Directed Service Option

There are three main options for a person wishing to participate in services at Champions Career Centre.  They are: Self-Directed (alt-X) and Directed.

The Directed range of services at Champions Career Centre includes involvement in the following defined steps (click on the step's title to learn more about that step):

1. Orientation and intake - where information about the agency is provided and where eligibility (alt-9) is determined;
2. Career Developers – where a workability assessment is completed and a collaborative action plan developed and where an active job search is done with the option for advice and direction; and,
3. Follow-up and Support – where additional job coaching, personal support, or Disability Related Employment Supports ("DRES") (alt-0) applications are available for the 6-month period following. The Employment Coordinator works with clients over the six months ensuring job retention and job satisfaction. This individual can may work with the employer to resolve issues (subject to client authorization).

Clients also have access to a barrier-free resource centre that includes a library (alt-6), computer lab with assistive technology, and the use of phones, fax, TTY, and printer.

The Case Management model is applied to all steps of the service delivery to ensure timely and individualized response to client need.  Case Management principles require that the Career Developer is obliged to access both internal resources and the external resources of Service Providers to best meet the client’s stated needs.

An Employment Recruiter is on staff to build relationships with potential employers on a one to one basis and through Employer Meet and Greet sessions.

All services are explained in detail at the Orientation session held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.