2. Work Matters – Making It Work For Everyone! Work Matters – Making It Work For Everyone! Renee Borders rborders@austinisd.org Austin ISD Renee Borders rborders@austinisd.org Austin ISD February 21, 2013

3. US History Supported Employment Had Origins In The Early 1980’s Federal Regulation SE contains three elements: 1.Competitive Work- Work that is performed on a full or part-time basis and for which an individual is compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act 2.Occurs in an integrated work setting 3.On going support services are provided Supported Employment Had Origins In The Early 1980’s Federal Regulation SE contains three elements: 1.Competitive Work- Work that is performed on a full or part-time basis and for which an individual is compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act 2.Occurs in an integrated work setting 3.On going support services are provided

4. Supported Employment Began in AISD

5. Referral Guidelines Priority will be given to students who have participated in community based vocational instruction. Priority will be given to graduating seniors 18-21. The disability is so significant that extensive long term support and/or modifications are needed.

6. The number one indicator of whether a student with a disability will be employed after high school is whether or not the student was employed prior to graduation.

7. Employment Statistics 2006-2007 – 26/31 – 84% Follow-up Jan. 2008 15/26 – 58% 2007 – 2008 – 19/28 – 68% Follow-up Jan. 2009 13/19 – 68% 2008 – 2009 – 24/34 – 71% Follow-up Jan. 2010 20/24 – 84%

8. Employment Statistics 2009 – 2010 – 30/38 – 79% 2010 – 2011 – 36/56 – 64% 2011 – 2012 – 31/43 – 72%

9. Employment with Support & Modifications An Employment Agreement Between An Individual & Employer

10. Supported Employment Is A Process … Is A Process … Not Just Getting A Job

13. Parent Perspective

14. Youth Benefits Increased Self-Esteem Increased Self-Esteem Development of Relationships With Other People Development of Relationships With Other People Exercise of Choice Exercise of Choice Development of New Skills Development of New Skills Participation in the Community Participation in the Community Improved Quality of Life Improved Quality of Life Wages for Self-Sufficiency Wages for Self-Sufficiency Increased Self-Esteem Increased Self-Esteem Development of Relationships With Other People Development of Relationships With Other People Exercise of Choice Exercise of Choice Development of New Skills Development of New Skills Participation in the Community Participation in the Community Improved Quality of Life Improved Quality of Life Wages for Self-Sufficiency Wages for Self-Sufficiency

15. Employer Benefits Introduction to Highly Motivated ApplicantsIntroduction to Highly Motivated Applicants Reduced Recruitment Time and ExpenseReduced Recruitment Time and Expense Assistance Accommodating Employee Needs to Increase ProductivityAssistance Accommodating Employee Needs to Increase Productivity Reduced Turnover RatesReduced Turnover Rates Available Support to Enhance Employer SatisfactionAvailable Support to Enhance Employer Satisfaction Competent, Eager WorkersCompetent, Eager Workers Introduction to Highly Motivated ApplicantsIntroduction to Highly Motivated Applicants Reduced Recruitment Time and ExpenseReduced Recruitment Time and Expense Assistance Accommodating Employee Needs to Increase ProductivityAssistance Accommodating Employee Needs to Increase Productivity Reduced Turnover RatesReduced Turnover Rates Available Support to Enhance Employer SatisfactionAvailable Support to Enhance Employer Satisfaction Competent, Eager WorkersCompetent, Eager Workers

16. Employment Consultants “What I have learned.” Be careful what you say – what promises you make! Transportation is important! Check in with employer weekly. With businesses – expect the unexpected! Job match is critical! Make sure you keep your word! Take the necessary steps to build a trusting rapport!

17. Employment Consultants Giving that little extra can make a huge difference in a situation. You only get one chance to make a good first impression with an employer. Nothing is possible without open, and excellent communication between all parties involved.(Parents, Teachers, Student, Employer and Employment Consultant.) Never underestimate your students!

18. Employment Consultants Employer relationships. Communication should be between the employer and employee – as much as possible. Have the students involved in job development!