South-East Grey Support Services - Life Directions Employment Supports

Application

Call or email

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Newcomers to Canada and people with physical, intellectual or mental health disabilities who are experiencing barriers to employment

Fees

Free

Contacts

Cristin O'Sullivan - Employment Coordinator

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

South East Grey

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Employment program provides supports to individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment

Mental Health Supports for Job Seekers Experiencing Employment Barriers:

Six-week skills building – pre-employment workshops, update certificates and learn soft skills employers want
12-week work experience – to try new job experiences, learn and demonstrate new capabilities, assisted by a job coach
Follow-up – ongoing support for advocacy, accommodations and employment transition

Employer Supports :

12 weeks of wage subsidy
Pre-screened applicants
Mental health job coaching – job coaches assist with student and entry-level applicants skills development
Free workshops – offered to all employees including soft skills training
Follow-up – up-to-date employer regulations and staffing retention supports

Meetings can be arranged with program participants and employers off-site if needed

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