built.
TE also builds their confidence, skills, and work history for
resumes and job applications.
There are many benefits to employers who work with
Haverhill Clubhouse's Transitional Employment Program.
These include:
- Zero absenteeism. The staff who work as placement
managers cover any absences at no cost to the
employer. - Tax benefits. Hiring many of our members qualifies
employers to Work Opportunity Tax Credits. - Excellent Public Relations. Many of our employers
have received positive press and been recognized at
the State House in Boston for their partnership with
Haverhill Clubhouse. - All training is done by our staff. This frees the
employer to attend to the rest of the company
business.
Supported Employment
When a member has successfully completed one or more
TE jobs and feel they are ready for less support, Supported
Employment (SE) is offered and encouraged. Supported
Employment is a job where the member had help or
connections from the clubhouse to obtain the job. The staff
person who helped make it happen will then act as the
member’s support staff. Support staff then creates a
relationship with the employer in order to provide on the
job support visits and to have the ability to act as a liaison
in times of difficulty. There is no time limit on SE jobs and
they tend to be more career oriented.
Independent Employment
Independent Employment is a job obtained and kept by the
member. They may get support at the clubhouse as they
feel they need it. Our monthly Employment Dinners are an
especially good way for our Independent workers to both
get and give support to and from other working members in
the clubhouse. During these dinners, the sharing of
updates, struggles, and successes happen over a lovely meal
within their clubhouse community.
Supported Education
Haverhill Clubhouse has a long standing relationship with
Northern Essex Community College and the college's
Supported Education Department. Supported Education is
an individualized instruction and support program which
assists persons who have psychiatric disabilities to obtain
educational goals. Services at NECC and Haverhill
Clubhouse include assistance with entry into college,
recommending accommodations, such as providing a note
taker, extended times for tests or testing locations for your
tests. The clubhouse has software that assists people who
are studying for their GED, and provides resources for
members pursuing certificate programs such as phlebotomy
and CNA.
| MaryAnn (right) with her co-worker, Amanda, at Papa Gino's |
| Bobby working at Marshalls |
| Jasmine working at Papa Gino's |
| Haverhill Clubhouse 100 Locust Street Haverhill, MA 01830 (978) 521-6957 FAX (978) 521-7028 General Email: haverclub@aol.com |
For more information
Employment and Education
| Companies we currently work with include: Papa Gino's CVS Marshall's American Instrument Exchange Longhorn Restaurant Kohl's Northeast Independent Living Program |
Gil, Laure, and Aida– Haverhill Clubhouse staff with Scott Love–
General Manager of CVS Plaistow, and Representative
Barbara L’Italien at the Annual MCC Employment Celebration Event
held in Boston, MA at the State House.
General Manager of CVS Plaistow, and Representative
Barbara L’Italien at the Annual MCC Employment Celebration Event
held in Boston, MA at the State House.
Don working at CVS in
Haverhill
Haverhill
Linda working at Kohl's in
Plaistow, NH
Plaistow, NH
Eric working at Walgreens in
Haverhill
Haverhill
Aaron working at AIE in
Haverhill
Haverhill
