Supported Employment – Newfoundland and Labrador (SE-NL)

Program Overview

The Supported Employment program is here to help people with developmental disabilities (both adults and high school students) find jobs. Agencies provide individualized supports to help you do your job well and become more independent at work.

There are 17 agencies funded by the department to help you learn the skills needed for long-term, meaningful jobs in your community.

Eligible Individuals:

  1. Must participate in an assessment by the Supported Employment agency to determine eligibility for services.
  2. Must provide written verification of the individual’s developmental disability from an approved professional;
  3. Must engage with the agency to complete an individualized assessment and develop an employment plan; and
  4. Be an adult or a high school student (high school students are eligible to work during the summer break and on evenings and weekends during the school year).

Eligible Agencies:

  1. Are a Supported Employment Agency and incorporated within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  2. Are in good standing with the registry of companies and deeds (CADO)

How to Apply:

Individuals
Individuals must connect with the supported employment agency in their area.

For more information please contact:

Agencies
Please review the Program Guidelines before submitting your application.

  • If you are not already registered with LaMPSS, you must be set up as a government vendor to receive payments. Please start by registering here: Employer Registration
  • After registering, please allow 7-10 business days for processing.
  • You will then receive a LaMPSS username and password via email.
  • Check your email regularly, including your junk mail. Once you have your login details, you can access the LaMPSS system and complete your application.

Forgotten Password
If you already have an account but forget your password, you can reset it by:

  1. Clicking on Forgot Password
  2. Entering your Organization ID and User ID
  3. Submitting the form to receive a new password via email

If you can’t reset your password, please email LaMPSS Support at extorghelp@gov.nl.ca or call 1-844-252-6777 during business hours.

If you have not signed into the system for more than 6 months, contact LaMPSS support and request that they change your password.

Submit Your Application

  • Complete and submit your Online Application in LaMPSS.
  • On your User homepage navigate to the Apply for Funding and click on Programs and Services
  • Click on the blue Apply button for the desired program
  • Review the Program Guidelines before submitting.
  • You can check your application status by logging into LaMPSS.

Contact Information: