Building Capacity to Support Individuals Seeking Compe88ve Integrated Employment Part IV Online Event: April 15, 2016 Goal: Reinforcing key elements for supports coordinators (SCs) in employment services planning Today s Presenters Steve Suroviec, PA Dept. of Human Services Jennifer Fraker, ODP Dan Sausman, Dauphin County Mark Evans, Cumberland/Perry MH-IDD Karen Wolf, Dauphin County Kelly Jurina, Dauphin County Hosts, SELN support: Suzzanne Freeze, ICI UMass Boston Jeanine Zlockie, NASDDDS 2 Today s Goals Reiterate the big picture Learn from others See the cri]cal role you play 3 1
Steve Suroviec Special Advisor to the Secretary PA Department of Human Services Office of the Secretary PA s employment priority New Execu]ve Order ODP employment plan Secretary expecta]ons Data reviews 5 ODP Employment Principles Ø All working age people with disabili]es can and should work. Ø Compe]]ve employment in the general workforce is the first and preferred post educa]on outcome. Ø Paid work is an essen]al part of having control over the life you want. 6 2
ODP Employment Principles Ø Everyone deserves to establish career goals and aspira]ons, earn a living wage and be valued for their contribu]ons. Ø Employment leads to new competencies, and open doors to new rela]onships and social opportuni]es. Ø Achieving employment and community inclusive outcomes are cornerstones of ODP policies, principles and prac]ces. 7 Jennifer Fraker Division Director of Supports Coordina]on and Program Services ODP Supports Coordina]on Supports coordina]on is one of many key ac]vi]es to build success for integrated employment across the Commonwealth The Guidance for Conversa]ons was developed from feedback about confusion in the current service planning process and the need to help build new competencies and confidence in the SC role 9 3
Guidance for Conversa]on Summarize recent changes: What is not longer in use How conversa]on starters are to be used to ensure con]nued conversa]ons about employment are occurring Not mandatory, as long as conversa]ons are occurring SCO mee]ngs to learn what can be used statewide from those with increased employment outcomes SCO performance measures and employment 10 Dan Sausman Developmental Service Director CMU - Dauphin County The Star]ng Point Local Employment First collabora]on is established in 2011: Dauphin, Cumberland & Perry Coun]es Common Message - Core Values & Principles AE Leadership Collabora]on Educa]on Promo]ng Best Prac]ce / Raising The Bar System Change 4
The Star]ng Point Employment First set the stage for what has evolved & what is con]nuing to evolve. Mark Evans SCO Director Cumberland/Perry MH-IDD Moving Forward You are not Alone! Collabora]on is key Building rela]onships Be accountable 5
Transi]oning Transi]on Conferences and Events Post Secondary Op]ons Learning about resources available SCO Leadership Encouraging a culture employment Champion Employment Integrate Employment conversa]on into rou]ne ac]vi]es Staff mee]ngs Training Employment Providers as guest speakers Round Robin: Success Stories / Challenges / Strategies & Resources (Conversa]on Starters) Individual supervision SCO Leadership Build Rela]onships with Employment Providers. Developed common SC referral process for employment services. SME Go To at the SCO 6
Karen Wolf Supports Coordina]on Supervisor Kelly Jurina Supports Coordinator CMU - Dauphin County Making It Happen! Supports Coordinators & SC Supervisors Mentoring Staff Mo]va]on Problem Solving Resources Staff Mee]ngs Sharing Stories Dauphin County Employment videos hjps://vimeo.com/158351286/1b601c4d37 - Trailer hjps://vimeo.com/158373496/8261b88483 - Full Film OVR Transi]on Council Employment First Transi]on Fairs Collabora]on 7
Dauphin County Project SEARCH A collabora]on between Dauphin County Government, The Office of Voca]onal Rehabilita]on, Goodwill Keystone Area and the Na]onal Project Search Program Penn State Hershey Project SEARCH A collabora]on between Penn State Hershey, The Office of Voca]onal Rehabilita]on, Capital Area Intermediate Unit, and the Na]onal Project Search Program. Business Partnerships Making a difference in the bojom line! Final Thoughts Mark Evans and Dan Sausman 8
SELN April 15, 2016 4/14/16 Geong It Done Takes a Team Effort! 27 9
Next Steps June 3, 2016 event 10am (2 hours) Discussion of recent ODP OVR joint bulle]n, how the informa]on can be used to streamline referrals and access to services across both systems, upcoming meet and greets Place to get more info? 28 29 10