Adults with Disabilities Jobs Program:

Project Genesis has provided Job Development, Assessment and Job Coaching services since 1991 to adults with disabilities through funding from the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. We have a network of employers throughout Connecticut in virtually every industry and every level of employment. We are known for our ability to secure employment and assessments quickly after referral. Other services we offer include Working Interviews, School to Work Transition for students graduating from High School, and On the Job Training.

We Offer:

Motivated Employees:

Our consumers have been pre-screened to ensure a quality job match for the employer and employee

Tax Credit:

Federal tax credit up to $2,400.00 to employers who hire one of our consumers.

Free Training:

Our staff provide full on the job training to the employee at no cost to the employer.

Working Interview:

Our consumer works for your company for 1 to 2 weeks, at no cost to you. This extended interview gives the consumer the opportunity to try out the job and gives the employer the opportunity to assess the consumer's work skills and compatibility for the job..

School to Work Transition:

Students transitioning from high school to employment participate in career exploration and work experience opportunities.

We have developed positions for our consumers in many fields:

• Pharmacists
• Administrative Clerks
• Maintenance Workers
• Receiving Clerks
• Warehouse Helpers
• Library Assistants
• Auto Detailers
• Receptionists
• Custodians
• Ushers
• Dispatchers
• Cooks
• Packers
• Painters
• Delivery Drivers
• Mail Clerks
• Sand Blasters
• Customer Service Reps.
• Fiber Optic Assemblers
• Porters
• Assemblers
• Clerical Aides

Who Benefits?

Employers:

Motivated employees who value joining the workforce.
Employees who are on time.
Employees who look forward to going to work.
Respect in the community as an employer who supports and believes in the right of all individuals to work.

Employees:

Satisfaction from meeting goals.
Self esteem and dignity from work experience.
Opportunities for friendship.
Income.

Community:

Productive, tax paying citizens.
A diverse, well-integrated community.

Some of Our Employers:

• Live and Learn Daycare
• The Home Depot
• Foxwoods Casino
• T.J. Maxx
• Eastern CT State Univ.
• Papa Gino's
• Wal-Mart
• Brooks Pharmacy
• Shop-Rite Supermarket
• Stop & Shop Supermarket
• Marshall's Dept. Store
• Big A Auto Parts
• Friendly's Restaurant
• McDonald's
• Mohegan Sun
• Lowes Distribution Center
• Atlas Hobbing and Tool
• Kohl's Department Store
• S.A.B. Tree Experts