Community Work Services (CWS)

Address:
174 Portland St, Boston MA 02114-7114
Telephone: 617-720-2233, x223 Fax: 617-367-4759
Who to call:
Director of Rehabilitation
e-mail: cws@cwsbos.com
Web site: www.cwsbos.com

Services:
Offers comprehensive services to give their clients the skills and aptitude to get and retain a job.

These services include:
Evaluation and testing to find out client interests, aptitudes, skills, and readiness for employment.

Training in job readiness skills, resume-writing, work adjustment issues.
Job support: placement assistance, workplace supports, post-employment follow-up.

CWS offers specialized services:

Vocational services for people who are homeless.
Programs for individuals with disabilities.
Bilingual/bicultural employment services.

Training and workplace adaptations for disabled.

When are they open? M - F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Does it cost? No. Services are paid by the referral source.

Restrictions? Must be referred by homeless shelter, Mass Dept of Mental Retardation (DMR), Mass Commission for the Blind (MCB) or Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).

Person must also be clean and sober for 60 days and/or taking any required medication for 60 days.

Bring with you: Verification of homelessness from shelter, or verification of contact with DMR, MCB, or MRC.

Public transportation: Orange or Green line: North Station stop. Walk 2 1/2 blocks to Portland. #174 is middle of block, next to INS offices. Take elevator to 2nd floor.