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

  • We provide no cost assistance to people above the age of 14 with physical, mental health, development and learning disabilities

  • Having placed more than 12,000 candidates, our employment specialists will work with you to secure a position
    that matches your interests and experience

  • Our clients earn competitive wages working for well-respected public, private and not-for-profit sector employers across Southwestern Ontario

  • Focused on your success, the training and supports Leads provides will help you achieve your personal best
    as well as gain and retain employment
 

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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Candidates Say


“The staff at Leads really know the job market…. they didn’t waste any time getting down to work and searching for a job.”

“As the parent of a child that goes to Leads, I like the group sessions. Everyone is friendly, has a good attitude,
and is approachable.”

“Without Leads I would have never found work, nor would I have wanted to. The staff at Leads was very helpful and determined.”

“I can’t express in words how appreciative I am of the service I received from Leads. My Employment Specialist was patient, understanding and kind.”

“The staff at Leads want to help you, not because they have to but because they want to.”

“I recommended Leads to all my friends. My employment Specialist listened and understood my problems. It is so exceptional to find professionals that understand peoples problems.”

“Leads makes people feel better.”

“Leads finds jobs and is an extra source of job opportunities.”

“Leads helped me find my job.”

“Awesome!”

“Leads opens doors.”

“Leads is a good place to start if your looking for a job…service is sincere.”

“I give Leads 5 out of 5! Good staff, good snacks and good service.”

“I would recommend anyone with a disability because they understand the needs of those with a mental illness.”

“Leads works hard to help you find employment.”

“Leads is wonderful, helpful and informative.”

“I got a job at McDonald’s from Leads!”

“Best Place.”

“Leads helps you through life.”

“Leads has been super from the moment I called.”  

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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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