Community Connection Services assists challenged adults, 18 years of age or older. The program helps individuals to secure employment and offers vocational support in the community.

With the assistance of a Support Worker, the person will acquire the necessary vocational skills to function independently or as independently as possible for most tasks in a particular job. Some people may at times require guidance from the employer or co-worker. Various vocational approaches can be made, such as, the individual may choose to start with a variety of work experiences in order to identify their interest. Some may decide to do volunteer work, while others may want paid employment. The Support Worker guides and assists the person to develop the skills needed to secure the vocational setting of their choice. The Support Worker remains on the work site with the trainee until he/she is able to complete the job independently.  The training period varies, depending on the person’s abilities. The individual will then go through a gradual face out process. Once the face out is complete, periodic follow-ups are done to ensure the success of the job placement. The Support Worker remains available to assist or retrain if necessary.

Being involved with Community Connection Services gives people the opportunity to be part of a team, to learn new skills, to build self-esteem and to develop new relationships. 

This service is offered by the following counties:
Stormont   |   Dundas   |   Glengarry

Liability insurance is provided by the Community Living while the person is training and up until the individual becomes a paid employee.