Life Directions Employment Supports
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Frontier Pavilion
774292 Hwy 10, Box 12
Flesherton, ON
N0C 1E0
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519-378-5514
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Fax: 519-924-3575
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Mon-Fri 9am-noon
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
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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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