The Supported Employment Program provides training and support for people with an intellectual disability who are searching for paid employment in the community. Services include:
- assessment of their employment skills
- develop resume and interview skills
- assistance with contacting potential employers and securing employment
- learn new job skills
- on-site job coaching
- promote independence
- community readiness
- achievers night
- networking committees
There are many benefits to the person participating in the Supported Employment Program. People have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities, they experience an improved self-esteem and an improved quality of life, and they make new friends in their place of employment.
Benefits are also experienced by the businesses who employ and include a person with an intellectual disability in their work place. Employers gain a hard-working, dedicated employee; experience improved staff morale; access to a free job coach to provide on-the-job training; and a better understanding and appreciation of the skills of people with a disability.
Contact an Office in your area for more information:
- Guelph 226-314-0873 or 226-314-0874 or GuelphSEP@clgw.ca
- Centre Wellington 226-314-1098 FergusSIL@clgw.ca
- Wellington North 226-314-1095 MtForestSIL@clgw.ca
To inquire about initiating services for a person with an intellectual disability, call Developmental Services Ontario Central West Region at 1-888-941-1121 or email at dso@dscwr.com. This is Central Intake for all developmental service agencies in Wellington County.