Project Work offers supported employment programs to help people who have an intellectual disability or who require extra support to improve their work skills so that they can find and keep jobs. People in the program are teamed with a job coach. The job coach provides employment counselling, instruction and support at workplaces in the community.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS:



PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT

  • a pre-employment program for people needing to learn more about the skills required for success in the workplace
  • participants are matched with a volunteer placement
  • work site support, instruction and counselling is provided by a job coach



SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

  • a 29-week program to help people increase their work skills and find paid employment
  • employment preparation workshops
  • 2 day, unpaid work experiences to learn about different jobs and assess skills and strengths
  • one-to-one assistance for job search:
      - making a resume
      - identifying appropriate jobs and employers
      - contacting employers
      - practicing job interview skills

  • job search supported by a job development team
  • a job coach provides on-the-job instruction and support when employment is secured



SUPPORT & JOB RETENTION PROGRAM

  • a program to provide ongoing support and counselling to help people maintain paid employment
  • people in the program have completed the Supported Employment Program
  • services include:
      - on-the-job instruction and support for learning new
        job duties
      - worksite visits from a job coach
      - telephone support to help resolve work
        problems
      - resume updating services



OTHER SERVICES

  • customized plans can be developed on a fee-for-service basis
  • individual components of all programs are available:
      - employment assessments
      - employment planning
      - employment preparation workshops
      - job placement
      - job coaching and job maintenance
      - travel training
      - coordinating supplementary services