Motivator: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory A New Champion Employer

CSCL Supported Employment Program
The
Motivator
Kerry found this job with the assistance of her Vocational Counsellor Gizelle Debad. Gizelle asked Frank Peters some questions about his decision to hire Kerry: What influenced your decision to hire Kerry? Mainly the efforts of Gizelle, and to support our community. I have a brain injury so I can relate to the challenges of others! Have there been any challenges in hiring someone with different abilities? There are challenges when hiring any staff, as all staff have strengths and weaknesses. Trying to learn the employees challenges and working on customer service skills is part of it. What kind of skills does Kerry need to work at RMCF? A good attitude, a smile, independence and focus.
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory A New Champion Employer
Kerry (left) Marcy Howell (right) Marcy likes it when Kerry comes in because she knows that Kerry will be able to get the much needed packaging done! Shes a big help!
Kerry says, I love my job at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ! Its what I really enjoy doing!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Harrison Hot Springs is one of our newest champion employers. Frank Peters & Marcy Howell, the owners, hired Kerry from the CSCLs Supported Employment Services last December. Kerry helps package all products for sale, welcomes customers by serving samples of fudge, and assists Frank & Marcy with anything else that needs to be done. You can always find Frank or Marcy making Fudge, Caramel apples, Rocky pop or Peanut brittle to name a few. There is always something to do at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory!
What do you feel Kerry contribFrank Peters (owner) with his son at RMCF utes apart from the job itself? A willingness to learn and nice to be Do you think you would encourage around, she is also detail orientated. other business associates to hire persons with different abilities? As a business owner what is really A Big Yes!! important to you for your Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is in its business to be successful? first year of business. It partnered with A team with great attitude to Sto:lo Nation (Norma Friesen) to arrange implement excellent standards in this paid opportunity for Kerry. customer service and product Please support this diverse business quality! for its continued success! www.rockychoc.com
Employer Appreciation
On December 1, 2009, the staff at the Supported Employment Program hosted an Employer Appreciation event at the Chillibowl Lanes. Invitations were sent out to 15 Champion Employers who have opened up their workplaces to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Gizelle SEP Counsellor (left) Remmert Hinlopen Co-owner of Fraser Valley Physio (Middle) Tracey SEP client ( right)
Ron owner of Decades (left) Justin employee (right)
The purpose of this event was to honour organizations for their outstanding policies and practices in hiring and employing people with developmental disabilities.
Carol from The City of Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Supported Employment January 2010 Survey Results
Employers who report satisfaction with S.E.P. services: 75% of employers were Very Satisfied and 25% were Satisfied with services. Employers who report that SEP staff respond quickly to questions and issues in the workplace: 100% Very Satisfied Individuals who report satisfaction with S.E.P. services: 64% Very Satisfied, 28% Satisfied, 8% Neutral.
Participant comments: If someone is looking for a job its a good opportunity for them to be with the Supported Employment Program. Im satisfiedI got what I wanted out of the program.
Employer comments: I believe this program is great. The support is amazing. All ideas & any additional support is always put into place to help the employee be more successful (ie; checklists, pictorials). Staff always respond to emails and any concerns. S.E.P. staff made this happen & has been supportive along the way. The new employee shows promise with some help. S.E.P. staff guidance has made the difference.
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Diversity in the Workforce

What does this mean?
Diversity in the workforce means employing people without discrimination on the basis of gender, age and ethnic or racial background. Companies all over the world are positioning themselves to adopt a more diverse workforce. Here are 13 Benefits of a Diverse Workforce: Improves the bottom line Reduces training costs Maximizes brand identity Increases productivity Increases creativity Improves client relations Improves corporate culture Improves employee morale Leads to a higher retention of employees Leads to an easier recruitment of new employees Decreases complaints and litigation Decreases interpersonal conflict between employees Enables the organization to move into emerging markets
The thinking isA workforce can be the most effective when it mirrors is the companys clients and customers.
BC Employnet proudly presents:
The Employer Recognition Window Sticker Initiative
The Purpose of the window sticker project is to recognize employers who have hired employees with developmental disabilities. This is part of a promotional campaign developed to inform the public of
the meaning of this window sticker and encourage people to patronize businesses that display this sticker. The stickers are made in BC, and the initial batch of 750 stickers were donated by The Provincial Networking Group Inc. (PNGI)
If you would like to present a BC Employnet window sticker to an employer in your community simply go to www.bcemploynet.webs.com then click on the sticker to see the attached Criteria sheet (one sheet for each sticker request) and Fax or Email it to PNGI or NACL if on Vancouver Island PNGI Contact Info: Phone: 1-800-644-3441 Fax: 250-635-1698 Email: [email protected]
Actual size (3 x 5) Double sided static vinyl
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CSCL Supported Employment
Whats happening in Chilliwack

March 31Transitions Fair Chilliwack Secondary School 7pm 10pm March, April, May Blue Heron Homecoming Free events & guided walks.
www.chilliwackblueheron.com
Program Goals & Objectives
9353 Mary St. Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 4G9
The CSCLs Supported Employment Program will provide individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to perform real work in regular job settings for real wages. This will be achieved by providing all facets of pre-employment training including job search strategies, interview skills, resume preparation and life skills as they relate to the work place. Support staff will assist individuals to decide upon employment goals, will develop and implement marketing plans, provide onsite job coaching, follow-up and monitoring. Supported employment will enhance the quality of lives of individuals by promoting independence, productivity and self esteem.
Phone: 604-393-3209 Fax: 604-792-7962 Email: [email protected] Providing Employment Options for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities The Supported Employment Program is a service offered through the Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL). CSCL is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities.
April 16 & 17 Book Sale Chilliwack Library April 25 MS Walk 2010 Townsend Park. Call Kevin Clark for more info 604-607-1475
Diverse Employers
Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre Gary Kilgour Accounting Office
Ask Neil
Are you having trouble finding a job? Or are you finding it hard to keep your job? Do you have questions but you dont know who to ask? NO FEAR..ASK NEIL IS HERE! Neil has been working for 21 years which is a lot of experience working! He worked at McDonalds for 18 years and then he thought he would like to retire. So he did but being away from work for a year made him miss it so he decided that he wanted to reenter the work force and was accepted into CSCL Supported Employment Services. It didnt take long before
Neil is waiting for your questions! he was back into the swing of things! Neil says, I now work at FV Physiotherapy, Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre and I also volunteer at Heritage Village I have worked at all three places for three years now. I love everything I do and like being around happy people! I am excited to have this opportunity to help you with any comments or questions you have so please send them to me via email at [email protected]
Champion Employers Needed
Call 604-393-3209
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CSCL Supported Employment Program

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory A New Champion Employer

Ron owner of Decades (left) Justin employee (right)

Carol from The City of Chilliwack.

Chilliwack Supported Employment January 2010 Survey Results

Diversity in the Workforce

BC Employnet proudly presents:

The Employer Recognition Window Sticker Initiative

CSCL Supported Employment

Whats happening in Chilliwack

Program Goals & Objectives

9353 Mary St. Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 4G9

Champion Employers Needed

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