Open Sky’s Career Services, also known as Competitive Integrated Employment Services (CIES), help adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful, competitive employment.

We focus on each person’s strengths, preferences, and goals, and work closely with partner agencies to make sure job seekers get the support they need to succeed.

Our Approach

We use evidence‑based employment practices, including principles from Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the “Choose, Get, Keep” model. This means we:

• Support anyone who wants to work (zero exclusion)

• Honor each person’s job preferences and choices

• Coordinate with everyone involved in the job seeker’s life

• Prioritize competitive, integrated employment with equal pay

• Offer benefits counseling

• Start job searches quickly

• Provide ongoing follow‑along supports

What We Offer

Career Services are flexible and tailored to each person’s needs. Meetings can happen at home, in our offices, or in the community.

Job Readiness & Exploration

• Interest and skills assessments

• Career planning and goal setting

• Workplace skills training

Job Search & Placement

• Resume building and interview preparation

• Help exploring transportation options

• Support through onboarding and the first 30 days of work

Employment Support

• Follow‑along coaching from day 31 to day 90

• Extended supports beyond 90 days

• Short‑term or flexible coaching for seasonal jobs and training needs

Competitive Integrated Employment Services Models

Our services follow guidelines from both:

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)

• Career exploration

• Skills training

• Job development and placement

• 30‑, 90‑, and ongoing employment supports

Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

For TAFDC recipients and eligible non‑custodial parents:

• Assessment across the five Economic Stability Roadmap domains

• Career and skills training

• Connections to community resources (housing, child care, financial coaching)

• 30‑, 90‑, and 180‑day job retention support

Meeting Flexibility

• Services available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

• Meetings can occur outside these hours based on job seeker needs

• No fees for participants

Eligibility

To participate, individuals must:

• Want to find employment

• Be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.

• Have a documented disability

• Be referred and determined eligible by MRC or DTA

• (For DTA services) Be a TAFDC recipient or eligible non‑custodial parent