Funded by Services Québec, Ometz’ Supported Employment Services specialize in empowering individuals experiencing disability or neurodiversity to achieve their employment goals. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive guidance and tailored support to meet the unique needs of individuals living with a mental health diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual or learning disability throughout their job search journey.

Our goal is to build inclusive workplaces for our clients where they can thrive. We recognize that the language used to describe disability and neurodiversity is constantly changing and that individuals have diverse preferences. We select our words thoughtfully but also recognize/understand that there may be differences between our terminology and yours.

Services include:

• Development of a personalized action plan based on each person’s goals, interests, strengths and needs
• Assistance with resumes and cover letters
• Preparation for job interviews and accompaniment to interviews as needed
• Personalized assistance with the job search process
• Guidance about disability disclosure to employers and about accommodations
• Applications to wage subsidies, if applicable
• Job coaching at the workplace as needed to assist with training, integration and job retention

Referral Process:

Individuals can self-refer to the service. Additionally, professionals such as doctors, social workers, occupational therapists, schools, Services Québec, community organizations, and parents can also refer clients.

Eligible candidates must:

• Live on the island of Montreal
• Be over the age of 18
• Have a diagnosis of autism, a mental health condition, or an intellectual or learning disability
• Be motivated to find paid work
• Have a valid social insurance number
• Provide any supporting documents required by Ometz and Services Québec.

For Individuals Who Have Been Out of the Workforce:

Job seekers are encouraged to engage in volunteer opportunities while searching for paid work. Volunteering provides numerous benefits, including adding recent experience to one’s resume, learning new skills or improving existing ones, expanding a professional network, and reducing isolation.

Cost of Service:

The services are completely free, funded by Services Québec.

Process:

An employment specialist will support individuals throughout their job search journey, from exploring goals to helping secure and maintain a job, and everything in between.

Wage Subsidy:

Various types of wage subsidies are available for employers to hire individuals experiencing disability. The employment specialist will assess eligibility and complete the required paperwork if the individual qualifies.

What our clients say:

"Ometz has changed my life! I wake up every morning and feel good to go to work. My job has helped me stand on my own two feet.”

“I wanted to thank you for everything you both have done for me. I couldn’t have gotten this far without the both of you. The whole organization of Ometz really and truly have gone over and beyond. Thanks again.”

For more information about Supported Employment Services or to discuss your eligibility and register, contact us at 514-342-0000 ext. 3385 or at [email protected].