Applicants for this program must be current recipients of SA or FB and clients of Employment Support Services. Recipients who are not currently involved with ESS should contact their caseworker to request a referral. This program offers applicants the opportunity to work in casual, part-time, and term employment for a negotiated period.
Jobs start at various times throughout the year, depending on the employer's needs.
Successful applicants will perform a variety of tasks depending on the position. Wage subsidies are provided by the program on behalf of clients who would not otherwise be employed. Employers are expected to make a contribution to the applicant's salary and to continue to employ the individual once the subsidy runs out. ESS caseworkers help candidates locate and apply for appropriate positions. ESS caseworkers work out wage subsidies with employers.