Employment Services
Program Description
Employment Services provide an individualized approach to finding and maintaining competitive and supported employment. Services focus on an individual’s strengths and goals to develop a comprehensive plan for employment. Services encourage community participation and developing relationships within the community. Supports could include but are not limited to:
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Maximizing an individual’s physical, material and emotional well-being
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Enhancing personal development and self-determination
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Developing community connectedness
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Employment skills training
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Life skills training
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Applied/practical learning experiences
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Career planning
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Assessments to determine employment goals and strengths
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Employee-to-job matching
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On-the-job training
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Employer support and consultation
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Development of accommodations and compensatory strategies
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Ongoing job maintenance support for employee and employer
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Developing natural supports
Am I eligible?
Individuals must:
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Must have the primary diagnosis of developmental disability, brain injury or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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Meet the requirements of available funding source (i.e. PDD, Alberta Works, WCB, private)
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Demonstrate a willingness to participate in the service
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Complete assessments as requested
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Benefit from training/support in personal/social development or employment skills
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Be interested in finding, obtaining and maintaining employment
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Not currently experiencing or have a history of engaging in behaviors that may place other clients, staff or the community at significant risk
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Have access to and from DaCapo
Where is the service provided?
Services are provided within the city of Lethbridge at various locations depending on the needs of the individual. Alternate locations could be considered
How much will it cost?
Program funding is provided by the funding source (i.e. PDD, Alberta Health Services, WCB)
Individuals are responsible for a monthly user fee ranging from $7.50-$27.00/month depending on services accessed
How do I access this program?
Individuals are referred to DaCapo through appropriate funding body
Individuals with private funding can contact DaCapo directly
Individuals seeking service that do not have funding in place will be directed to the appropriate funding body
Who do I contact for more info?
Michelle Gjerlaug, Program Manager
403-320-9119 or mgjerlaug@lfsfamily.ca
Program Outcomes
Assist individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment and enhance their connectivity to the community, well-being and independence while leading productive, meaningful lives in their community
Online Resources
Persons With Developmental Disabilities
www.humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services
Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Family Services is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all First Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home.
