project employment hope
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Project Employment Hope
July 30, 2015Employment Hope Advisory Board
OverviewEmployment Hope exists to provide employment opportunities
for disadvantaged adults in the communities served by the MSHA, equipping those individuals to attain the highest possible level of health, particularly in the spirit of hope, in spite of their difficult circumstances. The ideal Employment Hope candidate will serve in honesty, with a caring and compassionate attitude,
respecting our vulnerable healthcare customers.
What is a “disadvantaged adult”?A disadvantaged adult can be defined as chronically unemployed and underemployed, including the persons living with disabilities and those living at or below the poverty line.
Oregon Workforce System Redesign Work Group (2013) Designing Oregon’s Workforce System for a Changing Economy: Work Group Recommendations to the Oregon Workforce Investment Board Alssid, J. L., Gruber, D., Jenkins, D., Mazzeo, C., Roberts, B., & Stanback-Stroud, R. (2005). Engaging institutions in workforce development: Career pathways for disadvantaged adults. New Directions For Institutional Research, 2005(128), 83-97.
Case Studies - 1• “Shelly”
– Homeless in April; family of 5 living in motel
– Finishing 3rd month at Family Promise
– Cleaner in appearance, more disciplined, looking for work instead of applying for disability
– Had interview at McDonald’s and is on 3rd day of employment today!
– Available 9:00 – 4:00
Case Studies - 2• “Robert”
– Contact from Good Samaritan Ministries– At 16 heard gunshot as he was leaving the house;
mother had committed suicide– Years in and out of prison– GED while incarcerated– Walked 3 miles to pick up application and 3 miles
back to return it– Loved working temporary job– Never missed any time though he was living on the
street– At 57 he wants to have a job he can take pride in
Project Employment Hope
Advantages Disadvantages
Corporate Responsibility – Community Support
No Smoking Policy
Loyalty to MSHA resulting in retention Retention Challenge Due to Transient population
Training Costs Funding available to MSHA through Workforce Investment Act
Efficiency of Mentorship Hours(Paid Staff or Volunteer)
Mentorship Assures Quality
Reduced Recruitment Costs
Career Development Potential
Our Inspiration – Jessica Stamey
• Joined MSHA as a Catering Associate at JCMC – June 2008
• Enrolled in the nursing program at E.T.S.U. and did clinical rotations at JCMC
• Nurse Intern I with cardiac, neuroscience and trauma at various facilities
• Obtained nursing license September 2013
• Charge nurse, preceptor and now Assistant Nurse Manager as of June 2015
Project Hope Advisory Board Members Alliance for Business and Training
Dawn of HopeFamily Promise (IHN)
First United Methodist ChurchGood Samaritan MinistriesJohnson City Public Library
Mountain States Health AllianceSummit Leadership Foundation
United WayVeterans Administration
Decision Points– How do we set up communication in agencies?• Flyers• Recruiter’s time
– How do we utilize the Employment Center?• Fill out applications onsite
– How should the Advisory Board be structured?• Meeting monthly or quarterly
Resources• Alssid, J. L., Gruber, D., Jenkins, D., Mazzeo, C., Roberts, B., & Stanback-
Stroud, R. (2005). Engaging institutions in workforce development: Career pathways for disadvantaged adults. New Directions For Institutional Research, 2005(128), 83-97
• ETSU Social Work Intern “Coffee and Conversations”• Family Promise (Formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network)• Good Samaritan Ministries• Johnson City Public Library• Mountain States Health Alliance, Organizational Development; Spiritual
and Pastoral Care• North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services• United States Department of Labor. (2014). Workforce Investment Act of
1998 (WIA)• Veterans Administration “Compensated Work Therapy”
