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Employment Services


Our Employment Services support individuals to achieve meaningful paid employment, promoting increased independence and the opportunity to earn a fair wage for purposeful employment.

Strategies

  • Assess the individuals readiness for employment
  • Provide workshops, coaching and training to overcome the individual’s barriers to employment
  • Engage the individual in determining what, how, where they might like employment
  • Work with potential employers to find a job that is a good fit for both the employer and the potential employee
  • Work with the employer to support the individual to learn the tasks of the position
  • Develop natural supports in the workplace and fade staff support
  • Provide regular and follow up, according to the needs of the individual

Activities

  • Approximately 70 clients are successfully employed in one or more positions
  • Most individuals only work a part time position
  • Individuals are employed in a wide range of businesses: fast food, coffee, retail, retail kitchens, security, farm, garden centre, manufacturing
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Employment Services


Our Employment Services support individuals to achieve meaningful paid employment, promoting increased independence and the opportunity to earn a fair wage for purposeful employment.

Strategies

  • Assess the individuals readiness for employment
  • Provide workshops, coaching and training to overcome the individual’s barriers to employment
  • Engage the individual in determining what, how, where they might like employment
  • Work with potential employers to find a job that is a good fit for both the employer and the potential employee
  • Work with the employer to support the individual to learn the tasks of the position
  • Develop natural supports in the workplace and fade staff support
  • Provide regular and follow up, according to the needs of the individual

Activities

  • Approximately 70 clients are successfully employed in one or more positions
  • Most individuals only work a part time position
  • Individuals are employed in a wide range of businesses: fast food, coffee, retail, retail kitchens, security, farm, garden centre, manufacturing
<< Back To Learning & Employment

Employment Services


Our Employment Services support individuals to achieve meaningful paid employment, promoting increased independence and the opportunity to earn a fair wage for purposeful employment.

Strategies

  • Assess the individuals readiness for employment
  • Provide workshops, coaching and training to overcome the individual’s barriers to employment
  • Engage the individual in determining what, how, where they might like employment
  • Work with potential employers to find a job that is a good fit for both the employer and the potential employee
  • Work with the employer to support the individual to learn the tasks of the position
  • Develop natural supports in the workplace and fade staff support
  • Provide regular and follow up, according to the needs of the individual

Activities

  • Approximately 70 clients are successfully employed in one or more positions
  • Most individuals only work a part time position
  • Individuals are employed in a wide range of businesses: fast food, coffee, retail, retail kitchens, security, farm, garden centre, manufacturing

Services For Employers


Garth Homer Society’s Employment Services team partners with businesses to create inclusive workplaces by connecting employers with skilled, dedicated employees who have diverse abilities. Hiring inclusively is a smart business decision that enhances workplace culture, retention, and productivity. Contact us today to learn how we can support your hiring needs.

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