1. Destination: Employment
Dr. Teresa Grossi, Ph.D., Director of Strategic Developments
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Indiana University
June 26, 2017

2. Objectives for the Session
ASK 2017
Objectives for the Session
To shared ideas and resources used for employment goals and outcomes
To identify factors that can be used to support employment as a goal and outcome 2

3. Employment Vocabulary Words
ASK 2017
Employment Vocabulary Words
Employment First
Discovery process
Self-determination
Soft skills
Policy Impact on employment– Order of Selection (VR), Pre-employment transition services and Section 511 (VR); HB1102 (community based services and supports)
Outside agencies – Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Work Ones, Community employment providers (both Community Rehabilitation Providers [CRPs] and Mental Health Centers, Medicaid Waivers

4. ASK 2017
Employment First
Employment in the general workforce is the first and preferred outcome in the provision of publicly funded services for all working age citizens with disabilities, regardless of level of disability. (National Association for Supporting Employment First;

5. Where Do We Start? Knowing Employment is the Goal
ASK 2017
Where Do We Start? Knowing Employment is the Goal
Developing a good life that includes safety and security
Identifying “who is this person” – strengths, skills, assets, talents, “interests”, relationships and experiences through the Discovery process
Identifying supports
Identifying services

6. Discovery: Who is This Person?
ASK 2017
Discovery: Who is This Person?
What does the individual offer?
What are the contexts in which this individual is the best of who they are?
There are very intentional participation with the individual in various contexts both familiar and novel
The individual tries a variety of activities
Capturing it in a profile – capturing all the contributions a person can make and the conditions to guide the job development process

7. ASK 2017
What We Don’t Want To Do?
Asking: What do you want to do? – answers are made up or or what is expected to answer
Running a number of “tests, aptitudes, etc.”
Having only 1 or 2 experiences or the same type of experience (e.g., retail)
Not having the proper supports (technology, instruction, support to employer and individual)
Having the experience in a facility-based or segregated setting

8. Resources and Activities
ASK 2017
Transition Matrix (instrc.indiana.edu)
Career Planning Guides – (Under employment)
Indiana Career Explorer -
Learn More Indiana -
Indiana Work Ones -

9. Self-Determination and Soft Skills Development
ASK 2017
Self-Determination and Soft Skills Development
Nash, C., Curry, M., DCDT 2015

10. Self-Determination Skills
ASK 2017
Self-Determination Skills
Choice making
Decision making
Problem-solving
Self-awareness
Goal Setting and attainment
Self-regulation
Self-advocacy
Or IPE, ISP, IWP, IP

11. Resources I’m Determined: http://www.imdetermined.org/ Youthhood.org
ASK 2017
Resources
I’m Determined:  
Youthhood.org
Zarrow Center -

12. Soft Skills Listening Communication Attitude Team Work
ASK 2017
Soft Skills
Listening
Communication
Attitude
Team Work
"Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success”

13. Financial Literacy and Benefits Planning
ASK 2017
Financial Literacy and Benefits Planning
Benefits Information Network
- Use of Work Incentives
(under employment)

14. ASK 2017
Policy Implications
Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Order of Selection
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014)
Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Section 511

15. ASK 2017

16. THANK YOU! Teresa Grossi, Ph.D., Director of Strategic Developments
June 2017
THANK YOU!
Teresa Grossi, Ph.D.,
Director of Strategic Developments
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Indiana University