Supporting individuals through all phases of employment from job readiness to maintaining gainful employment. CLGW Job Coaches provide support with writing a resume to preparing for interviews to helping you know your rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Participants gain increased independence, confidence and marketable skills.
Our EmployMEnt Options team connects employers and job seekers who have developmental disabilities. We help people find and succeed at jobs in the community.
Our Job Coaches help people:
Community Living Guelph Wellington partners with other employment agencies in the community to help skill develop, market, and find gainful employment for the people we support. More than 60 employers across Wellington County employ someone supported by Community Living Guelph Wellington.
“Being community-minded, I’ve gained so much by hiring people with developmental disabilities. They bring heart, dedication, and a unique perspective to the business. I truly believe everyone deserves the chance to feel valued and confident in the work they do.”
– Employer Testimonial
EO staff assist you in getting job ready by working on skills that you will need to be successful in the workplace.
Once a job has successfully been obtained, EO staff offer up to a maximum 13 weeks of on-the-job training. The official time for on-the-job training, is dependent on each individual.
At the end of the job coaching stage, it is the expectation that you are independent in the job. EO also stays in touch for 2 years after the job coaching has been completed to ensure ongoing success.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to be present for the initial couple of meetings as we get to know each other. Once the initial meetings have been completed, it is the expectation that you meet with the staff assigned to you independently. This allows us to build upon independence. Employers will want to talk to you not your parents.
We look at many different aspects when making a decision to accept a person into our service. We take into consideration if we feel you will be able to be independent once the job coaching stage has been completed and your willingness to put forth the work necessary to prepare yourself for employment.
If you have minimal experience, we will suggest a volunteer position to help build upon your employability skills.
To access these services, you must be registered with DSO. Once registered with DSO, please email us at info@clgw.ca or access the contact form linked below.
