Supported Employment for Kamloops Residents with Developmental Disabilities
At SMART Options, we are passionate about inclusion and advocacy for those with diverse abilities. You deserve to contribute to the community in a meaningful way while earning a fair income for the work that you do—and we’re here to help make that a reality!
Contact Page: https://www.smartoptions.ca/supported-employment
Details
Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida
Age
19-99
Eligibility
Step 1: Referral
In order to work with you, we must get a referral from Community Living BC (CLBC) if you are an adult (19+ yrs) or from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) if you are a youth (15-18 yrs). If you are already connected to CLBC or MCFD, you can contact your worker directly and ask to be referred.
Step 2: Intake Interview
Once we receive your referral, an employment counsellor will contact you or your guardian and set up an intake interview. During this meeting, we will complete some paperwork, and get to know you and your interests.
Some job seekers may also complete a PATH with SMART Options. PATH is a graphic planning process that is used to help individuals develop a big picture plan to achieve their hopes, dreams, and goals.
Step 3: Job Search
Once we know your employment interests and goals, we can start your Kamloops job search. Our goal is to find a job that matches your skills and abilities and that you enjoy doing. We can help you connect with employers and job opportunities, assist with interview preparation, resume writing, online applications and more!
Step 4: Job Coaching and Continued Support
Once you have a job, SMART Options will provide a job coach to help you learn your job duties and provide on-the-job support. Our goal is that you will become independent on the job over time. However, we will stay in close contact with you and your employer to provide support, when needed, to ensure ongoing job success.
In order to work with you, we must get a referral from Community Living BC (CLBC) if you are an adult (19+ yrs) or from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) if you are a youth (15-18 yrs). If you are already connected to CLBC or MCFD, you can contact your worker directly and ask to be referred.
Step 2: Intake Interview
Once we receive your referral, an employment counsellor will contact you or your guardian and set up an intake interview. During this meeting, we will complete some paperwork, and get to know you and your interests.
Some job seekers may also complete a PATH with SMART Options. PATH is a graphic planning process that is used to help individuals develop a big picture plan to achieve their hopes, dreams, and goals.
Step 3: Job Search
Once we know your employment interests and goals, we can start your Kamloops job search. Our goal is to find a job that matches your skills and abilities and that you enjoy doing. We can help you connect with employers and job opportunities, assist with interview preparation, resume writing, online applications and more!
Step 4: Job Coaching and Continued Support
Once you have a job, SMART Options will provide a job coach to help you learn your job duties and provide on-the-job support. Our goal is that you will become independent on the job over time. However, we will stay in close contact with you and your employer to provide support, when needed, to ensure ongoing job success.
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