Host Chapter: Halifax, Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, Truro • Categories: Adults

Employment: General Support

The General Employment Support team at Autism Nova Scotia is a part of the larger employment and community transitions 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