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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1395 | Last Modified: 22 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 25 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-438-3939 |
| Fax | 289-438-2212 |
| employment@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 |
| Primary Executive | Bob Tanway, Board Chair |
| 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) | COVID-19: In person employment services for persons with disabilities by appointment. Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Online and phone services available. Call for information. 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-Tues, Thu-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Wed 9 am-2 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 |
| Funding | Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs |
| Print Material | Street News/ Brochures |