1. Employment First Rule Ohio Dept. of Developmental Disabilities Division of Policy and Strategic Direction Kristen.Helling@dodd.ohio.gov EmploymentFirst@dodd.ohio.gov

3. Ohio Dept. of MHAS DD Council of Ohio Ohio Dept. of DD Ohio Dept. of Education Ohio Dept. of Medicaid Opp. for Ohioans with Disabilities Ohio Dept. of JFS Employment First Executive Order March 2012 Advisory Committee and Taskforce Creation Employment First Executive Order March 2012 Advisory Committee and Taskforce Creation

4. 5123.022 of the Ohio Revised Code “It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities be directed at community employment. Every individual with a developmental disability is presumed capable of community employment. Employment First http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5123.022

5. “. …all people with developmental disabilities are presumed capable of community employment.” Employment First https://doddportal.dodd.ohio.gov/rules/ineffect/Documents/5123-2-2-05%20Effective%202014-04-01.pdf

6. Employment First Administrative Rule Language Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment.

9. Employment First Administrative Rule Language Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment.

10. How does it work? Person Centered Planning Employment Goal Place on the Path to Employment

11. Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment. Employment First Administrative Rule Language

12. Path to Employment http://www.ohioemploymentfirst.org/view.php?nav_id=63 Developed in partnership with self-advocacy groups, this publication explains the Employment First Rule for all audiences, and can be a useful tool in the person-centered planning process. Order at ohioemploymentfirst.org (detail)

13. Path to Employment I have a job but would like a better one or to move up. 1 Individualized employment services may include: Follow-along Job coaching Natural support facilitation Skill development Education and training Job development and placement for career advancement Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support

14. Path to Employment Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation Individualized employment services may include: Career Exploration Community-based assessment Skill development Job development Job coaching Retention Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support I want a job! I need help to find one. 2

15. Path to Employment I’m not sure about work. I need help to learn more. 3 Awareness of employment support services Meetings with peers who are employed Family meetings Interviewing formal and informal support network Learning from authentic experiences Exploring the multiple benefits of employment Addressing individual concerns Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation, if appropriate Career Planning, Career Profile Development, Benefits Counseling and Support

16. Path to Employment Awareness of employment support services Meetings with peers who are employed Family meetings Interviewing formal and informal support network Learning from authentic experiences Exploring the multiple benefits of employment Addressing individual concerns Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support I don’t want to work, but I may not know enough about it. 4

17. Changing Expectations Young people with developmental disabilities will learn about employment options and planning during their school years.

18. Changing Expectations A new expectation that community employment, i.e, competitive employment that takes place in an integrated setting, is the preferred outcome for working-age adults with developmental disabilities.

19. -Ohioemploymentfirst.org -jobguide.ohioemploymenfirst.org -oh.db101.org Available Resources

20. Susie’s Story - 30 year old woman who had some previous community work experience - Worked in a sheltered workshop for 9 years - Got customized employment rolling silverware to reflect her strengths - Able to work above minimum wage for 12-15 hours a week - Enjoys it because she feels needed and a part of the work environment

21. Jill’s Story - Worked in a facility based or enclave setting since exiting school - Was able to volunteer with an animal rescue facility -Was hired as a dog walker - Works one hour a week for above minimum wage - Working makes her happy and she feels like she is needed by the dogs

22. -25 year old man -Thought to never be able to maintain employment -Referred to OOD counselor -Through Discovery found that he had a great interest in cars -Was able to find employment detailing taxes and is highly interest in the job -Earning minimum wage -Receives ongoing supports -Has become a part of the work culture -Has a position that is highly visible in the community Johnny’s Story

23. Questions? Kristen.Helling@dodd.ohio.gov employmentfirst@dodd.ohio.gov Tom Hess Office of Policy and Strategic Direction Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 614-466-7480 thomas.hess@dodd.ohio.gov Courtney Mullin Office of Policy and Strategic Direction Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 614-728-5811 courtney.Frantz@dodd.ohio.gov