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Provides opportunities to individuals with disabilities, who are currently registered with the Ontario Disability Support Program, to obtain assistance to find employment

Provides various services including the following:

• Aptitude and Skill Testing
• Job Search Training
• Job Shadowing
• Job Coaching

• Functions as a community-based, non-profit employment agency providing employment counselling, job development, job placements, assistance returning to school or accessing re-training, apprenticeship and certification training
• Provides resume, job search, career planning and interview assistance, job listings and labour market information
• Offers free access to computers, photocopier and fax machine

Offers the following programs and services:

• Apprenticeships
• Better Jobs Ontario
• Employment Ontario Employment Services
• Employment Ontario Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection-Summer
• Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports
• Canada-Ontario Job Grant
• Youth Employment Pathways
• Youth Justice Programs

Operates as a program under the Education and Training Branch

Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs and services for Métis people to enhance employability and related skills including:

• Apprenticeship support (financial and training assistance)
• Career counselling
• Employment readiness support and training
• Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on website
• Mobility assistance
• Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
• Services for clients with disabilities

Temporarily closed due to COVID - call Toll Free 1-800-518-0000 or email info@chs.ca for more information on virtual services

Provides employment consultants that provide personalized employment counselling and can assist with:

• Job search challenges related to hearing loss
• Career planning
• Resume and cover letter services
• Leads and referrals to potential job opportunities
• Preparing for interviews
• Arranging an interpreter or live translation of speech to text (CART) for interviews

Offers additional on the job support by working with the individual and the employer to:

• Find assistive technology and communication devices
• Identify and implement appropriate workplace accommodations for a barrier-free work environment
• Provide communication workshops for co-workers

Also provides employment services for employers and students

Provides guidance and support to youth through one-on-one and group mentoring in their quest for post-secondary education and career choices

Services include but are not limited to:

• Assistance with academic registration
• Assistance completing Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) applications
• Campus tours
• Discussions about post-secondary education and possible future career choices
• Education during weekly group meetings on career readiness and post-secondary skills and information
• Referrals to community employment agencies

Provides counselling and support services to enhance employment opportunities for community members

• Works under the training and employment policies of the Gezhtoojig Employment and Training Unit based in Sudbury
• Maintains a community job board with current employment postings
• Works on proposals and applications for job creation projects and summer student employment jobs
• Develops appropriate job descriptions and coordinates hiring participants

Offers the following services:

• Advocacy with employment issues
• Coordination of training programs for community
• Employment counselling and assessment
• Employment resources
• Hiring and staffing logistics
• Job development
• Referrals

• Empowers individuals seeking employment and education through information, counselling, training and support to maximize success
• Offers free billingual services for individuals seeking work or education
• Assists with career planning, résumés, interviews and job search techniques
• Offers resources including computer use and internet access
• Facilitates workshops
• Features literacy and computer classes

Offers the following programs:

• Ontario Employment Services
• Educational and Workplace Training

Operates as a program under the Education and Training Branch

Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs and services for Métis people to enhance employability and related skills including:

• Apprenticeship support (financial and training assistance)
• Career counselling
• Employment readiness support and training
• Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on website
• Mobility assistance
• Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
• Services for clients with disabilities

Provides counselling and support services to enhance employment opportunities for community members

• Works under the training and employment policies of the Gezhtoojig Employment and Training Unit based in Sudbury
• Maintains a community job board with current employment postings
• Works on proposals and applications for job creation projects and summer student employment jobs
• Develops appropriate job descriptions and coordinates hiring participants

Offers the following services:

• Advocacy with employment issues
• Coordination of training programs for community
• Employment counselling and assessment
• Employment resources
• Hiring and staffing logistics
• Job development
• Referrals

Also houses the following:

• Adult Learning Program
• Ontario Works Employment Program
• Ontario Lottery Gaming Program

Also serves as the Contact North site for Wasauksing

Provides employment consultants that provide personalized employment counselling and can assist with:

• Job search challenges related to hearing loss
• Career planning
• Resume and cover letter services
• Leads and referrals to potential job opportunities
• Preparing for interviews
• Arranging an interpreter or live translation of speech to text (CART) for interviews

Offers additional on the job support by working with the individual and the employer to:

• Find assistive technology and communication devices
• Identify and implement appropriate workplace accommodations for a barrier-free work environment
• Provide communication workshops for co-workers

Also provides employment services for employers and students

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence

Ontario Works offers:

• money to help individual and eligible family members with living expenses, including food (special dietary needs accommodated), and rent
• health benefits for individuals and eligible family members
• employment supports to find employment (workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)

Amount of money received by eligible recipients of Ontario Works will depend on the individuals specific situation. In most cases, participation in employment-related activities is required in order to receive financial help. Individuals could receive up to $733 a month for basic needs and shelter if single.

Individuals may receive more than this amount for:

• benefits (additional money for transportation to medical appointments)
• other immediate family members (if individual has a spouse or child)

Offers services virtually and in person to your with little to no wait times.

Services include:

• Mental Health Services
• Substance Use Services
• Peer Support Services
• Primary Care - Physical Health Services
• Education Services
• Employment Services
• 2SLGBTQ+ Services
• Support for youth with special needs
• Housing Supports
• Variety of workshops and cultural teachings

Employment Specialists:

• Career Connections: employment readiness program
• Soft Skills Training, resume/cover letter development, interview preparation, job development

Education Services:

• basic literacy and numeracy, computer literacy
• grade 12 upgrading, support accessing other educational facilities
• assistance applying to post-secondary programs and exploring potential funding opportunities

Recreation Therapy:

• 1-1 and small group programming, support with identifying leisure interests/pursuits, community integration

Offers the following supports:

• Children's Developmental Support Services, (CDSS) - Provides support for infants, toddlers, and children up to the age of 12 who have a developmental support need or is at risk for and who attend a licensed childcare programs. CDSS consists of the Simcoe County Resource Consultation Services, Ontario Autism Programs, and the Quality Inclusive Support Services. Offices are located across the Simcoe County, including Collingwood, Alliston, Bradford, Barrie, Orillia, and Midland. Service is Free of Charge and is funded by the County of Simcoe.
• Supported Living Home (SLH) - Supports over 90 adults in 20 supported living home settings including Penetanguishene, Midland, Port McNicoll, Waubaushene, and Victoria Harbour. In addition offers supports in the Family Home Program to people in the Supported Independent Living Program. The type of support an individual requires depends upon their specific needs.
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) - services are offered to people who are living independently in the community . SIL Support Staff are available to offer support in budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, medical appointments and community participation, based on the identified needs of the person supported. The hours of staff support fluctuate based on the needs of the individual.
• Supported Employment Programs (SEP) - assists individuals 18 years of age and over explore/obtain and/or maintain employment opportunities. Employment Specialist staff work directly with the individual and the potential employer to ensure mutual satisfaction. Connects potential employers with suitable employees.
• Community Participation Supports (CPS) - provides individuals with a broad range of social and recreational opportunities in and around their local community. Weekly social, recreation events are shared with all individuals participating in the CPS program. Individuals are given a schedule of options to choose from (virtual and in-person) to meet their individual preference. CPS services focuses on including and supporting everyone to experience social and recreational activities in order to enhance skills, build new friendships and stay active.
• Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Program - provides support to young people with support needs between the ages of 16 to 21 in their school to adult life transition. The TAY co-ordinator acts as a support/resource to the teen, family, school and community agencies. The young adult's interests are explored, skills and abilities are assessed and plans are made through the Person Directed Planning model to assist in meeting goals for the future. Supports and resources are put into place based on individual preferences and interests.

CLH DSS is the host agency for the Community Networks of Specialized Care - Central East (CNSC - CE). The CNSC - CE provides coordination and linkages to supports for adults with a developmental disability and high support and complex care needs (HSCCN) in Simcoe, York, Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge.

Provides a comprehensive suite of employment programs and services that include:

• career counselling
• employment readiness training
• wage subsidies
• apprenticeship support
• mobility assistance
• self-employment
• youth initiatives and services for clients with disabilities.

Programs and services are delivered through community-based service sites across the province.

Career and College Prep (CCP)

• free program for adult learners that provides literacy, numeracy, and essential skills services to help learners achieve goals related to education and training, employment, apprenticeship, or independence
• in-class course modules to support studies in ​Mathematics, Communications, Computers, and Success Strategies at a College Entry Level (grades 9-12)

Adult learners can gain a high school equivalency certificate

• Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) or upgrade and/or refresh secondary school credits for career and college entrance

The timeline to finish the program is dependent on individual goals and needs.

Program intake is continuous.

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence

Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Program assists people with disabilities prepare for, find and maintain employment

• assessment
• counseling
• training and job placement
• employment may be in the competitive labour market
• self-employment
• full time or part time

Ontario Works offers:

• money to help individual and eligible family members with living expenses, including food (special dietary needs accommodated), and rent
• health benefits for individuals and eligible family members
• employment supports to find employment (workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)

Amount of money received by eligible recipients of Ontario Works will depend on the individuals specific situation. In most cases, participation in employment-related activities is required in order to receive financial help. Individuals could receive up to $733 a month for basic needs and shelter if single.

Individuals may receive more than this amount for:

• benefits (additional money for transportation to medical appointments)
• other immediate family members (if individual has a spouse or child)

Career transition assistance to reduce barriers to employment, including skills development and training, mentorship opportunities, job fairs and networking events, and employer and labour market engagement

• job coaching
• vocational training, including SalesCamp
• career coaching
• job search assistance for underrepresented populations
• interview and resume preparation
• life skills training

Presentation formats vary by program (virtual, in-person or combination), contact for details