Host Chapter: Central Office, Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, Truro • Categories: Adults
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:
- Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Region, and Truro: Application
- Halifax: Halifax Compass
The Compass Terms of Use
Contact:
Annapolis Valley
Katie Johnson, Autism Outreach Coordinator
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
902-601-1883
South West
Jessica Stichler, Autism Outreach Coordinator
southwestnova@autismns.ca
902-410-3796
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.
