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The Path to Employment
The Role of the Career Development Plan – Part One
First
Impressions
Can Limit
Often, the rites of
childhood – running,
riding a bike, reading,
writing, etc. . . .can
be very frustrating to
children with
disabilities. . . .
2
First
Impressions
Can Limit
Pretty soon, you
can begin to
think you’re not
good at
anything . . .so
why even try . . .
3
The Power
of Work
Work is an opportunity to
focus on what you are good at
– what you shine at – instead
of focusing on getting better
at what you struggle at. . . It
can be the window to hope . .
. you discover that there are
things you shine at and that
you have so much to
contribute.
4
The Power
of Work is
to “be a
Part of” not
“Apart
from”
A literature review
found that one of
the benefits of
work was being
accepted.
~ Ellenkamp, 2016
5
Why
Competitive
Integrated
Employment?
Griffin et al. (1996) found
higher levels of self
esteem as well as job
satisfaction for those in
supported employment
than for those in
sheltered employment.
~ Akkerman, 2016
6
Employment
First
Presumes
People:
Can work with the right supports
Want to work
Have Talents and Gifts
7
It’s Always
Okay to
Ask for
Help
By reaching out for insight, you are
providing an invaluable service to the
person . . .
If you are having a tough time imagining
that someone will succeed at work – ask for
help – it shows strength not weakness to
seek the expertise and imagination of
others . . . our lack of imagination must
never be the reason someone does not
succeed.
8
Employment
is:
Learning and tackling new challenges
Structure – A place to be every day with
things to accomplish every day
Feeling like everyone else
Being part of a team
A rich opportunity to find out what you are
good at
9
Employment
is:
The Opportunity to
Make Money
Money gives us more
control over our life
because we have
more options
10
Because
Employment
is Everyone’s
Job
Residential staff have
an immense amount
to contribute
Tap other people’s
expertise and insight
11
Employment
is Everyone’s
Job
Employment success depends upon
everyone who is a paid or natural
support – including people who
support the person at home. It is
critical that everyone understands
their roles in supporting the person
in matters such as:
being to work on time, adhering to
the employer’s dress code,
scheduling recreational activities so
they do not conflict with the person’s
work schedule, etc. In Oregon, an
Employment First state, employment
is everyone’s job.
12
The Path to Employment is:
More challenging if the person:
Is not sure about
employment
Does not think they will
succeed
Has only done work that
he/she did not like and/or
was not good at
Easier when a person knows they want to
work
13
Where to
Start?
“Exposure precedes interest.”
- Tennessee Employment First
Consortium, 2010
Optimally, decisions are made
based on experiences
performing and/or observing
work that they are interested
in because:
14
Where to
Start if the
Person Has
Not
Experienced
Competitive,
Integrated
Employment
A conversation
grounded in
the premise
that the
person can
and does want
to work
15
Tools for the
Conversation
Stories are the best tool
If you need some, click here:
https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/EM
PLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT-
FIRST/SUCCESS-
STORIES/Pages/index.aspx
16
What if the
Person
Does Not
Understand
the Concept
of Work
and/or
Money?
Connect work
and money to
things and/or
experiences
the person
likes.
17
What if the
Person Has
Had a Bad
Experience
Working in
the
Community?
Listen and talk
it through so
you both can
consider what
worked and
what did not
work.
18
When
Supporters are
Concerned
~ Slide is courtesy of
Don Galligan,
Personal Agent,
Eastern Oregon
Support Services
Brokerage
Presume supporters
have good intent.
Remember, if the
supporter can halt
the process, they can
also accelerate it . . .
Starting slowly
toward is better than
not starting at all.
19
In Oregon,
When a
Person
Decides not
to Even
Explore
Community
Employment:
1. They are not eligible for waiver-
funded employment services; and
2. The ISP must show how the
person made an INFORMED
decision.
A person can change their mind
about working at any time
20
Employment
Services:
The purpose of waiver-funded
employment services is help a person
to explore, secure, maintain and/or
advance in Competitive, Integrated
Employment (CIE).
An employment service is not an
end in and of itself
21
CMS
Bulletin,
9/16/11:
Work is a fundamental part
of adult life for people with
and without disabilities. It
provides a sense of purpose,
shaping who we are and how
we fit into our community.
Meaningful work has also
been associated with
positive physical and mental
health benefits and is a part
of building a healthy lifestyle
as a contributing member of
society.
22
An
Outcome
is:
How the
person’s life
will be different
because of the
time they
invested in the
service
23
What is NOT
an
Employment
Outcome?
Statements that focus on
improving tasks done at
the sheltered workshop:
John will improve his
productivity at bagging
nails by 15% in the next six
months on the workshop’s
Smith Hardware contract.
24
Why Work?
. . . Having career adaptability, or
considering oneself able to construct own
future career intentions and to cope with
career transitions and difficult work
situations, may favor also individual with
intellectual disability positive feelings to
face difficulties and to succeed in what it is
important for them (Scioli et al., 2011), thus
stimulating even greater feelings of life
satisfaction.
~ Santilli, 2016
2
5
Why
Work?
Having a regular job offers a range of
benefits for example conveying
status and purpose to an individual‘s
existence, promoting participation
and social interaction with others in
society. It is also an opportunity for
financial autonomy and a social
determinant of health in that it
promotes quality of life, better
health, and a greater sense of control
over one’s life. In addition, work
allows [people] to learn new skills . .
.
Ellenkamp, 2015
26
References
Akkerman, A., Janssen, C. G., Kef, S., & Meininger, H. P.
(2016). Job satisfaction of people with intellectual
disabilities in integrated and sheltered employment: an
exploration of the literature. Journal of Policy and Practice
in Intellectual Disabilities, 13(3), 205-216.
Ellenkamp, J.J.H., Brouwers, E.P.M., Embregts, P.J.C.M. et
al. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2016) 26: 56.
Work environment-related factors in obtaining and
maintaining work in a competitive employment setting for
employees with intellectual disabilities: a systematic
review https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-015-9586-1
Santilli, Sara & Rochat, Shékina & Marcionetti, Jenny &
Rossier, Jérôme. (2016). Career Adaptability, Hope,
Optimism, and Life Satisfaction in Italian and Swiss
Adolescents. Journal of Career Development. 44.
10.1177/0894845316633793.
27
Thank You
Julie Huber
Office of Developmental
Disability Services
State of Oregon
julie.l.huber@state.or.us
28

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Michigan_Path_to_Employment-Part1.pptx

  • 1. The Path to Employment The Role of the Career Development Plan – Part One
  • 2. First Impressions Can Limit Often, the rites of childhood – running, riding a bike, reading, writing, etc. . . .can be very frustrating to children with disabilities. . . . 2
  • 3. First Impressions Can Limit Pretty soon, you can begin to think you’re not good at anything . . .so why even try . . . 3
  • 4. The Power of Work Work is an opportunity to focus on what you are good at – what you shine at – instead of focusing on getting better at what you struggle at. . . It can be the window to hope . . . you discover that there are things you shine at and that you have so much to contribute. 4
  • 5. The Power of Work is to “be a Part of” not “Apart from” A literature review found that one of the benefits of work was being accepted. ~ Ellenkamp, 2016 5
  • 6. Why Competitive Integrated Employment? Griffin et al. (1996) found higher levels of self esteem as well as job satisfaction for those in supported employment than for those in sheltered employment. ~ Akkerman, 2016 6
  • 7. Employment First Presumes People: Can work with the right supports Want to work Have Talents and Gifts 7
  • 8. It’s Always Okay to Ask for Help By reaching out for insight, you are providing an invaluable service to the person . . . If you are having a tough time imagining that someone will succeed at work – ask for help – it shows strength not weakness to seek the expertise and imagination of others . . . our lack of imagination must never be the reason someone does not succeed. 8
  • 9. Employment is: Learning and tackling new challenges Structure – A place to be every day with things to accomplish every day Feeling like everyone else Being part of a team A rich opportunity to find out what you are good at 9
  • 10. Employment is: The Opportunity to Make Money Money gives us more control over our life because we have more options 10
  • 11. Because Employment is Everyone’s Job Residential staff have an immense amount to contribute Tap other people’s expertise and insight 11
  • 12. Employment is Everyone’s Job Employment success depends upon everyone who is a paid or natural support – including people who support the person at home. It is critical that everyone understands their roles in supporting the person in matters such as: being to work on time, adhering to the employer’s dress code, scheduling recreational activities so they do not conflict with the person’s work schedule, etc. In Oregon, an Employment First state, employment is everyone’s job. 12
  • 13. The Path to Employment is: More challenging if the person: Is not sure about employment Does not think they will succeed Has only done work that he/she did not like and/or was not good at Easier when a person knows they want to work 13
  • 14. Where to Start? “Exposure precedes interest.” - Tennessee Employment First Consortium, 2010 Optimally, decisions are made based on experiences performing and/or observing work that they are interested in because: 14
  • 15. Where to Start if the Person Has Not Experienced Competitive, Integrated Employment A conversation grounded in the premise that the person can and does want to work 15
  • 16. Tools for the Conversation Stories are the best tool If you need some, click here: https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/EM PLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT- FIRST/SUCCESS- STORIES/Pages/index.aspx 16
  • 17. What if the Person Does Not Understand the Concept of Work and/or Money? Connect work and money to things and/or experiences the person likes. 17
  • 18. What if the Person Has Had a Bad Experience Working in the Community? Listen and talk it through so you both can consider what worked and what did not work. 18
  • 19. When Supporters are Concerned ~ Slide is courtesy of Don Galligan, Personal Agent, Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage Presume supporters have good intent. Remember, if the supporter can halt the process, they can also accelerate it . . . Starting slowly toward is better than not starting at all. 19
  • 20. In Oregon, When a Person Decides not to Even Explore Community Employment: 1. They are not eligible for waiver- funded employment services; and 2. The ISP must show how the person made an INFORMED decision. A person can change their mind about working at any time 20
  • 21. Employment Services: The purpose of waiver-funded employment services is help a person to explore, secure, maintain and/or advance in Competitive, Integrated Employment (CIE). An employment service is not an end in and of itself 21
  • 22. CMS Bulletin, 9/16/11: Work is a fundamental part of adult life for people with and without disabilities. It provides a sense of purpose, shaping who we are and how we fit into our community. Meaningful work has also been associated with positive physical and mental health benefits and is a part of building a healthy lifestyle as a contributing member of society. 22
  • 23. An Outcome is: How the person’s life will be different because of the time they invested in the service 23
  • 24. What is NOT an Employment Outcome? Statements that focus on improving tasks done at the sheltered workshop: John will improve his productivity at bagging nails by 15% in the next six months on the workshop’s Smith Hardware contract. 24
  • 25. Why Work? . . . Having career adaptability, or considering oneself able to construct own future career intentions and to cope with career transitions and difficult work situations, may favor also individual with intellectual disability positive feelings to face difficulties and to succeed in what it is important for them (Scioli et al., 2011), thus stimulating even greater feelings of life satisfaction. ~ Santilli, 2016 2 5
  • 26. Why Work? Having a regular job offers a range of benefits for example conveying status and purpose to an individual‘s existence, promoting participation and social interaction with others in society. It is also an opportunity for financial autonomy and a social determinant of health in that it promotes quality of life, better health, and a greater sense of control over one’s life. In addition, work allows [people] to learn new skills . . . Ellenkamp, 2015 26
  • 27. References Akkerman, A., Janssen, C. G., Kef, S., & Meininger, H. P. (2016). Job satisfaction of people with intellectual disabilities in integrated and sheltered employment: an exploration of the literature. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 13(3), 205-216. Ellenkamp, J.J.H., Brouwers, E.P.M., Embregts, P.J.C.M. et al. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2016) 26: 56. Work environment-related factors in obtaining and maintaining work in a competitive employment setting for employees with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-015-9586-1 Santilli, Sara & Rochat, Shékina & Marcionetti, Jenny & Rossier, Jérôme. (2016). Career Adaptability, Hope, Optimism, and Life Satisfaction in Italian and Swiss Adolescents. Journal of Career Development. 44. 10.1177/0894845316633793. 27
  • 28. Thank You Julie Huber Office of Developmental Disability Services State of Oregon julie.l.huber@state.or.us 28