New Program Works To Connect Employers with Employees With Disabilities
The Right Fit helps people with disabilities find a job that matches their unique skills and provides on-the-job coaching to ensure employment starts off on the right foot.
'The Right Fit' is a new program in Hope that seeks to facilitate supported employment opportunities for people with disabilities and help create a more diverse, inclusive workforce.
Due to the current labour shortage, many employers are looking toward hiring people with disabilities. However, many of these employers cannot get past stereotypical preconceptions about this untapped resource and could benefit from guidance and education in regards to recruitment and retention of people with disabilities.
We also understand how difficult it can be to return to the work force when you have a disability and our program aims to make the process a little easier for our clients. We will support our clients throughout the process of procuring meaningful employment by assisting in the job search, accompanying clients to their job interview, and we will even accompany clients to their first shifts to support them in their training until they are confident in their new roles.
Our ultimate goal is to support our clients in achieving a permanent employment placement by matching clients with employers thus reducing the labour shortage while providing guidance to employers at the same time.
Whether you are a person with a disability hoping to find work or an employer looking to hire, 'The Right Fit' would love to work with you!
Meet the Team
Karen Legere – Community Engagement Coordinator
Certified CDP Employment Services Professional with a demonstrated history of working within the employment services industry. Skilled in Intake and Assessment, Case Management, Workshop Facilitation, & Skills Training Applications. Experienced with diverse groups of clients including immigrant, disability and older workers. Proficient with online database and case management systems. Effective with building successful networking relationships with service providers and community groups within the Fraser Valley. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email (karen.legere@freereinassociates.ca), phone (604-991-2278), or check out our Facebook page at your convenience.
Kirsten Pellow – Community Engagement Worker
Hello. My name is Kirsten Pellow, and my family and I are new to the community of Hope. My husband is a first responder in town, and we have two children who are in the local elementary school. We have enjoyed discovering all of our new favourite places in this great community. I have recently re-joined the work force, and am looking forward to helping individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment in this wonderful town! If you have any questions about what employment is right for you, or you would like information about hiring a great member to your team, please contact me via email (therightfit@freereinassociates.ca) or on Facebook.