Supported Employment Services:
Work by Design

A community-based employment program supporting individuals as they choose career paths, participate in work, and develop entrepreneurial opportunities.

​Supported Employment can assist individuals in the follow ways:

• Evaluate skill level to ensure optimum job match
• Provide assistance with job seeking skills, including resume development, applications, and interviewing
• Provide transportation assistance as needed, for job seeking and during employment
• Provide job coach assistance as needed to instruct, support and mentor individuals on the job
• Maintain follow-up support with employers and persons served to ensure job satisfaction
• Assist individuals in skill development to maintain or improve job opportunities
• Assist in the development of entrepreneurial possibilities
• Participation in community and post-secondary classes to enhance work related skills
• Assist in the pursuit of educational opportunities

Jenny and Julie working at Northwood Children's Services

Nicki and Linda at the Kitchi Gammi Club