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jobmatch offers employment planning, job development and job coaching to youth and adults living in Chatham-Kent who have a disability.We match people and jobs for a custom fit. jobmatch also provides on-the-job training to help your new employee settle in, for as long as they need it. jobmatch staff supports employees:

Do you have a disability? Are you having trouble finding work? jobmatch will help you find meaningful part-time or fulltime work.
No cost to job-seekers who have a disability and are enrolled in the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Services also available to individuals facing a disability related barrier to employment and are not enrolled in ODSP.
There is no cost to employees or employers. jobmatch is free.
We can help you with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) application form if you contact or visit:
939 Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg, ON
120 Wellington St., Chatham, ON
Call: 519-627-7882
E-mail: info@job-match.ca
No. You can qualify without being registered with ODSP. You will need to register with jobmatch (519-627-7882, info@job-match.ca) and have a doctor fill out a verification of disability form and meet ODSP qualification guidelines.
Yes. Once an employee receives a pay stub, an additional $100.00 is added to your ODSP each month to assist with transportation and other work related expenses. This reimbursement exists as long as an employee is working.
Yes, there is a start-up benefit of $500.00 to help you secure and keep a job. Eligible expenses include clothing, licenses and other related costs.
No. No matter how much you make, you will still have your health, dental and eyeglass coverage. Also, any childcare benefits will not be affected.
Designed to assist people to find jobs, ODSP will deduct 50% of your income made at your job.
Here is an example:
| 1. | If your ODSP cheque is typically $799.00/month | $799 | |
| 2. | You earned $600.00 at your job minus the (50%) ODSP deduction |
($600 – $300)= | $300 |
| 3. | Plus the $100 for your employment expenses | $100 | |
| Your entire income would be $1,199 | $1,199 |
| 1. | Meet with jobmatch to identify your skills and dreams |
| 2. | Talk about where you would like to work |
| 3. | Work with a jobmatch community support worker to create a resumé |
| 4. | jobmatch will follow up with your selected employer and advocate for your hiring |
jobmatch is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services through Community Living Wallaceburg.
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