Services

Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Serving Southwestern New Brunswick

Services

Employment

SJDHHS works closely with all government agencies to link up clients with appropriate programming. We work closely on transition teams (when referred) to ensure appropriate placements, and accommodations. SJDHHS seeks out and employs summer students who are deaf and hard of hearing so that they can further their educational goals. SJDHHS has applications forms for all government employment programs; those interested should contact the agency to begin the application process.

SJDHHS also works closely with transitional teams for hiring clients who wish to enter directly into the workforce. Appropriate referrals are made and follow up is done on a continual basis so that clients do not get lost in the system.

Education

Should clients be interested in furthering their education, regardless of age and education levels, SJDHHS works closely with all parties to ensure appropriate programs and accommodations are being met. Should advocacy be necessary for the client to get the opportunity to pursue their academic goals SJDHHS will advocate with the appropriate authorities to ensure client’s rights are being upheld.

Training and Employment Support Services (TESS)

Clients who require support are urged to begin their proposals early. SJDHHS works closely in these areas with the client, TESS worker and Employment Counselor to ensure all support services necessary are in place prior to the client entering their educational or employment setting.

Family and Community Services

SJDHHS also works closely with this department for clients who are case managed by this department. Employment and financial services are also available through this department should you meet their criteria.

Training and Employment Development (TED)

SJDHHS can refer and work as a resource to TED Employment Counselors. Referrals to TED are for work ready or employment training opportunities, should you meet their criteria.

Employer Sensitivity Training

SJDHHS at the request of the client, case manager or employer, will provide employers and staff with a sensitivity training session relating to the clients physical, communication and cultural needs.

Interpreter Services

SJDHHS coordinates interpreter services for Health Regions 2 and 3 (Grand Falls to Sussex). They include but are not limited to the following:

Under the New Brunswick Visual Language Interpreter Services (NBVisual) services are provided by the government of New Brunswick to cover medical, legal, counseling, Social Services, employment (applications, interviews & crisis intervention), education (parent/teacher meetings where the parent is deaf).

Under TESS we also coordinate interpreter services for post-secondary studies, job interviews, on the job training and crisis intervention.

Community assignments are also coordinated through SJDHHS and are done on a fee for services basis. This means that the organization, employer or government department other then mentioned above is responsible for payment of the service. The client does not need to organize payment of these services, SJDHHS will facilitate the confirmation of assignment and payment.

Technical Devices

SJDHHS also provides technical devices, needs assessments as to the need for the appropriate device. Workplace assessments are available upon request as well. SJDHHS will also facilitate and work with clients for appropriate referrals for payment of the devices.

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