Lake Melville Community EmploymentLake Melville Community Employment Inc, (LMCEI) is a community-based, non-profit organization that assists persons with developmental disabilities and cogitive delays achieve their career goals.
Our purpose is to promote long-term, meaningful, paid employment for adults with developmental disabilities and cognitive delays in the Lake Melville area and for those living in coastal Labrador. Funding is provided to LMCEI through the Canada/Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement. Objectives
* To encourage and support inclusion and full participation of persons with developmental disabilities and cognitive delays in the workforce* To create public awareness of the barriers and obstacles faced by persons with developmental disabilities and cognitive delays * To actively assist individuals with developmental disabilities and cognitive delays overcome their barriers and obstacles to employment * To liaise with employers in the area and to remain aware of employment opportunities * To promote job readiness to younger people not yet ready for full participation in the work force * To encourage educational institutions and sports institutions to develop inclusive initiatives * To cooperate with any organization having similar objectives * To present a positive public image of Lake Melville Community Employment Inc What is Supported Employment?
Supported employment is defined as paid employment for adults with developmental disabilities who require ongoing support in order to succeed in a work setting.
Supported employment successfully meets the needs of the employers and employees through one-on-one instruction in job skills. A job trainer or co-worker provides this instruction at no cost to the employer and assists the supported employee with learning work skills and meeting the job requirements to ensure the job is done to the employer's satisfaction. Co-workers are used thoroughly for motivation, supervision, incentive, and promoting workplace interaction. Program Description
Lake Melville Community Employment Inc. delivers the Supported Employment Program in the Lake Melville area. We provide the supports necessary to assist in sustaining paid employment for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Support needs vary with each client and are provided according to each individual situation. Supported Employment options typically include: - Individual supported employment in the labour force - Contractual employment - Self-employment - Small business development Program Delivery
LMCEI provides intake on clients that are either referred from other agencies or who are self referred. We begin to work with the client to identify his/her abilities and interests. Once the abilities and interests have been identified, the Executive Director begins the job search and job match process. This process can include:
- preparing resume and cover letter - contacting potential employers - sending resumes to potential employers - working with the client on improving interview skills - providing moral support by bringing the client to the interview - on the job training Once the client is hired, the employer is responsible for paying the wages of the client, or supported employee, and LMCEI can provide a support worker or job trainer at no cost to the employer. A volunteer board of directors oversees the delivery of the Supported Employment Program. The board will ensure that Supported Employment services are carried out with the involvement of the local business community. The Board of Directors employs an Executive Director who assists the Board of LMCEI in their efforts. The Executive Director coordinates and manages the daily operations of the corporation and meets with members of the business community to identify potential job placements. The Executive Director aims daily efforts at finding employment opportunities for clients and arranges the necessary support when employment is obtained. The Executive Director is also required to represent the Board and the Employment Corporation on various committees and organizations from time to time. This helps promote the mandate of LMCEI. Referral Sources: Human Resources Labour and Employment Human Resources Skills Development Labrador Friendship Center Health Labrador Corporation Health and Community Services Adult Corrections Eligibility Requirements for the Program - Must be finished High School - Diagnosed or self identified with developmental disability - Developmental disability must be main barrier to employment - Living in Lake Melville area or coastal Labrador - Willingness to work Did You Know?
1. Individuals with developmental disabilities can bring many positive effects to the work environment: low absenteeism, positive and infectious attitudes, workers who are punctual, eager and adaptive to change, and staff who constantly strive to perform to the best of their abilities.
2. The Supported Employment Model is an example of how social development and economic development can work together. Employment for persons with developmental disabilities has been proven to lead to healthier lifestyles, healthier choices and increases the overall health of the individual participating. It naturally follows that if someone is employed in our local community, they are spending his/her paycheck thus contributing to the economic viability of that community. 3. Becoming a partner in Supported Employment is a wonderful way to demonstrate social responsibility! Benefits to the Employer
* Successful job matching
* Supported employment allows employers the opportunity to directly train an individual for a job with the help of a job coach/co worker * Reliable and enthusiastic employees * Ongoing support to ensure the successful employer/employee relationship * The job coach/co worker ensures a smooth transition and productive worksite * Reduction in training and recruitment costs for new employees * Productivity level is 100% right from day one * Savings in time and expense through properly trained employees * Maintaining a positive public image * Eligibility for LMCEI's annual Employer Merit Award Board of Directors
Connie Stewart, Acting Chairperson
Mildred Montague, Secretary Randy Whitehorne, Treasurer Charles Lethbridge, Client Representative Darrell Bennett, Business Representative Jennifer Rideout, Human Resources, Labour and Employment Jamie Snook, Member at Large Stephanie Flowers, Member at Large Darlene Wall, Member at Large Scott Hudson, Member at Large Supporting Employers
The Board and staff of LMCEI would like to thank all of our supporting employers on behalf of our clients. It is because of you and your commitment to the Supported Employment Program that individuals with developmental disabilities are quickly becoming full participating members of our community.
2003-2004 Amaguk Inn/D.J.'s Gift Shop Burden's Janitorial Services Canex College of the North Atlantic DanDalDar Inc. Engram's Janitorial Services Food Choppers Goose Sales and Services Grab A Snack Grand River Farms Health Labrador Corporation Labrador Inn Labrador School Board Mobile Massage Works Moktech, 2000 Ltd. Northwest Company Serco Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Yetman's Enterprises Youth Mobilizing Youth Community Partners
Aboriginal Family Center
Big Land Fair Committee Canadian Cancer Society Canadian Paraplegic Association Central Labrador Economic Development Board Central Labrador Volunteer Network Combined Councils of Labrador Community Inclusion Project Initiative Community Mobilization Program Community Services Council Community Youth Network Corrections Services Canada Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Department of Human Resources Labor and Employment Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Health Canada Labrador Correctional Center Labrador FAS Advisory Committee Labrador Friendship Center Labrador Inuit Association Labrador Literacy Action Network Labrador Metis Nation Labrador North Chamber of Commerce Lake Melville MHA's Office Mokami Status of Women's Center MP Lawrence O'Brien's Office NorLab Limited Peenamin Mackenzie School Sheshatshiu Innu Band Council Snelgrove's Wholesalers Strategic Social Plan Photo Gallary
Charles Lethbridge (right) presents the 2003 Employer Merit Award to Mr. Dave Pelley, NorthMart, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Store. |
Contact Information:
Donna Roberts, Executive Director
Pauline Rees, Administrative Assistant 215 Hamilton River Road P.O. Box 1697, Stn B Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador A0P 1E0 Phone: 709-896-8573 Fax: 709-896-8431 E-mail: donnaroberts@nf.aibn.com Announcements:
Special Thanks from LMCEI
The Board of LMCEI would like to thank SmartLabrador and the Combined Councils of Labrador for the opportunity to access the World Wide Web. We now have the ability to reach beyond our own community and promote employment for adults with developmental disabilities to the whole world.
(Announcement published on April 27, 2004)
LMCEI Acknowledges Corporate Sponsors
The Board of LMCEI would like to thank Air Labrador and Goose Real Estate for their continued support and contributions to the Employment Corporation. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue to serve adults with developmental disabilities.
(Announcement published on April 27, 2004)
Community Inclusion Project - Community Accessibility Assessment
LMCEI in partnership with the Community Inclusion Project would like to thank all the community organizations, government departments and businesses that participated in the Accessibility Assessment. Danielle Matthews, researcher, has just completed all the surveys and her final report will be available by April 30, 2004.
The Community Inclusion Committee will be presenting one award in each catagory surveyed to the most accessible business, community organization and government department. The recepients will be presented with their awards at an open house, (the date to be announced) and we will post their names on our web site. (Announcement published on April 2, 2004)
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