Community Employment
Community Employment provides personalized job training, coaching, and workplace support for individuals with developmental disabilities. We work closely with participants and local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities and long-term success.
What Is Community Employment?
Community Employment supports individuals in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment in the local business community.
Employment supports are tailored to each participant’s strengths, interests, goals, experience, and preferred work environment. Our team also works with employers to create successful, inclusive, and sustainable workplace partnerships.
Job Readiness
Build practical workplace skills, confidence, routines, and understanding of employer expectations.
Individual Job Coaching
Receive personalized instruction, encouragement, and support throughout the employment journey.
Employer Partnerships
We collaborate with local businesses to develop inclusive employment opportunities that benefit everyone.
Ongoing Workplace Support
Support can continue after placement to help participants and employers maintain long-term success.
Employment Support Provided
- Employment goal planning
- Resume and application support
- Interview preparation
- Job-search assistance
- Workplace communication skills
- On-the-job coaching and training
- Transportation and routine planning
- Ongoing follow-up and workplace support
What Participants Can Build
- Confidence and self-advocacy
- Professional communication
- Time management and reliability
- Workplace safety awareness
- Task completion and problem solving
- Teamwork and workplace relationships
- Greater independence and financial experience
The Employment Journey
Every participant’s employment journey is different. Our team follows a person-centred process that focuses on strengths, interests, and long-term success.
Discover Goals
We learn about the participant’s interests, strengths, preferred work environment, and employment goals.
Build Readiness
Participants develop resumes, interview skills, workplace routines, communication, and job-specific abilities.
Find the Right Match
Our team works with local employers to identify opportunities that suit the participant and the workplace.
Support Success
Job coaching, employer communication, and follow-up support help create lasting and positive employment outcomes.
Partner With Community Employment
Inclusive employment can strengthen workplaces, improve team culture, and connect businesses with motivated employees who bring valuable skills and perspectives.
Our team supports employers throughout the process, from identifying suitable roles to workplace orientation, training, and ongoing communication.
Speak with our Employment team →How We Support Your Workplace
- Help identifying appropriate job tasks
- Candidate matching based on skills and workplace needs
- Onboarding and workplace orientation support
- Job coaching and task training
- Communication with supervisors and team members
- Ongoing support when workplace needs change
Employment Information & Guides
Learn more about Community Employment services and how local employers can participate.
Additional Program Information
Review more details about available services, employment supports, and how participants can get started.
View program information →Community Employment Employer Handbook
A practical guide for employers interested in creating an inclusive and successful employment opportunity.
View employer handbook →Employment That Builds Opportunity
Meaningful employment can provide much more than income. It can strengthen confidence, independence, social connections, personal identity, and a sense of contribution.
Successful employment partnerships also help local businesses build inclusive teams and discover the valuable contribution each person can make.
Financial Experience
Employment provides opportunities to earn income and develop greater financial awareness.
Confidence
Achieving workplace goals can strengthen self-esteem, responsibility, and personal confidence.
Community Connection
Work creates opportunities to build professional relationships and participate more fully in community life.
Long-Term Success
Ongoing support helps participants and employers respond to change and maintain successful employment relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interested in Community Employment?
Whether you are seeking employment support or want to become an inclusive employer partner, our team is ready to help.