Transcript Rehabilitation Administrator Training
WHAT IS PROMISE
Joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Labor
WHO IS SERVED
Model demonstration project that serves
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14-16 year old SSI recipients and their families Significant Disability Limited Resources Limited Income
CaPROMISE ENROLLMENT
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At least 3,078 child SSI recipients and their families Randomly assigned
• • ½ Participant Group ½ Control Group
CHALLENGES addressed by CaPROMISE
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Low expectations about working and self sufficiency Lack of access to effective employment services Gaps in school-based services Concerns about health and social services Lack of knowledge of work incentives and how “paid work” affects benefits
PARTNERS FOR CaPROMISE
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California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – lead California Department of Education (CDE) California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) California Department of Healthcare Services (DHS) California Department of Social Services (DSS) California Employment Development Department (EDD) Local Education Agencies (LEA) and TransAccess San Diego State University’s Interwork Institute
LEA PARTNERS
Oakland USD
Vallejo City USD
Solano COE West Contra Costa USD Desert Mountain SELPA
Riverside COE
San Bernardino City USD West End SELPA Los Angeles USD Centinela Valley UHSD Compton USD Long Beach USD Elk Grove USD
Whittier UHSD Irvine USD
San Diego USD Lodi USD East Side UHSD
Consortium
o Santa Clara USD o Milpitas USD o Santa Clara COE o TransAccess
PURPOSE OF THE REGIONAL MANAGERS
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Promote Fidelity of Implementation Provide Technical Assistance & Guidance Coordinate Regional Trainings Develop Regional Trainings Assist in Regional-level Recruitment Efforts Meet Regularly with State-wide Directors
REGIONAL MANAGER ROLE
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Encourage Assist Brainstorm Pester Cheerlead Consistency
SERVICES and SUPPORTS with PARTICIPANTS
Case management
Coordinated services
Transition planning
Financial / Benefits planning
Career and Work-based learning experiences
Parent training and information
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
Youth Development Activities
Extended and experiential learning Opportunities
Activities to engage employers
Health, Behavioral Management and Wellness Services
Independent Living Activities
Training in the Use of Technology and Assistive Technology Services and Devices
TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO EXPLORE…& CONSIDER UTILIZING:
QR Codes Video Resumes linked to QR Codes, linked to You tube Social Media (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Brainshark and Flipboard) Technology in the Workplace (TiW) Apps Business Cards with QR Codes
Work Related Apps : calendaring, alarms, fitness, transportation, social skills, interviewing skills, etc.
TOUCH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
VIDCOACH PARTNERS: TIWAHE TECHNOLOGY, CAREER LINK, WALGREENS, TRADER JOES, CHILIES, LUCILLE'S, HYATT, ATRIA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OC Watch Model – Answer quizzes Practice – Respond to prompts Watch Self – Save recordings – Rate performance
WELLCONNECT: SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOR EMERGING YOUNG ADULTS
USING SMARTPHONES TO IMPROVE SELF-CARE: INITIAL PROTOTYPE Appointment reminders Medication log and reminders Mood self-monitoring Depression survey Motivational messages Points for using app
MOODS
FOR THE FUTURE
Partnership with the CaPROMISE Track job relevant placement & retention data Expand TiW programming to participants with a variety of disabilities Continue to design apps to support workplace success
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SDSU’S INTERWORK INSTITUTE
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Implement the CaPROMISE research and evaluation and insure linkages to the National Evaluator and other PROMISE grantees Create and manage the web-based case management system for all participants Coordinate and provide staff training and family resource services
• • • • Financial/Benefits Planning Research Ethics and Data Gathering Training for staff Linkages and support with family resource centers
Provide technical assistance with individual LEAs
CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS
Formative (development of baseline information):
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research driven interventions
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innovative service delivery approaches interagency commitments
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staff development and technical assistance
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outreach and recruitment
CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS
(CONT.) Progress (increases and improvements):
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working relationships with State partners Outreach and recruitment efforts innovative approaches for students/families Improved school attendance Increased work experiences, family support and services and provision of services with local partners
CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS
(CONT.) Outcomes (increases):
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educational attainment Academic credentials improved employment increased gross income reduced public benefits including short and long term SSI
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE BRIDGES PROJECT: THE POWER OF A COORDINATED AND PERSON CENTERED APPROACH FOR PROVIDING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES LEADING TO SELF SUFFICIENCY INVOLVING THE YOUTH, FAMILY, TRAINING, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORTS Braided Funds and Services Transition Services & Planning Customized Employment Universal Design for the Workforce Development System Collaboration and Partnerships
CA Bridges to Youth Self-Sufficiency Employment Data 2003-2008 Total Participants = 416 Employment Across All Participants N=214
Paid Work 51% Average Hours Worked/Week 20.7 hrs Average Hourly Wage Subsidized Wages $8.22
18% Range of hourly wages Range of hours/wk $1.23-$25 2- 50 hours Employment Out of School Participants N=139
Paid Work 62% Average Hours Worked/Week 23 hrs Average Hourly Wage Subsidized Wages $8.29
13% Range of Hourly Wages Range of hours/wk $ 1.23- $17.72
3-40 hours Allen, Shea & Associates
Questions ?
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sylvia Hoggatt - PROMISE Project Manager, Department of Rehabilitation [email protected]
Mari Guillermo – PROMISE Project Coordinator, SDSU-II [email protected]
Richard Rosenberg – PROMISE Regional Manager, Whittier Union High School District [email protected]
Linda O’Neal – PROMISE Regional Manager, Irvine Unified School District [email protected]
Lynn Smith – PROMISE Regional Manager, Riverside COE [email protected]
Joyce Montgomery – PROMISE Regional Manager, Vallejo City USD [email protected]