Canadian Association for Supported Employment

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”4″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”5″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Values of Supported Employment\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”7″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_breadcrumbs _id=”10″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”13″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]CASE Commitment to Person-Centered Language\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]CASE is committed to advancing the inclusion of people who experience disability in the Canadian workforce. We recognize the powerful role that language plays in shaping perspectives, assumptions, and beliefs, and we understand that words can have a significant impact on how people are viewed and treated in the workplace.  We acknowledge that language is an influential and ever-evolving force for social change. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”16″ ][cs_element_accordion _id=”17″ ][cs_element_accordion _id=”18″ ][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Our Commitment\n\nCASE believes that we must understand the power of language within the context of the systemic devaluing of people who experience disability. To do this requires ongoing work to address unconscious bias, and to recognize the systemic inequalities that we may inadvertently perpetuate. We are committed to contributing to healthy workplace cultures that affirm and celebrate human diversity.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”20″ ][cs_content_seo]Our Approach\n\nCASE maintains a commitment to person-centered language in all of our communication.  We believe that: 

It is critical to respect the language choice of persons who experience disability to self-identify as they wish. 
Language should respect a person’s whole being, and must acknowledge the impact that culture, personal experience, and multiple identities can have. 
Changing our language requires intention and effort.  Person-centered language can be integrated into our daily actions to create empowering workplace cultures that are respectful to everyone. 
The commonly accepted meaning and impacts of language are continuously changing.    We have a responsibility as an association to reflect and explore the impacts of the language we use over time. 
While CASE will use person-centered language in all our communication, we mean no disrespect to people who choose to identify themselves in other ways. 

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]Person-Centered Language\n\nPerson-centered language focuses on the person first. It recognizes that regardless of any over-arching disability labels that may have been attributed to a person, their qualities, strengths, and experiences are unique to them. A commitment to using person-centered language challenges us to advocate for the use of respectful and empowering language at all times.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_accordion][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”22″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”23″ ][cs_element_line _id=”24″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”25″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”26″ ][cs_element_image _id=”27″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]Supported employment has been used for decades to successfully connect diverse job seekers with sustainable employment. \n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]CASE has drawn on global research, national surveys, and local public engagement to develop supported employment values to guide the organization’s work. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”31″ ][cs_content_seo]CASE believes that all Canadians, even those living with a disability, can work and indeed have the right to use our skills to earn a living wage. Employment is a valuable part of a meaningful life; it is a pathway to financial independence and an opportunity to contribute to communities, form personal bonds, and learn and grow. Even so, some 52% of people with disabilities are unemployed in Canada, compared to the national unemployment rate of less than 10%.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”32″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”33″ ][cs_element_line _id=”34″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”35″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”36″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Job seekers and employees with a disability\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”38″ ][cs_content_seo]Job seekers and employees with a disability, just like anyone else starting a new career or job, may require supports and assistance to achieve employment success in both the short and long-term. These should be provided and encouraged. Creating inclusive recruitment and selection processes, as well as inclusive and accessible workplaces, is crucial to creating a labour force that is welcoming and equitable to all. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”39″ ][cs_content_seo]Find a Service Provider Near You\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”40″ ][cs_element_image _id=”41″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”42″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”43″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”44″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”45″ ][cs_content_seo]It is in this context that CASE has established nine guiding principles that inform and drive our work:\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”46″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”47″ ][cs_element_layout_grid _id=”48″ ][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”49″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”50″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”51″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]01\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”53″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]Choice & Control\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Employment support is guided by the job seeker to achieve their career aspirations.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”57″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”58″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”59″ ][cs_content_seo]02\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”60″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”61″ ][cs_content_seo]Paid Employment\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”62″ ][cs_content_seo]The job seeker securing employment receives the same rate of pay and benefits as other employees doing the same job.
Individuals with competitive positions receive their pay cheques directly from the employer.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”63″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”64″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”65″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”66″ ][cs_content_seo]03\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”67″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”68″ ][cs_content_seo]Partnership & Mentoring\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]Job seekers, employers, and direct service providers determine the individualized strategies for providing support that will assist in career enhancement. Ultimately, services will facilitate job satisfaction for both the job seeker (now employee) and the employer.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”70″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”72″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”73″ ][cs_content_seo]04\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”74″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”75″ ][cs_content_seo]Full Inclusion\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”76″ ][cs_content_seo]All employees are socially and economically included in their community.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”77″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”78″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”79″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”80″ ][cs_content_seo]05\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”81″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”82″ ][cs_content_seo]Job Search\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”83″ ][cs_content_seo]Timely and appropriate support is provided to achieve successful employment.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”84″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”85″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”86″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”87″ ][cs_content_seo]06\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”88″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”89″ ][cs_content_seo]Individualized\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”90″ ][cs_content_seo]Negotiations will ensure the unique needs of the employer and specific skills of the job seeker are met, one person at a time.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”91″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”92″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”93″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”94″ ][cs_content_seo]07\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”95″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”96″ ][cs_content_seo]Natural Supports\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”97″ ][cs_content_seo]Employment supports are as unobtrusive as possible and fade or may fade over time by building on community support and social capital.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”98″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”99″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”100″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”101″ ][cs_content_seo]08\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”102″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”103″ ][cs_content_seo]Long-Term Support\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”104″ ][cs_content_seo]The needed support is available to all stakeholders to ensure people maintain employment stability and achieve career enhancement.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][cs_element_layout_cell _id=”105″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”106″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”107″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”108″ ][cs_content_seo]09\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”109″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”110″ ][cs_content_seo]Continuous Quality Improvement\n\nSubheadline space\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”111″ ][cs_content_seo]Stakeholders are involved in the evaluation of services and the service provider implements improvements.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_cell][/cs_element_layout_grid][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”112″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”113″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”114″ ][cs_element_global_block _id=”115″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content][cs_responsive_text title=”Responsive Text 1″ selector=”.h-responsive” compression=”1.0″ min_size=”24″ max_size=”96″]