Stone Hearth Bakery is a kosher commercial bakery whose primary goal is
to operate a viable enterprise supported by a work adjustment skills training program. Stone Hearth produces premium quality European-styled breads, bagels and specialty baked goods that are distributed throughout the Maritimes and can be found in most major grocery stores.
Stone Hearth’s unique Work Adjustment Skills Training Program offers individuals 19 years and older who have experienced a mental health difficulty the opportunity to develop good work habits, gain employment experience, earn a paycheque, build confidence in their abilities and develop self esteem in a work environment before entering the workplace. Training and healthy living skills are also emphasized.
The work adjustment curriculum is designed for individuals who might not have relevant job experience or have lengthy lapses in their employment history.
Our employees work five days a week performing a number of essential tasks at the bakery, including:
• Rolling bagels
• Slicing
• Bagging
• Using the ovens
• Cleaning
• Stocking the retail shelves
• Vacuuming
• Using the photocopier
• Assisting with administrative paperwork
Each participant completes a self-assessment to identify work behaviour difficulties. During the course of the program, individual program plans are developed with participants to address specific difficulties. Through enhanced training, our goal is to graduate participants with an updated resumé and the following certificates:
• WHMIS & OH&S
• Stress Management
• Workplace Equity
• Budgeting
• Time Management
• Skills Identification
• Resume Writing
• Cover Letters
• Acing the Interview
• Customer Service
• Life Skills
• Team Building
• Job Maintenance Skills
• Job Searching Skills
• Communication Skills
• Seven Basic Work Behaviours
Work adjustment training focuses on developing the personal skills required for success in the labour market and is recommended for people with a past history of unsuccessful employment. Participants are trained in seven basic work behaviours needed to effectively function in the workplace, including:
• Accepting the role of the worker
• Responding to change
• Attendance
• Monitoring work and work needs
• Accepting supervision
• Working with co-workers
• Being a productive worker.
If you are a teacher, doctor, counselor or social worker who knows of someone who might benefit from enrollment in the Work Adjustment Skills Training Program, please click here to download a referral form and information brochure.
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