Community Support Services (CSS) provides meaningful supports to approximately 360 adults. CSS helps people find and maintain leisure/recreational activities/competitive employment and transition out of high school and into adulthood. We are located in both Barrie and Orillia, Ontario.
Criteria:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have an intellectual disability
- Must be referred by Developmental Services Ontario
Community Support Services – Day Services assists individuals in finding leisure/recreational activities and/or volunteer placements. A Community Support Worker provides support where necessary; to enhance the person’s smooth transition into community based leisure and volunteer placements.
Other components of the service include:
- Snoezelen/Sensory activities,
- Computer Lab,
- Mobility/Therapy support
Empower Simcoe has 2 day service sites, 40 Fraser Court in Barrie and 4 King Street in Orillia. The sites are open Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30pm.
Empower Simcoe has 2 day service sites, 40 Fraser Court in Barrie and 4 King Street in Orillia. The sites are open Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30pm.
Employment Support Services
Employment Support Services assists people in finding competitive employment and/or job shadowing opportunities. An Employment Support Services Coordinator will provide on the job training, assistance and evaluation where needed to facilitate the person’s transition into the community work force.
Why does hiring someone with an intellectual disability make sense?
The biggest change is reduction in turnover in an inclusive work environment. The average tenure of an employee is 1.3 years, among staff with disabilities the average is 7 years
Maryann has gone above and beyond everyone’s expectations. She has blossomed into a valued member of our Travelodge team.
The Job Readiness Program assists people to develop employment skills. The program features in-class sessions and is offered in Barrie twice a year. To inquire further, please contact our Employment Supports and Services Coordinator using the button below.
Transition Services
Empowering youth & young adults for success
Our Transition Coordinators provide comprehensive support and resources to individuals, their families, schools, and community agencies. We assess skills and abilities, explore interests through the Individual Support Plan, and work towards enhancing decision-making, problem-solving, and daily living skills.
Our goal is to assist individuals in planning, setting, and achieving their personal goals with clear timelines.
Criteria for Service:
Services are available on a fee-for-service basis, with fees due after booking and prior to service commencement. For detailed information about accessing our Residential Respite services, or to discuss the suitability of this option for your loved one, please contact our Respite Coordinator at 705-726-9082 ext. 2259. This contact point will also guide you through any additional assessments required to tailor the respite experience to your specific needs.
