Supported Employment Services
22 Goff Avenue, p.o. box 520 A1Y 1B9 Carbonear, NL, Canada

https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2021/isl/0213n03/

UPDATE: Our staff will remain safely at home today. Staff members are checking voicemail regularly and handling client/employer needs from home today. If you need to reach our staff please call the office and leave a message and someone will get back to you ASAP.

Good morning SES page followers. It appears to be shaping up to be a nasty day out there. Our office will be closed for the morning today (Monday, February 8th) with an update at 11. If you need to reach our staff in case of an emergency please call our office and leave a message on the staff member’s voicemail and your counsellor will get back to you. Thanks and as always stay safe.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Office Staff of Mariner Resource Opportunities Network Inc. I would like to wish our clients, employers, job coaches, and community partners, a joyous holiday season. May the gifts of joy, peace, and happiness, surround you and bring you blessings into the New Year. Our office will be closing on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 and will be reopening on Monday, January 4, 2021. Messages will be checked periodically and any emergencies will be responded to otherwise we will return your call when we return on January 4, 2021. Have a safe holiday season.

Mariner Resource Opportunities Network Inc. is currently seeking an Autism Employment Facilitator to join our team. Details are as follows: Job Description: Th...e Autism Employment Facilitator will assist those on the Autism Spectrum find and maintain paid employment. This is a contractual position. This person is ultimately responsible for assessing the client’s skills, identifying barriers and developing employment goals with an end result of securing employment. This pilot position is employment based and will not be utilizing the traditional Supported Employment Model currently within the province of NL. It will target individuals on the Autism Spectrum who require minimal support for employment. Duties and responsibilities of the position are listed below. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Skill assessment and counselling of individuals on the Autism Spectrum in areas of employment options and career development Develop career plans for persons on the Autism Spectrum Liaise with the business community, government departments and community partners to identify solutions to overcome barriers to employment and to build quality business networks in the development of employment placements Identify barriers to employment using an Autism Lens and assist job seekers with such matters as job readiness skills, job strategies, writing resumes and preparing for job interviews Collect labor market information for job seekers regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information Develop employment placements using lists, mail-outs, in person visitation, cold calls, telephone solicitation and any other method deemed appropriate. Provide on-boarding support at the onset of employment, conduct regular site visits and monitor placements with the possibility of skills teaching at the job site if necessary Assess need for assistance and support such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further vocational training and refer clients to the appropriate community based service as needed Conduct analyses of potential worksite and job requirements and develop toolkits for job seeker as well as employer Assist with report preparation Actively participate in program activities, meetings, and committees, as required and/or assigned. Complete all records required by the corporation in a timely and accurate manner. Adhere to all the corporation’s policies and procedures and ensure confidentiality is maintained on all clients, personnel and agency matters. Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in the Social Sciences, Psychology or related field is preferred, however a combination of education and experience will be considered. Specific autism training and experience. Knowledge of case management, monitoring and evaluating employment placements with accurate and appropriate documentation Working knowledge of Accountability Resource Management Systems (ARMS) is considered an asset. Strong interpersonal, communication, interviewing and problem solving skills. Driver’s license and use of own vehicle as travel throughout the region is required. A current certificate of conduct (within last 6 months) is required. Closing Date: Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three (3) work related references. Salary to be determined based on qualifications. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2021, by email at [email protected] Attention: Hiring Committee

On Friday, December 18, 2020 our office staff had our Christmas gift exchange and fun day. Practicing Covid-19 safety guidelines our very own staff chef, aka Geanie, cooked and served us a fantastic Turkey dinner complete with all the trimmings. Dairy Queen, Carbonear, provided us with a lovely ice cream cake for dessert (thanks Janet and staff). Following dinner we had our gift exchange and then we played some games planned by none other than our Executive Director, aka... me , to get in the festive spirit.......Christmas Bingo, Christmas Carol Game, Christmas Trivia, and a Christmas Scavenger hunt to round off the day. Here’s a pic of the girls enjoying their dinner (I’m on the camera lol) and a couple pictures from the scavenger hunt......notice that while Helena is getting her items together, Geanie is taking a leisurely stroll out to her office to search for the items (do ya need a set of roller blades for Christmas Geanie? ) and Holly......well she’s not one to back down from a competition so she’s out and about somewhere gathering her items as fast as she can.....check out her excitement as she runs toward the boardroom with her items as she knows Helena is just about to get on her tail A fun day was had by all!

Always nice to see stories circulating Facebook about our hardworking clients. WTG Dylan, your compassion and kindness did not go unnoticed today!

The deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and determine eligibility for the one-time payment to persons with disabilities, has been extended to December 31, 2020. Eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit can open the door to other federal, provincial or territorial programs, including the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Canada Workers Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit. Visit the link below for more information:... https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-extends-deadli

Thanks to our cook today, Geanie Hogan-Beckett for cooking our Christmas dinner at MRON and thank you to DQ for our dessert!!

Once again, the Christmas spirit is alive and well within the walls of MRON. Here’s a picture of the gifts our office staff purchased for a family in need through our jeans fund. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Last week during Small Business Week, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance announced details of the $30 million Small Business Assistance Program which was highlighted in Budget 2020. The program includes $25 million for eligible small businesses and $5 million for eligible community organizations. Program details, eligibility requirements and information on the app...lication process are available by clicking the link below: https://www.gov.nl.ca/iet/small-business-assistance-program/ The program is available on a first come, first served basis with a closing date of December 15, 2020 or earlier if all funds are exhausted.

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities..with all of our wonderful clients and families! If you require any information on our services, please call Mariner Resource Opportunities Network at 1-709-596-6217.

Wanted to share this video with everyone on this gloomy Thursday morning in hopes it will make you smile. Nadine Reid enjoys writing about her work experience at Dildo Freshmart and frequently shares it with our staff. Nadine is not only articulate and well versed she is friendly and her customer service standard is top notch. The match between her and her job coach, Christine, is an excellent example of how on the job support works and what a good match looks like. WTG Nadine Reid, we are so proud of you!

During the month of October MRON staff were on the road for Disability Employment Awareness Month. We work diligently to secure meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities and also to create inclusive, diverse workplaces. We took this opportunity to showcase our employers along the Baccalieu Trail and promote inclusion for all. Our employers are some of our biggest supporters. They hire our clients and give them the necessary work experience and skills needed to s...ucceed in their chosen employment. MRON staff would like to thank all of our employers who have hired our clients in 2020 for part-time, full-time, seasonal and summer employment. Here are some of our employers sporting their 'Inclusive Employer" decals that were presented to be placed in a window or door to identify them as an equal opportunity employer. Missing photos from the following employers: Aqua Crab Producers, Avalon North Wolverine Search & Rescue, Dominion-Bay Roberts, Golden Arm RV Park, Keyin Carbonear, Whiteway Recreation Committee. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our clients! If you are an employer and want more info on our program please reach out to use via Facebook or call 709-596-6217. See more

MRON Board and Staff were honoured today to be present for the proclamation signing proclaiming October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. We will be out and about this month showing our appreciation to current stakeholders and spreading awareness about our program! If you or someone you know would like more information about our program please reach out at 596-6217.

Meet Dylan, he is into his second week of work as a sanitization clerk at Foodland in Carbonear. Hes keeping the carts stacked and clean so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. Wtg Dylan and thanks to Foodland for the employment opportunity for our buddy!

Sending out a huge congrats to Luke Mullins who is finishing up his summer employment placement with the SVDP Food bank. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch him grow and flourish this summer! WTG Luke! A big thanks to the Food bank for their continued support to our program and a special thanks to Emma Cleary for supporting Luke on the job! We always say a good client to job coach match is key to a successful placement and this is a true example of just that!! The sky is the limit Luke!

When you get a message like this you have to share it! Here is Karen Higdon, she works at The Doctors House in Greens Harbour. Im so Grateful for supported employment services because I have a job I enjoy and I get the opportunity to work Thanks so much for sharing Karen! We are so proud of you and know your are doing some awesome work at the house this summer.

Congratulations to our students Brittany-Anne and Raegan on completing their summer placements! They did a wonderful job and made some great memories and acquired some wonderful skills big thank you to Spaniards Bay Rec and UIC!!

They call themselves the "MRON Masketeers" WTG Nadine and Christine for following the Public Health advisory and wearing your mask while having some fun with it! If we all stay positive we WILL get through this together. :)

Congratulations on a job well done, Mackenzie!

Another successful MRON client completed her summer employment today! Way to go Sara. Thanks to Immaculate Conception Parish and SVDP Foodbank Harbour Grace for the opportunity for Sara. Thank you Stephanie for your guidance with Sara.

Congratulations to another one of MRONs successful clients, today is Joshs last day of summer employee. Good job Josh! Thanks to Town of Carbonear Community Garden, Josh has gained some new work skills! Also thank you to Cindy Ulvestad-Green, who helped him this summer.

Congrats to 2 clients who will finish their summer employment Friday. They did an awesome job at the SVDP Foodbank this summer. Congrats to Kayla and Maxine on a job well done!

One of our clients Sara G enjoying her work today!

Just a reminder that our staff are back to work at the office on 22 Goff Avenue, Carbonear. Our doors are closed to the public. If you need to meet with any of the Staff, please call the office and we will make sure someone can meet you. We are available Monday to Friday 9 am-4 pm. If you have any questions of concerns please dont hesitate to contact us at 596-6217. Thanks, MRON staff.

Just a friendly reminder that our staff are available Monday to Friday 9am-4pm to answer any questions you may have regarding summer employment. Currently we are working diligently with employers to get clarification on Canada Summer Jobs. This is a different year for everyone and we hope you can appreciate that. Some employers are still waiting on approvals from government while others are contemplating hiring any staff with the ongoing pandemic. Please know that whatever ha...ppens is beyond our control and that we are advocating for our clients 110% always. As soon as we get information from employers we will be in touch with those who reached out looking for summer employment. This is a process that involves many stakeholders and we want to thank the businesses and organizations who continues to support our program. If you have any questions of concerns please dont hesitate to contact us at 596-6217. Thanks See more

While many of us have found some way to stabilize our mental health during this time, we recognize that some are still struggling to stay grounded. Please know that our staff members are available to have a chat or even explore some coping strategies that may help you better deal with the uncertainty during this time. Below is a list of online resources that are also available to connect you to local services and information. Bridge the gApp https://www.bridgethegapp.ca/... Canadian Mental Health Association https://cmha.ca/ Government of Newfoundland and Labrador https://www.gov.nl.ca/ Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en.html Channal Self Help Centre https://www.channal.ca/home-1 Again, we encourage anyone who may be feeling unsettled to reach out and remember "This too shall Pass."

NOTICE: Due to Covid-19 - Canada Summer Jobs information for 2020 is not available yet. However, we will be in touch with ALL clients regarding summer employment once employers are approved and we have a plan in place. Keep in mind that your employment counsellors are here to address any concerns you may have at this time and are committed to working through this with all clients and employers. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and continue to do their part by staying home. Remember good hand washing etiquette and practicing proper social distancing can determine the future of the covid in our province :)

Please join us in wishing a Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Administrative Manager, Helena Sheppard. She keeps everything running smoothly at our office and we are so very lucky to have her as a valuable member of our team. Thank you Helena for everything you do for us day in and day out.Please join us in wishing a Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Administrative Manager, Helena Sheppard. She keeps everything running smoothly at our office and we are so very lucky to have her as a valuable member of our team. Thank you Helena for everything you do for us day in and day out.

Clients/parents/caregivers/job coaches/employers.....our staff are here to help you in any way we can.

As we continue to work through this unprecedented time we are forever grateful for the essential workers who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Here is an example of one of our dedicated essential workers, Alexis Vivian at the Shagrock Manor keeping everything disinfected and clean for the residents. WTG Alexis and thank you for all you continue to do to keep your workplace free of germs! Stay Safe Everyone!

Job coaches may pick up their cheques beginning 9 tomorrow morning. Please call when you are on the way and knock on the door when you get here.Job coaches may pick up their cheques beginning 9 tomorrow morning. Please call when you are on the way and knock on the door when you get here.

Effective immediately our office is closed to the public. If you need to contact our staff please do so by telephoning 596-6217 and we will be happy to assist you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Effective immediately our office is closed to the public. If you need to contact our staff please do so by telephoning 596-6217 and we will be happy to assist you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

FRIENDLY REMINDER! Our client workshop WILL be going ahead tonight at 6pm at the Carbonear Swimming pool. Looking forward to seeing our clients out to enjoy our Cell Phone Etiquette presentation!

UPDATE: Unfortunately the RDSP session with Richard Balance planned for March 18, 2020 has been postponed. He is unable to travel to St. Johns at this time. We will advise the public of the new date and time.

Info session March 18, 2020

UPDATE: Our office will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Mariner Resource Opportunities Network Inc. will be closed for the morning due to weather conditions. We will update at 11.

UPDATE: Our office will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Please stay safe everyone and take breaks if you are shoveling today. Our office will be closed for the morning due to weather. Stay tuned for an update at 11.

What inclusion really looks like! Check out the status from one of our awesome employers, Dairy Queen in Carbonear. Happy Birthday Ryan! Supported Employment works because we work together!

Our office will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Stay safe everyone.

Due to weather conditions our office will be closed for the morning. Please check back for an update at 11:30. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay safe everyone.

Just received this Random Act of Kindness from SVDP Foodbank & Cross Roads Cafe & Catering. We are so happy to support your initiatives and have an awesome working relationship. Thank-you for all you do for our community!

Our office will remain closed for the remainder of the day. See you all on Monday.

https://www.canada.ca//ser/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html

UPDATE: WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. Our office is closed for the morning with an update at 10:30.

Due to the weather our office is closed for the day. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. If you dont have to go outside today please dont.....the snow has started in our area and the winds are picking up. Stay safe everyone.

UPDATE Our office will remain closed for the day to ensure the safety of our staff and to allow the plow operators to get the roads and parking lots cleared. We will open on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Our office will be closed for the morning due to the storm. Check back at noon for an update. Stay safe everyone!

Every year MRON allows all our staff to spend Christmas with our families......this year it means so much more to me with the arrival of our new grandson on Christmas Day. While most of the staff will be returning to work on Thursday, Jan 2nd I am looking forward to the rest of my time home before returning to work on Jan. 6th. So grateful!! Happy New Year everyone.

Another great day at MRON today. Our awesome team cooked breakfast and shared in a few more laughs. Our office is now closed to allow our office staff to enjoy the holidays with their families. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.