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General Employment Support

The General Employment Support team at Autism Nova Scotia is a part of the larger economic inclusion department. The team is made up of four staff within Nova Scotia; you will find them in Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, Halifax, and Truro. These staff seek to connect working-age adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum to community-based supports based on their individual wants, needs, and goals in relation to employment.


Description:


General employment support can range from:

  • Connecting individuals to pre-employment and employment readiness programs and services 
  • Connecting individuals to employment agencies for case management and career counselling support 
  • Adding individuals to our Job Seekers Database to gain access to inclusive employment opportunities 
  • Providing pre employment coaching, such as cover letter and resume support, mock interview support and direct interview support 
  • Refer individuals to other support services within the community, such as: mental health support, social programming, and more 
  • Provide connections to assist individuals with post-secondary education

Ages/Life Stage:

15+

Locations:

  • Annapolis Valley
  • Cape Breton Region 
  • Halifax 
  • Truro

Application:

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Contact:


Annapolis Valley

Katie Johnson, Autism Outreach Coordinator  

kjohnson@autismns.ca 

902-601-1890 


Cape Breton

Winter Cullen, Autism Outreach Coordinator 
wcullen@autismns.ca

902-500-2941


Halifax

Haley Leonard, Autism Outreach Coordinator 
hleonard@autismns.ca

782-482-0121 


Truro

Sacha Brake, Autism Outreach Coordinator – AOC Team Lead 

sbrake@autismns.ca 

902-601-1883 

 

 

General employment support is made possible in Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region and Truro with the support of the Government of Nova Scotia, and in Halifax with the support of the Government of Canada. 

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