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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1395 | Last Modified: 29 Aug 2017 | Last Full Update: 29 Aug 2017 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-438-3939 |
| Fax | 289-438-2212 |
| svenditti@startmeupniagara.ca | |
| Website | www.startmeupniagara.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Faye Nickerson, ODSP Employment Lead; Phone: 289-438-3939 ext 206; Email: fnickerson@startmeupniagara.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Carol Todd, Employment Developer; Email: carol@startmeupniagara.ca |
| Primary Executive | Robert S Hillier, Board Chair; Email: robertshillier@yahoo.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Maurice Prindiville, Vice Chair; Email: mprindiville@golden.net |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | 203 Church St E St Catharines, ON L2R 3E8 |
| Intersection | Geneva St and Gale Cres |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Assist people eligible for ODSP Emplyment Supports to get and keep jobs / start and grow businesses * 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 a business |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up To participate in the ODSP employment program individual must complete an application and be approved by ODSP . Eligible individuals will have a verifiable disability and meet income limits. It Is not necessary to be in receipt of ODSP income support benefits to qualify for ODSP employment support program. All other programs have open access. |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation, French Language Services available for ODSP Employment participants |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Ministry of Community and Social Services |
| Service Categories | Career Awareness ; Career Exploration ; Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs ; Job Search/Placement ; Vocational Assessment |
| Resources | Street News/ Brochures |