Employment
Why we created this program
Survivors of intimate partner violence face unique barriers to employment, as highlighted in our Interval House Barriers Report. Many suffer from psycho-emotional effects, including low confidence, high-stress levels, and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and general neurosis. The pressure of job searching can exacerbate these problems.
About Our Employment Services
At the core of the BESS Program are employment services for clients who are considering going back to work. The Employment Counsellor assists clients with their job search goals, their résumé writing and interview skills, and helps clients to gain meaningful employment while assessing and supporting their readiness to work.
When our clients are work-ready, they are supported by our Job Developer who is connected to current and potential employers and advocates for clients while also preparing clients to be successful in gaining and maintaining meaningful employment.
Our Goals
We aim to provide holistic support for survivors, addressing their unique challenges at different stages of healing and job searching to reduce employment barriers.
If you are interested in becoming an employment partner, please contact 416-924-1411 ext. 229.
Interested in accessing our Employment Services?
In addition to self-referrals, BESS welcomes referrals from other agencies working with women survivors of intimate partner abuse who are ready to gain meaningful employment. For more information, you can email bess@intervalhouse.ca or call us at 416-924-1411 Ext. 279.
