Employment Support Aide
Work that fits, support that lasts.
Our Employment Support Aides work one-on-one with people to get ready for work, learn the job and build the independence to keep it.
Service codeESA
Overview
A coach in your corner at work.
A good job brings income, routine, friends and pride. Employment support helps people find their footing at work and keep growing once they are there.
Support is shaped around the person, the job and the workplace, and it steps back as the person gains confidence.
What support can include
Focused on the person's goals.
- 01
Job readiness
Preparing for work: routines, expectations, getting there on time and being ready to start.
- 02
Workplace skills
Learning job tasks, following instructions and working well with others.
- 03
Maintaining employment
Ongoing support to keep the job, handle changes and solve problems as they come up.
- 04
Community-based employment
Support in real jobs in the community, alongside coworkers.
- 05
Employer communication
Helping the person and their employer communicate clearly and work through questions.
- 06
Independence at work
Gradually stepping back so the person can do more on their own.
Supporting independence.
Empowering lives.
Building community.
Next step
Ready to talk about support?
Tell us what you or your family member needs. We will listen, explain the options and walk you through the next steps.