CLH Developmental Support Services

Site: Midland - King St

Service: Supported Employment Program

Record #: MID0141
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service) Assists individuals 18 years of age and over explore/obtain and/or maintain employment opportunities. Empployment Specialist Support Staff work directly with the individual and the potential employer to ensure mutual satisfaction. Connects potential employers with suitable employees.

For Job Seekers, support may include:
  • Pre-employment preparation, including in-class and practical work experience
  • On-the-job support
  • Ongoing communication with employee/employer as needed
  • Support with your job search
  • Support with the interview process
  • Education and assistance with applying for funds/services that maybe available to you
For Potential Employers, provides the following services:
  • Provides access to qualified employment candidates
  • Pre-screen potential employees and their skill set
  • Supervise on-the-job training
  • Be a liaison between employer/employee
  • Provides seasonal/part-time/casual employees
  • Educates employers and staff on working with people with support needs
  • One of two employment staff will provide on-the-job training, assistance with evaluation to facilitate the individual to explore/obtain or maintain employment opportunities within the community.
Pre-Employment Training - An eight-week program designed for job seekers to help them prepare for competitive employment. Provides in-class modules on:
  • Resume Writing
  • Job Search
  • Safety
  • Included in the 8 week program is on-the-job training placement, and tours of local industries, restaurants and facilities to educate the job seeker in the different types of employment that could be available to them.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility 18 years and older
Application Contact Developmental Services Ontario at 1-855-277-2121 or dsocentraleast@yssn.ca
Languages English; French - Interpretation, Programs, Publications, Informal, on request
Fees Fee assistance available.

Address and Location

Located In Community Midland
Address & Map
283 King St
Midland, ON
Canada L4R 3M5
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Accessible entry

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-526-4253 ext 0
Fax 705-417-1783
E-Mail amanda.miller@clhmidland.on.ca
Website https://www.clhmidland.on.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLHDSS 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CLHDSS/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clhdevelopmentalsupportservices
Primary Contact Amanda Miller, Manager of Community Programming; Phone: 705-528-4358
Mailing Address c/o Rob Smith; 339 Olive St 
Midland, ON 
Canada L4R 2R4

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