Many people can-you are not alone, and you already know most of them:
“The Autism Job Seekers Database is an important new tool for both job-seekers and employers” and here’s WHY: Job Seekers
The Autism Job Seekers Database is a source of a large and diverse pool of potential job seekers that fit your hiring needs—“helping employers build more inclusive workplaces and positively impacting their bottom line.” Ready, Willing & Able offers support with resources, consultation, and answers to your questions about the modern inclusive workforce. If you are an employer who is interested in hiring inclusively through Ready, Willing & Able all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
Ready, Willing & Able has partnerships with various employment agencies across Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia, to further enhance employment services for YOU! There are numerous employment agencies designed to help you find employment. Every agency is inclusive, which means anyone who is 16 or older, of any ability, can access their services. If you are thinking of joining an employment agency, but are unsure of what they do, you have come to the right place! Outlined below are various things an agency can do for you: •Give 1:1 case management advice on types of employment you are looking for, funding you are entitled to, and career goals. •Provides workshops on employment needs such as how to write a resume/cover letter, how to disclose a disability, transferable skills etc. Each agency has a schedule of workshops they offer monthly. You can find these calendars at your agency or online for most agencies. If you want to attend a workshop, your case manager can sign you up or you can call the receptionist and sign up. •Provides you with a resource room where computers, printers etc. are available for your use for free! Some agencies also have free phone services you can use to call employers about possible job leads or to set up your interview. •Job Developers- these individuals go into the community to find jobs. If your case manager has suggested you work with a job developer, then you will be sent jobs that match your specific requests for employment. •Provides you with an up to date Job Board where you can examine jobs that are available right now to apply for! •Employment Support Practitioners- Some agencies have people devoted to help you with mock interview support and on the job support once you are successful in obtaining employment. Your case manager will link you with an Employment Support Practitioner if they feel you would benefit from their services. Employment agencies do require you to complete paperwork on your first visit and they will ask you have a valid SIN card. If you do not have a SIN card, you will need to get one before visiting an agency. It is important to note that employment agencies DO NOT job search for you- that part is up to you! They DO, however, give you all the resources you need to job search and, once you find a job, your case manager can help you apply. Want more information about agencies? Check out the following websites: www.jobjunction.ca teamworkbridge.org opportunityplace.ca ymcaemploymentcentre.ca If you have a formal diagnosis or self-diagnose as having ASD you can also rely on support from the Employment Support Coordinator, Sheila at Autism Nova Scotia- [email protected]
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