Wyoming Employment Specialist Training
Hosted By:Rich Gannon
Bridges
EMPLOYMENT FLOW
Referral
High Quality Assessment
of Wants and Needs
Plan
Initial Contact
Relationship Building Proposal Service After the Match
Follow UpJob
Match
Network
Building Business Partnerships
• Beg, Place & Pray• Employment Contacts• Discovery• Door Openers• Network
Beg, Place & Pray
Our past model of employment.
Our lingo
Supported EmploymentJob CoachCommunity Based EmploymentTask AnalysisWorkplace Modifications
ADA
How are we perceived in the community
• Does your community know you• How do they know you• What do you do in your community• How do you market your services• How are those you serve seen in your
community.
Marketing
Individuals• Career Planning
• Job Development• Job Coaching
Employers• Knowledge of talent pool, candidates, etc.• Recruitment Assistance• Retention Support
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Example
Resource: Rehab to Business Language
• Message– Tailored to audience (customer)– Clear and concise– WIIFM? (Benefits)– Call to action
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Marketing
Opening the door
• The first call to an employer should not be to ask for a job.
80% of jobs are found by not what you know but
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Who do you know
• Who has hired?• Why did they hire?• What were their experiences?• How can you celebrate/thank? • Will they make the call for you?
What are you next steps with this business?
• You have celebrated! What’s next?• Mock Interviews• Discovery• Tours• Share their story• Met with other businesses
Others you know
• Board of Directors• Chamber members• Vendors• Past employees• Where you spend your money
Stages of Employment Development
15
Your first visit
• Informational Interview• Easier to assist the business find the right
employee if you know the jobs.• Focus not only on the jobs there but also the
ancillary jobs.
INITIAL CONTACT GOALS
17
Informational Interview
• What does the business do• How do they recruit & their experiences• Past connections to the disability community• Remember the ancillary jobs• How can you help them
After the interview is complete
• How are you going to share with your team• How will you share with your community• Remember to store and update• USE IT
PROPOSAL GOALS
20
Exercise
Mom and Pop Hobby Train Store
Don’t get stuck on the job
• Remember the ancillary jobs• Don’t forget self employment• They know other people• So many positions available
Name 10
You got the job,now what?
• What did you offer the business regarding job coaching?
Exercise
What should be in a job coaching agreement?
Job Analysis
Core Work Tasks Episodic work tasks
Job related Tasks Important Cultural Aspects
Workplace accommodations
Workplace accommodations
Assistive Technology
Systematic Instruction
Systematic Instruction
Other outreach
• Tour
• Job Fair
• Volunteer
Thanks to our sponsors
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
Bridges