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Employment Coaching
Supporting Autistic individuals in achieving success at work. Autism Nova Scotia’s Employment Coaching program is designed to support Autistic individuals (or individuals on the Autism Spectrum) who are entering or currently in the workforce. Whether you’re starting a new job or looking for guidance to thrive in your current role, our Employment Coaches are here to help.
Ages/Life Stage:
· Youth and adults of legal working age
· Must have a job offer or currently be employed
Location:
· In-person coaching available in Halifax
· Online coaching available across Nova Scotia
Application:
Click here to fill out the: Employment Coaching Application
Description:
How We Support You
Employment Coaching is personalized to your goals and support needs. Coaches can meet with you in person (in your workplace or in the community) or online, depending on what works best for you.
We can help you with:
· Strategies to complete job tasks effectively
· Communicating with coworkers and supervisors
· Understanding your role and responsibilities
· Developing self-advocacy skills
· Requesting workplace accommodations
On-the-Job Coaching:
An Employment Coach can join you at your workplace to provide hands-on support. As you build confidence and independence, your coach will gradually step back.
Off-the-Job Coaching:
Prefer to meet outside of work? Off-the-job coaching is available online for 1–2 hours per week, giving you space to talk through challenges and build skills in a private, flexible setting.
Contact:
Emilee Wood, Program Educator – Employment Coaching Team Lead ewood@autismns.ca ● 902-706-7321
This program is made possible with support from the Government of Nova Scotia.
