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    Operation ABLE of Greater Boston, Inc.
    • 98 North Washington Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02114
    • 617-542-4180
    • Job Retention
    ABLE Job Placement & Retention Program
    Program activities:

    The ABLE Job Placement and Retention Program provides job-placed participants with three months of post-placement job retention services. The purpose of the program is to provide working ABLE clients with the case management and support services they need to make a successful transition to employment. The goal of the program is the participant’s long-term retention and growth on the job. A longer-term goal will be the employee’s eventual promotion and/or upgrade to a better job.

    The ABLE Job Placement and Retention Program includes the following components:
    * Weekly phone follow-up with recently placed participant to provide support, guidance and counseling.
    * Bi-weekly communication with participant’s supervisor to check on employee status and to identify any job-related issues before they escalate and affect performance and/or standing with the company.
    * Referral to community-based providers or other resources for assistance in handling any individual or family case management issues.
    * One-on-one career and job counseling, if needed.
    * Assistance in identifying “next step” jobs and in navigating application process.
    * Referral to ABLE skills instructors for assistance and/or tutoring in handling computer-related performance issues.

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Recently placed graduates of ABLE skills training or employment programs. Although the program and agency prioritize services to mature workers, the program is open to applicants of all ages.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 20
    Total hours: 1
    Program duration: 12 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Program start dates: Ongoing
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    9:00am - 5:00pmJob retention and supports✓✓✓✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: Weekly phone calls with placed participants. Bi-weekly communication with employee’s supervisor. Additional supports (e.g. counseling, case management etc.) provided if needed.
    Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    98 N Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Training site is located right across the street from North Station and conveniently accessible to Commuter Rail, bus lines, and the Orange and Green Line subways.
    Additional information about location:

    Check ins occur by phone, but ABLE skills instruction and/or tutoring may take place on site.

    Other requirements: Placed into employment after training
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Job Retention

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Clothing/Uniforms✓
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Marilyn Piket
    Telephone: 6175424180
    Email: mpiket@operationable.net
    Program code: OPA-JR
    ABAWD Qualifying? No