Causeway Work Centre
Site: Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1409 | Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Right Bike |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Parkdale Ave and Scott St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community Economic Development Corporation providing a variety of supported employment, educational, wellness programs and other services * Solutions for Youth Project: paid pre-employment program * Employment Supports Program: (ESP through ODSP) job placement and retention * Social Enterprises: provides employment opportunities to consumers, see separate record for information * Job Quest: supported employment program for individuals with barriers to employment including those with disabilities, addictions, as well as those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * this model offers rapid integration into jobs in the community based on participants skills and interests * Financial literacy training * Community Loan Fund (for eligible clients trapped in cycle of Pay Day loans) * Supported Employment in Rural Ottawa: program for persons with severe mental illness living in rural areas of Ottawa * Wellness program: for consumers with an employment goal * certified trainer will assist participants in reaching their personal fitness goals in a user friendly low key facility * Causeway Foundation: charity raising funds to support the Causeway Work Centre's initiative; includes a Greeting Card Campaign * Four agency-sponsored entrepreneurial businnesses providing employment opportunities to consumers: Krackers Katering * Good Nature Groundskeeping * Cycle Salvation |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals 16 years and older with psychiatric, developmental, concurrent disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged * Employment Assistance Services: unemployed persons working less than 20 hours per week and legally entitled to work in Canada * Employment Insurance (EI) and Reachback clients (persons with an active EI claim, have a claim that ended within the last 3 years or have a maternity/parental claim that ended in the past 5 years) * Solutions for Youth Project: persons 16-30 years old |
| Application | Call to apply * self-referrals accepted |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Career Counselling ; Career Exploration ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Disability Related Centre Based Employment ; Job Development ; Job Search/Placement ; Prejob Guidance ; Prevocational Training ; Supported Employment ; Supported Employment ~ At Risk for Homelessness ; Supported Employment ~ Homeless People ; Vehicle Donation Programs ; Vocational Assessment ; Vocational Education ; Vocational Rehabilitation ; Work Experience |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Intake and Community Supports 613-725-3494 ext 115 |
| Fax | 613-725-9913 |
| fdaly@causewayworkcentre.org | |
| Website | www.causewayworkcentre.org |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Frances Daly, Manager Programs and Services |
| Primary Executive | Don Palmer, Executive Director; Phone: 613-725-3494 ext 103 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Minstry of Children, Community and Social Services * Local Health Integration Network ; Federal - Service Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106880883 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Corporate brochure * strategic plan * orientation packages |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations |