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