SMUN Employment Support Services

Our team of employment counsellors / job developers are available to assist people with disabilities to attain and retain employment.

A wide range of services and support is tailored specifically to meet individual needs and employment goals, both traditional and self-employment pathways.

Eligibility criteria:

• Individuals who are 18 years of age or older who qualify for ODSP-ES
• An individual does not need to be receiving ODSP income to qualify
• Active participation in seeking, securing, and maintaining employment through collaboration is expected

What do we do?

• Develop customized employment plans with clients based on their individual needs
• Career decision making and exploration: identifying strengths, skills, interests and labour market conditions
• Job search strategies and opportunities: Self marketing, employer outreach
• Skill enhancement: pre-employment, job trials, placement, training, and on the job coaching
• Support and exploration of alternative income opportunities including self-employment–owning and operating your own business