DIsabilty Programs

Programming

ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY WHO ARE WANTING

Employment services
A day program
Community activities that are valued alternatives to employment and that promote personal growth.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SERVICES

Contact the Community Supports Coordinator with Alberta Disability Services at 780-679-5058, to determine the types of supports you are needing.
Upon receiving your Alberta Disabilities Services application, Centra Cam’s Program Manager will contact you, to set up an intake meeting. During this meeting you will take a tour of Centra Cam’s facility and complete the Centra Cam application package.
The Program Manager will process your application, in conjunction, with the Alberta Disability Services resource team. She will also work with you to set up an appropriate start date and schedule.
Client hours are based on the number of hours Alberta Disability Services determines are available for each individual. They are also based on client interests, programming needs, and availability of funding and staffing

Encompasses Three Departments:

This program track exists to offer the “clients” a holistic approach to development and maintenance of their skills and ability which they require to achieve, develop and maintain employment.

Employment Services

The Workability Department offers supports to assist individuals achieve both their Personal and Career goals through:

Personal Development

Basic computer skills and internet safety
Academic skill training or maintenance
Healthy living skill building: nutrition education, physical activity
Life Skills Training: food preparation training, food safety training, janitorial work, money skills, safety training, learner’s permit
Client development sessions: healthy relationships, train safety, public speaking, etc.
Workability Theme Activities: time management, communication, honesty, Dress for Success, Internet Safety, etc.

Career Exploration and Resume Building

Work Site Tours
Work Experiences
Interest Inventories
Pre-Employment Training and Resume Building activities: volunteer work, fundraisers community involvement and small group training

We offer training and support in the following areas:

Maintaining a Job
Liaising with employer

Research has shown that many individuals with developmental disabilities lose their jobs due to lack of social skills rather than lack of job skills. Our long term support of both client and employer provides a bridge to help both parties over the rough times.

As a result of our long term support, many of our clients who otherwise would not have been able to maintain employment have experienced success.

The Employment Department offers Training and support in the following areas:

Job Search Process

Interest Assessments
Work site Tours
Training on Appropriate Work Site Behaviour and Appearance
Work Experiences & Resume Building Activities
Assisted Job Search & Interview Skills Training

Training on the Job

On Site Job Coaching Support to Learn the specifics of the job
Staff Support to Maintain Employment

Odd Job

Hands on Training with Odd Job Opportunities
Snow Shovelling
Yard Clean up – Spring and Fall
Lawn Mowing

How to apply

Community Access

Community Access offers opportunities for individuals to be active community members through volunteering and accessing events and facilities in the City of Camrose. We encourage individuals to become active in our community through:

Physical activities—walking the trails/parks, swimming, biking, exercise classes

Social activities—games, dances, community events, volunteering

Personal development—art classes, musical activities, use of technology, sensory activities, cooking, tours, etc.

Programming

Employment Services

Community Access

Centra Cam Vocational Training Association