Record #:
ALL0802
Last Modified:
25 Mar 2024
Last Full Update:
11 Jan 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Employment Supports is a component of the Ontario Disability Support Program. The program assists persons with disabilities to find employment, advance to another job if under employed, overcome a disability-related job crisis to maintain employment and retain long term employment. FOCUS is an approved service provider for the Employment Supports program. Some of the supports available include the following:
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Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Aurora ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth ; Newmarket |
| Eligibility | To qualify for employment supports, you must: Be at least 16 years old Be an Ontario resident Be legally allowed to work in Canada Have a substantial physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more, and makes it hard for you to find or keep a job You do not have to be receiving income support to be eligible for employment supports. |
| Application | Contact our program administrator to book an appointment. |
| Languages | English and French |
| Fees | Free |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | New Tecumseth |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 46 Wellington St W Unit 2 New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 2B8 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-435-9821 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-513-0187 |
| TTY Phone | 705-435-0931 |
| Fax | 705-435-0931 |
| ODSP@focuscdc.on.ca | |
| Website | https://focuscdc.on.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOCUSEmploymentServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusemploymentservices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-community-development-corporation Twitter: https://twitter.com/JobsAtFocus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusemploymentservices4941 |
| Primary Contact | Christine Bouthoorn, ODSP Employment Consultant; Phone: (705) 435-9821 ext. 1019; Email: odsp@focuscdc.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Mike MacEachern, Executive Director; Phone: (705) 435-9821 ext. 1014; Email: mike@focuscdc.on.ca |