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Hinton Adult
Learning Society
O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan
2019-2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ........................................ 3
Mission, Vision and Values ............................. 4
Strategic Direction ........................................... 5
Homelessness ................................................. 7
Community Adult Learning Program ............... 9
Employment .................................................. 11
Social services .............................................. 13
General services ........................................... 16
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Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hinton Adult Learning Society has been in operation since 1984. The Hinton Adult
Learning Society (HALS) is a registered charity administered by a volunteer board and currently
eight paid team members.
Beginning in 1984, HALS original name was Hinton Further Education. Between 1987
and 2006, Hinton Further Education and the Hinton Adult Literacy Centre were housed in the
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre, Ecole Mountainview School, and the Yellowhead Region
Education Consortium (YREC) on Pembina Avenue. In 2006, through efforts of the Board and
a collaborative fundraising effort with the Town of Hinton, a permanent home adjacent to the
Hinton Municipal Library was finally established. In 2015, after growing too large for that space,
HALS moved to 110E Brewster Drive. In 1994, the name of Hinton Further Education was
changed to the Hinton Community Adult Learning Council (HCALC). In 2009, the Hinton
Community Adult Learning Council formed the Hinton Adult Learning Society (HALS) under the
Alberta Societies Act. In 2012, HALS became a Registered Charity. In 2015, the operating name
of Hinton Employment and Learning Place (HELP) was implemented. The branding of the new
name has been very successful, and we are appropriately known as HELP throughout the
community and region.
Hinton Adult Learning Society is a very well respected community organization. HALS is
known for their identification and undertaking of service gaps in the community. HALS has a
strong, dedicated team, who advocates for clients in order for them to receive the best services
possible. HALS has a diverse, distinct, educated and caring board who strives to ensure the
organization is operating at its best.
Progressive thinking, willingness to take risks and embracing new opportunities has
helped Hinton Adult Learning Society grow and expand significantly in the past five years. With
a new and revised strategic direction, HALS is confident we will meet the expectations of our
mission, vision and values.
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place Strategic Plan 2019-2022 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES Vision Hinton Adult Learning Society leads and inspires our community to be safe, accepting and inclusive. Mission Hinton Adult Learning Society empowers and advocates for community members to learn and grow in a supportive environment. We acknowledge and reduce barriers to create an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, safe and involved. Values The following values reflect Hinton Adult Learning Society’s core ideology: Quality Pro-active Inclusive Caring Dignity Self-Care Integrity Fair Non-judgmental Holistic Respect Diversity Dedication Passion Life-long learning Responsible Responsiveness Accountability Team Work Evolving Initiative Courageous Professional Adaptable Client-Centered Value humans equally Empowerment
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place Strategic Plan 2019-2022 STRATEGIC DIRECTION Hinton Adult Learning Society has determined five areas to focus efforts in the next three years. These include: • Homelessness: In 2016, after discussion with many of our employment clients, it was determined that more than half of our clients were homeless, provisionally housed, or at risk of becoming homeless. They discussed different resources that would help make their lives easier. From these discussions, and a community consultation, Freddy’s Homeless Resource Room was developed. Freddy’s is funded by donations, grants, and other revenue. Freddy’s includes: Accessible Washroom and Shower, Washing Machine and Dryer, Kitchenette (microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle). We provide food and beverages for clients while using the resource room. Freddy’s has a computer with access to the internet, telephone, television and comfortable couches and chairs. Our goal is to build a trusting relationship with this vulnerable group, so we can help them first with their basic needs (food, clothing, shelter), followed by helping with their other needs, including social services and health care. Eventually, our goal is to help get these citizens into permanent housing. We also have a generic mailbox set up, for people to use, which is already in use by a number of people. We always have food available for them to take home as well, plus toiletries, some clothing and underwear. HALS has recently developed a full time Homelessness Coordinator position, to help our clients with all of their needs, as well as to ensure sustainable funding for the program. • Community Adult Learning Program (CALP): Hinton Adult Learning Society has been facilitating CALP since 1984. This is our 35th year successfully running the program. Although it has gone through many changes, the vision of CALP has remained the same; “Changing lives through adult foundational learning in connected communities”. HALS strives to provide non-credit foundational learning opportunities for adults in Hinton and area. CALP is funded by Alberta Advanced Education. Courses, learning activities, and information sessions are in the following categories and offered through classes, or small groups, or one on one tutoring: Adult Literacy, Family Literacy, Community Capacity Building, Numeracy, English Language Learning, Basic Computer Skills, and Foundational Life Skills. We also offer Learner Support Services such as: access to a safe and welcoming learning environment, access to and assistance with basic technology, Information about post- secondary learning, access to and assistance with learning opportunities offered by a partner organization, mentorship to adult learners, job search and/or resume support, assistance with forms, assistance and referrals to newcomers, referrals to community supports and services.
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place Strategic Plan 2019-2022 • Employment: In 2015, HALS was successful in securing the employment services contract through Alberta Community and Social Services. We provided assistance to job seekers in all areas of their job search. This contract was complete in 2018, and we were unsuccessful with renewing it. However, we did receive the contract in Edson in November, 2018. We also hold the Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities and Multiple Barriers in Hinton. We provide workshops on employability including: resume writing, interview skills, cover letter development, job search, online applications, basic computer skills, essential skills training, assertiveness, anger control, workplace stress, etc. We also hold a weekly job seekers club, which is open to the public. All clients are referred thorough Alberta Supports, and our delivery of the programs are in the Alberta Supports offices in Edson and Hinton. We have also provided employment related workshops to different businesses throughout Hinton, GPRC and the Friendship Centre. Other employment contracts we have facilitated include Workplace Training and Transition to Employment Services. • Social Services: Because of the many vulnerable people who walk through our door, HALS has evolved into the world of social services. We are able to fill many service gaps in the community. We provide advocacy for our clients, referrals to community organizations, computer access, PDD support, emotional support, mentorship, and general support services. We also developed our community kitchen, Beverley’s, because of the need to ensure our clients and community members were not hungry. Having services under one roof makes our clients feel safe, comfortable and more likely to stay and have their needs met. • General Services: Hinton Adult Learning Society is a progressive organization, and is always looking for different ways to help make our community a better place. We have added many services to our organization including: Gladue Reports, Commissioner of Oaths, Poverty Simulation, Share Shop, Referrals and Advocacy. As we see a need in our community, or we feel a service will be a good fit, we will look at how we can bring it into our organization.
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place Strategic Plan 2019-2022 HOMELESSNESS Priority One: Homelessness Coordinator Position Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success Secure Funding Staff July, 2020 Position is sustainable Job Description Executive Director April, 2019 Clear job description for Developed Coordinator Priority Two: Addictions and Primary Health Intakes Completed at Freddy’s Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success Build relationships Staff December, Key people are on board with Doctors and 2019 Addiction Counsellors, and key AHS Staff Secure Funding Staff December, Funding in place for care (supplies, staff) 2019 Partner with Health Staff December, Organizations are care organizations to 2019 committed to providing provide services services for our clients. (dentist, optometrist, pharmacies, etc.) Develop Policies and Executive Director December, Clear Policies and Procedures and Board 2019 Procedures are in place. April 18, 2019 7
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Priority Three: Open More Hours
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Secure Funding Staff July, 2020 Funding available to stay
open more hours
Find Staff/Volunteers Staff September, Staff and volunteers in place
2020
Develop policies and Executive Director September, Clear policies and
procedures and Board 2020 procedures are in place
New ideas which may be implemented in this strategic period may include:
Life Skills Program for Homelessness
Homeless Nutritious Meals Program – possibly partnered with seniors and students – similar to
meals on wheels
Mat Program
Beyond this planning period:
Homelessness Shelter
April 18, 2019 8Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM
Priority One: Grief Recovery Method Program
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Marketing Plan Staff – Mandy, Sept. 2019 Marketing Plan is Developed
Candace, Deena and Implemented
Build Partnerships Staff – Mandy, Sept. 2019 Partners have a clear
Candace, Deena understanding of the Grief
Recovery Method Program,
and community embraces
the program
Market program to Staff – Mandy, July, 2020 West Central Alberta region
West Central Alberta Candace, Deena is aware of and receives
Region Grief Recovery Training
Priority Two: Cultural Training
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Develop a multi- Staff By Sept. 2021 Program is Developed
cultural training
program
Marketing Plan Staff December Marketing Plan is Developed
2021
Deliver Program Staff Jan – July Community is trained in
2022 multiculturalism
Annual Cultural Staff, Board and Sept. 2021 A successful event is
Event Volunteers and ongoing completed
April 18, 2019 9Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Priority Three: Employer Supports for Sale
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Develop Workshops Staff Sept. 2019 Workshops are ready to
Market Workshops Staff December Community is aware of the
2019 workshops we can facilitate
Facilitate Workshops Staff Jan 2020 and Workshops are purchased
ongoing by businesses and
organizations
New ideas which may be implemented in this strategic period may include:
Herbs, Plants, Natural Health with Elders – wisdom being lost, social connection
Cooking and Baking – seniors share with youth – wisdom being lost, social connection
Parent Education Increase
Music Therapy
Budgeting Workshops / Financial Planning
Food Preparation Courses utilizing Community Kitchen
Seniors Learning
Drivers Training – Class 5 – AMA
Outdoor Learning – painting classes held outside
Holistic Learning
Senior/Youth Reading Program
Online GED Prep and Workplace Essential Skills Program for Stephanie to develop
Beyond this planning period:
CELPIP/IELTS Testing
April 18, 2019 10Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
EMPLOYMENT
Priority One: Youth Employment Program
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Secure Funding Executive Director Start June, Funding is secure
2019
Secure Staff Executive Director Sept. 2020 Staff is hired
Partner with other Staff and Board Sept. 2020 Community partnerships are
agencies developed and MOU’s are
developed
Implement Program Staff Sept. 2020 Youth are taking part in the
Program
Priority Two: Transition to Employment Services
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Apply for RFP Executive Director May 10, 2019 Application is submitted on
time
Secure Staff Executive Director July, 2019 Staff is hired
Market TES Staff and Board July, 2019 Community is aware of the
program and want to take
part
Implement Program Staff July, 2019 and Clients are successfully
ongoing taking part in program and
through 2022 are employed
Program is successful
according to guidelines set
in RFP
April 18, 2019 11Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Priority Three: Employment Services Hinton
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Apply for RFP Executive Director August, 2020 Application is submitted on
or 2021 time
Secure Staff Executive Director Sept, 2020 or Staff is hired
2021
Market Program Staff and Board Sept, 2020 or Community is aware of the
2021 program and want to take
part
Implement Program Staff Oct, 2020 or Clients are successfully
2021 and taking part in program and
ongoing are employed
through 2023 Program is successful
or 2024 according to guidelines set
in RFP
New ideas which may be implemented in this strategic period may include:
Apply for other RFP’s as they become available
Customer Service Courses – maybe Integrated Training, or businesses pay to improve their
workplaces - develop Alberta Best type training
Workplace Essential Skills Program
Open more hours
April 18, 2019 12Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
SOCIAL SERVICES
Priority One: Wrap-Around Services with Community Organizations
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Develop Partnership Staff Start June, Community partnerships
Network 2019 and network in place and MOU’s
ongoing are developed
Rural Doctor Staff August, 2019 Doctors are part of program
Program
Identify Gaps Staff and Board Ongoing Community service gaps are
identified and tackled
Implement Program Staff and Partners Sept. 2019 Clients are provided with
community wrap around
services
Community Report Deena Sept. 2019, Community is aware of what
on HELP successes 20,21 and 22 HELP does and what our
successes look like
April 18, 2019 13Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Priority Two: Helping Those Affected by Tragedy (formerly held by VS)
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Ensure Victim’s Deena May, 2019 Information is confirmed
Services is no longer
offering this service
Secure Funding Staff July, 2020 Funding is secured
Find Staff/Volunteers Staff September, Staff and volunteers in place
2020
Develop policies and ED and Board September, Clear policies and
procedures 2020 procedures are in place
Develop ED and Board September, Community Partners are in
Partnerships 2020 place and MOU’s are
completed
Implement Services Staff September, Services are available to the
2020 community
Priority Three: Community Meal Program
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Secure Funding Staff January, 2021 Funding is secured
Find Staff/Volunteers Staff January, 2021 Staff and volunteers in place
Develop Policies and ED and Board January, 2021 Policies and Procedures are
Procedures in place
Market Services to Staff January, 2021 Community advises us of
Community those who require services.
Implement Program Staff March, 2021 Program is running, those in
need are being fed.
April 18, 2019 14Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place Strategic Plan 2019-2022 New ideas which may be implemented in this strategic period may include: Full time Child Care Parent Support, Empowerment and Advocacy Seniors Supports Stereotype Busting – Connect – Same – Different Help with Youth and Justice Partner with Options HIV for LGBTQ2 Youth Supports Volunteer Development Opportunities Community Hub PDD/ISL Supports Youth Life Skills Wrap-Around Supports for New to Canada People Open more Hours Beyond this planning period: FASD Network Contract April 18, 2019 15
Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
GENERAL SERVICES
Priority One: Community Needs Assessment
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Contact CLN for Deena April, 2019 CLN is contacted and willing
Collaboration to partner
Plan the Event Staff Summer, 2019 Event is ready to go
Execute the Event Staff and Board September, Event is a success in the
2019 community
Compile Results Deena Oct. 2019 Results are ready
Share Results Deena Nov. 2019 Results of needs
assessment are shared with
the community and region
Priority Two: Community Kitchen Rentals
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Develop Prices for Staff Sept. 2019 Prices are determined
Rental
Develop Policies and Staff Oct. 2019 Policies and Procedures are
Procedures in Place
Market the Kitchen Staff and Board Oct. 2019 Community is aware of the
to the Community ability to rent our kitchen
Rent the Kitchen as Staff Nov. 2019 Revenue is received for
required rental of the kitchen
April 18, 2019 16Hinton Adult Learning Society O/A Hinton Employment & Learning Place
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Priority Three: Invigilating Services
Actions Who Does It? Timeline Measurement of Success
Contact Deena January, 2021 Information is discovered to
organizations in the see if this is even feasible
region to provide for HALS
information
Develop Policies and Staff and Board January, 2021 Policies and Procedures are
Procedures in place
Ensure all Staff February, Invigilating services are
equipment, materials 2021 arranged and ready
and technology is in
place
Implement Services Staff March, 2021 Invigilating services are
operating
Revenue is received for
services
This Strategic Plan is a working document. It will be reported on at each Board meeting
throughout the strategic period. The time periods are estimated, and will be modified as
required. Hinton Adult Learning Society understands that changes within the organization
may happen, and the plan will be reviewed, revised and adjusted as we progress, in order to
meet the growing and changing needs of our community.
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