Has Job Quest adopted best practices?


Best practices are demonstrated through:

  • The development of Job Quest initially as pilot project to assess sustainability.
  • The development of a business and marketing plan.
  • Advisory Committee governance, including representation from a number of community sectors.
  • Quality staffing, including expertise in the areas of social services, human resources, employment and youth employment.
  • Use of probation period and annual staff evaluations.
  • The delivery of individualized, comprehensive and tri-faceted support services that address the barriers to employment at the individual, organizational and community level – including access to traditional, non-employment supports as needed.
  • Individual goal setting and planning with extended follow-up and participation in the evaluation process.
  • Proactive work with employers and the community, including extended follow-up and participation in evaluation partnerships.
  • Formal partnerships within the community to address arising needs, for example, youth unemployment and the needs of the seriously mentally ill.
  • Formalized contract agreements with fee-for-service organized funding, including new partners.
  • Detailed statistical development and outcome analysis.
  • Public education regarding community services available (not just those in the employment sector or provided by Job Quest).
  • Community education regarding the myths around disability and employment.
  • Development of user-friendly and accessible technology, including the redevelopment of the Job Quest website.