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  • Leads Employment Services is a not-for-profit employment and skills development agency founded in 1986

  • We’ve placed more than 12,500 candidates with more than 10,000 employers

  • The Employment Specialists at Leads work with a diverse range of well-respected public, private and
    not-for-profit sector employers across Southwestern Ontario

  • Tailor-made to help save you time and money, our no cost services include: Needs Analysis,
    Pre-Qualifying Candidates and Candidate Follow-up
 

Mission Statement


  • To provide people with disabilities/barriers complete customer satisfaction, through quality services.
     

Mission Goals


  • To provide the highest quality services that meet the individual needs of people with disabilities/barriers.
  • To be recognized as a leading organization within the community in facilitating and enhancing opportunities
    for people with disabilities/barriers.
  • To inspire staff to serve people with disabilities/barriers in a sincere and empathetic manner that respects
    their rights.
  • To continually develop a Board and team structure that fosters responsible growth and ensures effective
    delivery of services to people with disabilities/barriers.
  • To maintain a Board and team structure that actively supports the Agency mission.
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Beliefs and Values


  • We believe that all people are capable of being productive, contributing members of society.
  • We are committed to respecting the dignity of each individual and recognizing his/her unique strengths and abilities.
  • We are committed to the concept of individual choice and believe the individuals should be free to exercise that privilege in their choice of opportunities.
  • We are committed to providing services based on customers interests, skills, and aptitudes.
  • We believe that Leads provides valuable services to people with disabilities/barriers and the community to enable both to benefit equally.
  • We believe that every individual should be treated fairly.
  • We believe that our services are enhanced by conducting ourselves in a professional manner at all times.
  • We believe that our services to the community are maximized by active involvement and cooperation between agencies and organizations.
  • We see ourselves as an educational resource.
  • We are committed to take a proactive approach to developing new services to address community needs.
     
Excellence Empathetic Positive Attitude
Dependability Innovative Effectiveness
Integrity Proactive Efficiency
Trustworthy Team Work  Non-Judgmental
Respect Sense of Humour Dedication
Flexibility Professional Results Oriented
Adaptable Equality People Centred
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Employers Say


"It's an excellent program."

"Every once in a while they (Leads) come in and I'm comfortable with the frequency ...I don't see our employee as anything other than a regular employee."

"They (Leads) have been great at following up, I have no complaints at all."

I enjoy the people who need extra direction. It's rewarding. A lot of the time parents hold back these kids. I know of situations where the kids are capable of more than the parents will allow. It's too bad because they have a need too, to contribute, and to grow. (Our employee) bought a new bike with money just recently and he's so happy...
Everybody wants somebody who can bang out the parts. But everybody's 100% different. (Our employee) may seem 85% to some, but I think he's working at his 100% and that's all I can ask. He's only missed one day, and has never been late. He's willing to do overtime and I'm as willing to ask him as the other guys.Our employee can do almost anything any other employee can, providing you take the time.
In the end, the company will be better off for it. Like any employee, the more attention you show them, the more you get out of them. They feel like they belong. The important thing is not to treat them any different than the others."

"They (Leads) deliver anything we ask, they're always accommodating, we've never had any problems."

"Everything is treated really well. They (Leads) keep very organized.
Our employee is very punctual and efficient."

"It's a valuable service. We've had people say to us how responsible they are, remembering to shut gates behind them and to put the flyer directly into the mailbox. If anyone needs a service, we're more than happy to recommend them."

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Articles about Leads


(The Lakeshore Advance, Wednesday, March 26, 2008- Page 9)

Leads Employment Services for skills development

BY LYNDA HILLMAN-RAPLEY
Lakeshore Advance staff

Guest speakers at the Grand Bend and Area Chamber meeting last week were members of Leads Employment, a no cost human resources service.

This group's mandate is to provide people with disabilities/barriers complete customer satisfaction, through quality services.

Leads Employment Services is a not-for-profit employment and skills development agency founded in 1986. They have placed more than 12,500 candidates with more than 10,000 employers.
The Employment Specialists at Leads work with a diverse range of, well-respected public, private and not-for-profit sector employers across Southwestern Ontario.
This no cost service that allows you to get an understanding of what you need from the very beginning. At Leads, they work with the employer to assess the position available, the organization requirements and the qualifications of the preferred candidate. This cuts your upfront time and saves recruitment costs. This company reviews the candidates' experience and identifies the individuals that would best fit the opportunity you are offering.
They present you a shortlist of only the most qualified.

The Pinedale Motor Inn saw the great potential for this service many years ago. Mary Jo Snopko says over the last five years they have been privileged to have on our staff at least two Leads employees.
"They were; and one still is at present, a valued and integral member of the Pine Dale Family.
He is a multitalented individual who helps to keep our establishment running like a fine Swiss watch," she says.

Call 1-866-955-3237 for more information.
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Staff Credentials


Leads staff is made up of very diverse and experienced professionals who come from all facets of education and background: accounting, real estate, business administration, human resources, social work, child and youth workers, senior management, advertising and marketing, media, developmental service workers, health care, pension underwriters, personal support workers, social service workers, air cadets, crisis counsellors, educators, restaurateurs, employment specialists, computer specialists, graphic design, guidance & counselling, arts, fitness, entrepreneurs and sales. Many have their post secondary education in College certification, Bachelor and Masters Degrees as well as having certification in specialized areas such as Special Education, Life Skills, Personality Dimensions, Supported Employment, Not for Profit Voluntary Management and many more. The dynamics of such diversity in the Leads’ team has proven to be a strong and successful force in achieving the balance of providing a good match to employers who are hiring and people with disabilities and or barriers that have the abilities and skills to perform the job. Leads strive for continuous professional development so we may go beyond customer satisfaction, creating a gainful solution for all.
 
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Our Success

Fiscal Year 2006-2007, 2007-2008 (April 1-March 31)

 

2006-2007

2007-2008

P/T

263

315

F/T

216

245

CP

48

25

Job Trials

3

7

Total

530

592

 

 

 

2006-2007  Retention

2007-2008 Retention

JP

77.00%

85.00%

CP

81.00%

99.00%

 

 

 

 
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