What is LINC?
Leading Into New Careers (LINC) is an approved Ontario Disability Service Provider-Employment Supports (ODSP-ES) Service Provider.
LINC takes a holistic approach which acknowledges employment as a meaningful attachment to community life. Our objective is connecting people with disabilities to sustainable, competitive jobs. We ensure that people with the right skills will be matched to the most appropriate employment opportunity.
LINC will provide individualized services that will assist in success within the workplace. We do this by maintaining regular contact with both the employer and employee as needed. Individualized supports are available at no cost.
Who can qualify for LINC Services?
Any employer looking to hire within the West Parry Sound District can qualify for LINC Services.
Anyone with any type of disability that meet the following requirements:
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Meet criteria for ODSP-ES
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Legal resident of Ontario
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Ready, willing, able to prepare for, accept and maintain competitive employment
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16 years of age and older
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Professional readiness
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Committed to personal and professional goals
What are the types of services LINC can provide?
Job Matching
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Job matching compares the requirements listed in a job description with the skills of the job seeker. If requested the employer can receives a list of potential candidates for the position.
Job Development
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Job development helps the employer identify staffing requirements that are not being met. A position can be created to address this, which in turn creates a high level of productivity by staff.
Job Trials
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Job trials are no-risk; short-term, non-paid work opportunities that allow the employer and potential employee to “try out” the position.
Job Coaching
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Job coaching helps employees learn the duties of a new job with the use of a job coach at no cost to the employer. This can take place in the work environment or outside it, depending on the needs of the employer and employee.
For further information, please contact:
Lindsy Hammel
Phone: (705) 746-9330
Fax: (705) 746-6151
Email:
lhammel@clps.ca