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Recruitment PracticesEmployee Referral Incentive Program1Working for this organization was always my goal because it has a reputation of offering premier level of service. I enjoy being an employee here because of the professionalism and high standards that are maintained, as well as the encouragement and support that is provided to the staff. - Community Disability Services Employee (Over 10 years) VRRI 2The management at this organization listens to the front line staff and goes to great lengths to ensure that all members of the staff are treated very well. Throughout my career, I have made a difference in the lives of the individuals that I have worked with. I am there for each individual, to listen, to acknowledge their needs and wants, and to help improve their quality of life. -Community Disability Services Practitioner (5-10 years) VRRI 3During my career in the community disability services sector, I have been able to take on a number of challenges including running a business and starting a brand new program. I enjoy working with the clients and I like the fact that I have been able to form long term relationships with many staff members and individuals. - Community Disability Services Employee (Over 10 years) VRRI 4What I like best about working in the community disability services sector is that I can assist people who want to work towards being the best they can be. I can help them to achieve the quality of life they want. -Specialist/Consultant (5-10 years) VRRI 5I like working in this sector is because it is so diverse. I have gained skills and knowledge about opportunities and activities that I would not have learned about if I was not supporting individuals. -Team Leader (5-10 years) VRRI 6I was attracted to a career in community disability services because the care given to clients involves the entire spectrum of the life experience…. Through my own work, I have helped clients to achieve paid employment and to enjoy leisure activities. I have also advocated for their rights and for equality in their communities. I enjoy all aspects of being a Community Disability Services Practitioner. -Community Disability Services Practitioner (5-10 years) VRRI The way this strategy works is there are two incentives the employee can receive. The employee receives the first incentive if the referred applicant is successfully recruited. If the referred applicant remains employed for a full three month probation period, the second incentive is granted to the employee. Learning opportunitiesWe base one of our recruitment strategies on our value of lifelong learning. We promote opportunities for employees to participate in training and skills development. This includes technical skills training, relevant training (that is matched with the employees interest/needs) and the opportunity to attend conferences. Increasing exposureWe have and will continue to seek out opportunities to increase our exposure to potential employees who are or may consider this work in the future. We accomplish this by attending career fairs, resource fairs, presenting to post-secondary students, meeting with career counselors, and posting employment opportunities with a variety of sources, and by offering practicum and co-op/summer work placements. We consider students as a valuable resource, and we engage students in meaningful work. Over the past few years, we have engaged a number of students from a variety of programs to complete their co-op placements with us (e.g., management, technology, non-profit) and we often have a number of practicum students during the fall/winter sessions (i.e., social work, disability studies, psychology). |
