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    Wayfinders, Inc.
    • 1780 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
    • 413-233-1500
    • Job Retention
    JR: Employment Support Services
    Program activities:

    Job retention services are intended to provide support to participants who secured employment during or after participation in another SNAP Path to work component.  Initial proof of employment will be required. Thereafter, participants will meet with Wayfinder’s Job Developer on a monthly basis to address concerns and barriers to employment, discuss job stressors, changing family dynamics, budgeting, etc.  Meetings may be in person or virtual.

    Job Retention workshops include the management of transportation and childcare, clear workplace expectations and time management as well as exploration of career advancement.

    Program is offered in: English, Spanish
    Participant demographics:

    Wayfinders serves families that are enrolled in a homeless shelter or community-based program. To qualify for SNAP E&T job retention services one must have secured employment during or after other SNAP Path to Work program participation.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 38
    Total hours: 4
    Program duration: 12 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Number of cycles: 4
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    VariesRetention Call/ Additional services if needed ✓
    VariesWorkshop Childcare, Time management ✓✓✓✓✓
    VariesOpen walk in/ Call participant appointments✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: The program is open all year.
    Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    1780 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103Accessible via public transportation
    193 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, Holyoke, MA 01040Accessible via public transportation
    256 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Accessible via public transportation
    Additional information about location:

    Services may be delivered in person or virtually.

    Other requirements: Live in Hampden or Hampshire county | Must have participated in SNAP Path to Work program and secured employment
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: Job Retention Workshop certificate
    Other outcomes: Basic skills gain

    Participant Supports:

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

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Madeline Martinez
    Telephone: 4132331500
    Email: employmentsupport@wayfinders.org
    Program code: WAY-JR
    ABAWD Qualifying? No