Our Services : Community Placement Program

The Community Placement Program provides community based supports for adults (18+) who have a developmental disability. The Program is comprised of four components:

Community Initiatives

Supports are provided to youth who have left the secondary school system, between the ages of 18 – 29 years. Emphasis is on increasing the individual’s connections within their community. This is accomplished through exposure to activities that provide the opportunity for enjoyment and personal growth. These activities may include social skill development, recreation, leisure, volunteer and or employment. Supports are time limited and transition planning occurs.

Community Supports

Supports are provided to individuals 18+. Employment Instructors assist individuals to determine their career goals which include both employment (minimum wage or better) and volunteer opportunities. On site job coaching, training and monitoring is provided. Additional “perks” are offered which may include formal training sessions, summer enhancement opportunities and monthly dinner meetings to connect and problem solve with peers. This is a long term support system.

Skills Review / Job Development

Individuals who have identified employment as their goal may be referred to this process. Skills review involves an on-site assessment of work related skills. Job Development involves job search assistance with the goal of interview opportunities that will ultimately lead to employment offers.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada.

Community Link

Supports are provided to individuals who are interested in exploring community based vocational goals and identifying the steps required to move toward these goals.  Emphasis is placed upon the participant’s desire for an individually tailored support plan designed to aid with their informed decision making.  This is accomplished through participant guided skill development workshops that are led by an Instructor (Social Skills, Coping with Emotions, Employability, and Healthy Lifestyles), practicing and applying skills in a variety of scenarios, 1:1 counsel and support, site tours of businesses and/or organizations, and a time limited supported volunteer option.