Employment

The New View Society Employment Program provides vocational assistance for people who have a diagnosed mental illness. This rehabilitation program is a critical step in helping people access community based employment.

This program is available to New View members and those referred through the Tri-Cities Mental Health Care Centre.

Services to job seekers include:

v  Individual employment counselling;

v  Career development planning;

v  Assets and barriers identification;

v  Job search action planning;

v  Resume preparation and interview skills;

v  Self-directed job search assistance;

v  Educational exploration and guidance;

v  Referral and support services;

v  Labour market information.

A weekly employment discussion/job search group is also available to New View members. Dates and times are posted weekly on the employment board at the Clubhouse; all members welcome.

Additional projects that are undertaken through NVS employment services include temporary, seasonal and part-time contract work.

Information and guidance about successfully employing people living with barriers is also available to community employers who are seeking to expand and enrich their workplace and ultimately increase their bottom line.

 The Employment Program also provides employment planning and assistance to individuals living at Cottonwood, Connolly and Cypress Lodges.

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