The
Rehabilitation Work Environments provide STRIDE participants
with the opportunity to develop their work skills in
a structured environment which reflects what they will
experience in the competitive workplace.
Individuals
are provided with the assistance necessary to develop
and/or re-establish appropriate work habits and interpersonal/social
skills. This leads to increased employment opportunities
for mental health consumers, as well as increased
participation in community life for our clients.
The
worksites in South and North Halton provide services
to local businesses such as packaging, assembly, labeling,
encoding and shrink-wrapping. At these sites, participants
are provided with the opportunity to learn and practice
vocational skills in a supportive environment.
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Benefits
of using the STRIDE
Rehabilitation Work Environments
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- Preparation
for competitive employment.
- Learn
and practice vocational life skills in
a structured environment.
- Increased
self-esteem and independence.
- Learn
marketable skills such as shipping & receiving,
quality control, tow motor operation,
health & safety, and lead hand.
- Earn
money in the form of a training allowance.
- Develop
an individual service plan including a
long-term employment goal.
- Assessment
of progress towards the goal.
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While
involved in the work adjustment program, worksite participants
build their work strengths and employment potential
through the development of vocational life skills, establishment
of employment goals, practical work experiences and
learning to work cooperatively with others.
Vocational
Support Workers assist participants with establishing
individual service plans to help achieve personal and
employment goals. Progress with these plans is discussed
regularly.
Many of the participants at the rehabilitative training sites
join the Supported Employment program and eventually move
on to positions in the competitive work place.
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