START & Project SEARCH Partnership Year 2 Continued Learning… Project Search Overview – State and Site START/GVSU -Building Your Future Supporting Interns - Lessons Learned.
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START & Project SEARCH Partnership Year 2 Continued Learning… Project Search Overview – State and Site START/GVSU -Building Your Future Supporting Interns - Lessons Learned Introductions and Roles Marjorie Mayberry Carolyn VanNoord Intern: Brian Connors Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) December 2013 Youth with ASD 80-95% Unemployment Project SEARCH People with disabilities are incredibly capable of complex work, as long as, they have the training and as long as it’s systematic. Jobs like this are incredibly complex, but they’re incredibly systematic. It actually ends up being a perfect job,” Erin Riehle, Founder & Director, Project SEARCH Why Project SEARCH? Research in the Field Project SEARCH for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Increasing Competitive Employment On Transition From High School Paul Wehman – 2010/11 http://pbi.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/10/11/1098300712459760 Natural Supports Positive Behavioral Supports Staff trained in ASD and best practices High intensity instruction in natural environment Project Search – Research supports the new model Mentoring Project SEARCH 1997 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – Erin Riehle & Susie Rutkowski Model: business, education, VR, and mental health International web-based data system Licensing Agreement with Project SEARCH 275 sites in existence and growing 40 states /state initiatives England, Scotland, Australia, Canada, & New Zeeland Wide mix of rural and urban Huge districts and very small (collaboration ) Host Business Sites Around the Globe Local, State and Federal Government Water and Power Medical/Health Systems Banking and Insurance Universities Park Districts and Zoos Manufacturing Retirement Communities Retail : GSK, Cargill, Medtronic, Wegman’s, etc. Distribution Centers Law Enforcement and Courthouses Oil, Casinos, Lottery Project SEARCH School Transition Model Program length is one school year (Sept-June) 10 to 12 students - variety of disabilities Certified instructor and job coaches Last year of high school or school eligibility No school provided transportation 3 rotations through unpaid internships to develop marketable and transferrable skills Business liaison and department mentors offer support and continual feedback to the students Outcome is competitive employment Student Criteria Be at least 18 years of age. Agree the 1 year PS will be the last year of school eligibility. Meet eligibility requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation Meet eligibility requirements for mental health services-. (This is preferred but not necessary). Have independent personal hygiene, grooming, daily living skills. Be able to communicate effectively. Ability to obtain transportation to the Project SEARCH business site. Student Criteria Have previous experience such as work based learning through school, volunteerism, or paid work). Pass background checks. Maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in the workplace. Desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH program. Project SEARCH Michigan State Level Recognition Adult Supports & Services Project SEARCH in Michigan Grand Rapids – Fifth Third Bank & Spectrum Health Monroe – Mercy Memorial Hospital Bay-Arenac – Delta College Detroit – Blue Cross/Blue Shield Oakland – Troy Beaumont and Henry Ford Hospitals Kalamazoo- Bronson Methodist Hospital Project SEARCH Michigan Business Partners The Project SEARCH Model Mental Business Health Student Intern Vocational Rehabilitation School-Education The Classroom © CCHMC 1/3/06 The Project SEARCH Team Troy Beaumont Hospital Student Intern Troy Schools Michigan Rehabilitation Services/Community Mental Health Hospital/Business Provides: Markets the program Assists with job site development Assists with selection and events Reinforces workplace rules Secures classroom space © CCHMC 1/3/06 Troy School District Provides certified teacher Identifies and selects students Assists with internship development Develops curriculum Educates/trains hospital staff on disabilities Develops adaptations and accommodations for students Assists with promoting Project SEARCH Michigan Rehabilitation Services Assists with student selection Assists with job development Provides funding support Helps students secure employment at the end of Project SEARCH Community Mental Health~ JVS Provides job coaches Assists students in classroom Monitors students at work site Develops adaptations and accommodations Provides suggestions to hospital staff © CCHMC 1/3/06 Transportation Be able to obtain transportation to Troy Beaumont Hospital Utilize public transportation when available Parents, family, friends Car pools Prepares them for the real world of work! Project SEARCH Overview A Typical Day 8:00 8:00-9:00 9:15-2:00 2:00-3:00 Arrive at Hospital Classroom Instruction Internship at Department (includes a 30 min. lunch) Classroom Instruction (reflection time) Training and Orientation First 2-3 weeks of school Learning hospital policies and procedures Learning the hospital floor plan Employability skills Interviews with Department Managers Computer skills Monthly Meetings Agenda Who Attends Review evaluations Address strengths and challenges Intern/Parent Discuss needed supports/accommodations Teacher Discuss projected goals MRS Counselor Classroom lessons progress Job Coaches/Job Developer Review employment goals Supports Coordinator Job development progress Department Employees Goals for Project SEARCH Interns Socialization Skill Independent Skills EMPLOYMENT Self Management Systems Where am I suppose to be? What if? Where do I put my stuff? DATA to drive decision making… What the circles mean and why I need them? Hidden Curriculum of the Job… Teaching the job skills Friends At Work A Friend A Role Model An Encourager Sense of Belonging Community Connection Meet Brian Internships: •Nutritional Services •Patient Reg. B & E •Physical Therapy Preparing for INDEPENDENCE • Save Words for Teaching • Use Systems to Support (Remind) OUR JOB IS TO WORK OURSELVES OUT OF A JOB! Technology and Self Management Google Daily Calendar Looking ahead, “what’s coming up?” Systems Support Rules to reference Wallet guide Outside Interests: START/ BYF Project SEARCH Application Understanding and rethinking ASD characteristics Educating job coaches and hospital staff Theory of Mind Real life examples – lived out Strengths and contributions Accuracy, work ethic, focus Systems support Let the data drive decisions write it down – write it down High expectations Beaumont standards Vision - Employment Employment Natural supports Friends at work/coworkers that understand their roles Medium of Exchange Creating opportunities/making connections Potential MI Sites L Adrian / Tecumseh – 2014-2015 Promedica Health System Calhoun Intermediate School District Montcalm Intermediate School District Ottawa Intermediate School District Macomb Intermediate School District Washtenaw Additional Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT4cAWOeLSU&f eature=youtu.be ( start at 25 mins.) http://www.worksupport.com/research/viewContent. cfm/1064 http://nyc4a.tumblr.com/post/76333603379/projectsearch-autism-curriculum-to-expand Learn more at… Project SEARCH www.projectsearch.us Varnum Award Video http://youtu.be/rsHi_-4iylk Michigan Cathy Schmidt [email protected]