~Income Support and Employment

Canada. Service Canada - Employment Insurance

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:09:29 -0400

Toll-free phone 1-800-531-7555 Automated Telephone Reporting Service (Teledec)
TTY phone 1-866-678-2785
Web site www.hrsdc.gc.ca
Hours Office -- Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - automated telephone Employment Insurance Information Job Bank and My EI Information Online service -- Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Area served Canada
Languages of service English, French
Eligibility Persons legally entitled to work in Canada

Midaynta Community Services

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:42:45 -0400

Office phone: 416-544-1992
Fax: 416-440-3379
E-mail: info@midaynta.com
Web site: www.midaynta.com
Address: 1992 Yonge St, Ste 203, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Millwood Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Ibrahim Absiye, Executive Director
Mohamed Tabit, Program Manager
Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9-4:15; Wed 9-8
Area served: City of Toronto and vicinity
Languages of service: English, Somali, translation of documents -- Arabic, Italian, Romanian, Somali
How to apply: Call or drop in
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible with barrier free washrooms -- call for details
Service description: Assists in completion of sponsorship and landing forms

monitors sponsorship and immigration cases
follow up representation in Canada and overseas
settlement and orientation
referrals
general counselling
translation and interpretation
employment counselling
documentation
housing assistance
integration assistance
family violence and child welfare counselling
youth leadership development
youth sports and recreation
seniors services

Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada - 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking - extensive individual assistance Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Counselling; Employment; Family counselling; Family violence; Form filling; Housing facilities; Immigrants; Immigration; Information and referral; Interpretation; Job search training; Leadership training; Official documents; Orientation; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Seniors; Settlement services; Somali community; Sponsorship; Translation; Vocational counselling; Youth
Record ID MET2766
Last complete update 2007-01-24
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Project Work

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:47:33 -0400

Office phone: 416-481-2211
Fax: 416-481-2728
E-mail: info@projectwork.ca
Web site: www.projectwork.ca
Address: 2221 Yonge St, Ste 100, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Bill Wright, Executive Director, 416-481-2211 ext 233
Contacts: Mary Archer, Intake Coordinator, 416-481-2211 ext 227, marcher@projectwork.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons 18 years and over who have an intellectual disability or require extra support in learning an entry-level job - must be eligible to work in Canada
How to apply: Contact intake coordinator
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Support and Job Retention Program -- ongoing support and counselling in finding and maintaining paid employment

assistance learning new job duties
on site work visits and telephone contact to assist in solving work problems
resume updating

Supported Employment Program

life skills training
variety of unpaid 2-day work placements to explore job options
work placements include on-the-job training and support from a job coach

Employment For All - Removing the Barriers Project

Employment Resource Centre

walk-in job search centre
access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone
resource materials, job listings and labour market information

Other Services -- customized plans can be developed on a fee-for-service basis including employment training, employment assessment, employment preparation workshops, job placement, job coaching and job maintenance
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Computers; Disabilities; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Internet access; Job placements; Job search training; Life skills training; Photocopiers; Reduced cost services; Resumes; Special libraries; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Vocational training; Work placements
Record ID MET0938
Last complete update 2007-12-20
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Toronto Community Employment Services

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:14:06 -0400

Office phone: 416-488-0084
Fax: 416-488-3743
E-mail: tces@tces.on.ca
Web site: www.tces.on.ca
Address: 2221 Yonge St, Ste 403, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Laila Imeish, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: Arabic ; Armenian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Spanish
Eligibility: Newcomer, immigrant or refugee women legally entitled to work in Canada - Employment Assistance Services -- unemployed persons not registered elsewhere, including those on social assistance
How to apply: Call or drop in to register for services
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Employment Assistance Services -- employment assessment centre

access to Employment Resource Centre (see below)
job search and interview skills
resume writing
information on occupational licences
networking
individual and group counselling
workshops, seminars, resource centre

Employment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre

access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone for registered clients
staff assistance available
resource materials, job postings and labour market information
workshops
assistance with resumes

Women at Work (WOW) -- employment assistance

individual counselling and assessment to develop a back-to-work action plan
information and referral for English language and skills training programs
orientation to labour market, intensive job search and employment preparation workshops
career planning for choice or change of occupation

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Computers; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Immigrants; Internet access; Job search training; Occupational licences; Photocopiers; Refugees; Resumes; Special libraries; Telephones; Vocational counselling; Women
Record ID MET5213
Last complete update 2008-02-06
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Common Ground Cooperative

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:01:04 -0400

Office phone: 416-421-7117
Fax: 416-421-7116
E-mail: commongroundco-op@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.commongroundco-op.ca
Address: 4 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)

Ontario March of Dimes - Employment Services

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:10:49 -0400

Office phone: 416-425-3463
Fax: 416-425-8832
E-mail: es@dimes.on.ca
Web site: www.marchofdimes.ca
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Kari-Ann Timothy, Regional Employment Services Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto and York Region
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: Adults with physical disabilities
How to apply: Call or drop in
Fees: Funding available to eligible participants (will provide assistance in applying)
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Job placement

job search training
job coaching
vocational assessment and evaluation
computer training
Possibilities through Mentoring program

Partner in Strategic Employment Solutions (SES) -- see separate entry
Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity
Subjects: Computer training; Employment; Job placements; Job search training; Mentoring; Physical disabilities; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4373
Last complete update: 2007-09-19
Last modification date: 2008-04-16

JOIN (Job Opportunity Information Network)

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:07:51 -0400

Notice No walk-in service
Office phone 416-241-5646; 416-241-JOIN
TTY phone 416-314-5701
E-mail jobseekers@joininfo.ca
Web site www.joininfo.ca
Mail Address 1071 King St W, Ste 103, Toronto, ON, M6K 3K2
Officers Susan Howatt, Chair
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Languages of service English
Eligibility Persons with disabilities * employers
How to apply Call or visit website
Fees Free
Service description Job Opportunity Information Network -- a network of community agencies delivering employment support services

assistance finding and maintaining employment
recruitment assistance for employers

Strategic Employment Solutions -- for job seekers with disabilities, community service providers and employers

employment placement service
focus on providing accommodation for all disabilities
personal and confidential

Thinking Outside the Box, www.totb.ca -- bilingual website offering information, referrals and support to employers and job seekers on disability issues in the workplace Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Disabilities; Employment Record ID MET0868 Last complete update 2008-01-31 Last modification date 2008-02-22

CNIB - Toronto Region

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:42:58 -0400

Office phone: 416-486-2500
Toll-free phone: 1-800-563-2642
TTY phone: 416-480-8645
Fax: 416-480-7700
Web site: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Louise Goldhar, Manager, Services and Operations, louise.goldhar@cnib.ca
Contacts: Randy Firth, Coordinator, Community Relations, randy.firth@cnib.ca
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; sign interpreters - interpreters arranged for other languages
Eligibility: Persons with vision loss - anyone seeking information on vision health
How to apply: Referral by self, family member, friend or doctor - contact on-call worker to access services - request for service form available online
Fees: Most services free
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Functional vision assessment

sale of adaptive technologies and daily living aids
English as a Second Language classes
public education
identity cards for travel, entertainment and tax discounts
Counselling and Referral -- help with vision loss and the frustrations that can occur
Sight Enhancement (Vision Rehabilitation) -- how to make the most of remaining sight
Rehabilitation Teaching -- learning to adjust lifestyle to a visual impairment
- improving communication skills by learning keyboarding, reading and writing braille, use of large print and tape recorders
Career and Employment Services -- vocational assessments
- helps individuals explore career interests, develop employment plans, market to potential employers, investigate job opportunities and accommodations
- Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) -- employability training program
- partnership with Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Orientation and Mobility -- individual instruction
- focus on being able to move around safely and independently
Technical Aids -- products specifically designed for people with little or no sight
- visual aids for sale at all CNIB centres
CNIB Library for the Blind -- books and materials in braille and on audio cassette tape
- talking book machines
- transcription of vocational, educational and professional materials
Early Intervention Program -- direct and intensive services to children birth-6 years with visual impairment or blindness
Service Days -- brings CNIB services to local communities
Volunteer Services -- home visits, shopping, reading
Recreational Services -- information on clubs and programs
- Lake Joseph Centre -- recreation and rehabilitative camp open June-October (subsidies available)

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Assistive devices; Blindness; Camps; Children; Document services; Employment; English as a second language; Eye services; Friendly visiting; Identification cards; Impaired vision; Job search training; Life skills training; Physical rehabilitation; Recreation; Shopping services; Special libraries; Testing; Transcription services; Vision aids; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0194
Last complete update: 2007-07-26
Last modification date: 2008-04-17

CNIB - Toronto Region - Literacy and Basic Skills

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:27:58 -0400

Office phone: 416-486-2500 ext 8286
Fax: 416-480-7717
Web site: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Louise Goldhar, Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Individuals with impaired vision who are out of school - special emphasis on individuals receiving social assistance through Ontario Works
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevator - designated parking
Service description: Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence

support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Academic upgrading; Blindness; Braille instruction; First language literacy programs; Impaired vision; Literacy instruction; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0219
Last complete update: 2006-09-26
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

YMCA of Greater Toronto - Korean Services - Yonge Street Location

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:50 -0400

Office phone: 647-288-0249
Fax: 647-288-0250
Web site: www.ymcatoronto.org
Address: 5734 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4M 4E7
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Finch Ave W)
Ward: Willowdale (Ward 23)
Officers: Katie Trivett, Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30
Languages of service: Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Japanese ; Korean
Eligibility: Immigrants and families of immigrants from Korea including convention refugees
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Settlement services, including orientation and workshops on the education system, pensions (Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement), banking information, income tax and business start ups

employment preparation services -- resume clinic, interview practice, information on specific occupations and access to professions and trades

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Business start ups; Job search training; Korean community; Orientation; Pensions; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services Other Services See List Record ID MET1424 Last complete update 2008-02-05 Last modification date 2008-04-17