Program Registration-
Open January 8th
Bloom Skills Centre is a non-profit organization focused on education and skills development. We provide unique programming for young adults aged 18-30, with intellectual and developmental exceptionalities, who wish to work towards greater independence and future employment. While there is a social component, there is an expectation that participants are actively engaged in the development of their skills. Although all measurables are based on the individual, participants are accepted into our programming based on their willingness to learn. We believe that skills can be taught, but only if the willingness is there to do so.
We will employ an array of inclusive strategies and approaches to support all participants’ needs so that they can progress to the best of their ability.
Our programming consists of two streams; our life skills stream for greater independence and our employment stream, working towards job placement. At entry, every participant begins in the life skills stream, to develop a strong foundation and for our organization to assess how we can best support their learning journey. Everyone also experiences learning in both of our programs; the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Gardening Program and the CommUnity Café Food Service Program. This helps solidify the understanding of the Seed to Table approach of our programs.
Criteria for Bloom Skills Centre Candidates
If you or your loved one is interested in joining our programming, please review our participant criteria below. After reviewing the criteria, if you would like to continue to our registration process, contact us at the link below.
Personal Care Skills
-I can navigate the washroom with complete independence.
-I have good hygiene and commit to keeping my nails trimmed and clean and thoroughly bathing and grooming myself on a regular basis.
-I will ensure that I am diligent about avoiding any undesirable habits including nail biting, nose picking, and inappropriate self-touching.
Self-Help Skills
-I am able to self-regulate with independence and have a number of self-regulation strategies that I can use when I feel frustrated, sad, anxious or angry.
-I commit to asking for help and support when I feel that I need guidance and am facing a challenging situation.
-I have not demonstrated any self-injurious behaviour in the past two years.
-I have not demonstrated any behaviour that is injurious, violent, or inappropriate to others in the past two years.
-I am able to meet the physical requirements of the program which includes but is not limited to standing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 30lbs comfortably. I understand that this is a requirement for the occupational skills that I am developing.
Social Skills
-I am keen to connect with other people in an appropriate fashion and commit to continuing to build on my relationship cultivation and management skills.
-I accept others for who they are.
-I commit to doing my best to be responsive and amenable if plans change.
Collaboration Skills
-I recognize that I am a part of a team at Bloom Skills Centre and will strive to have consistent attendance in order to fulfill my commitment.
-I will work positively and supportively with others.
Medical Needs/Illness
-I do not have a medical condition that requires support from a trusted adult.
-If I do have a medical condition, I am able to confidently and capably navigate my needs with independence.
-I will comply with Bloom Skills Centre policy on illness.