Post by Marie Sabatino on Apr 7, 2016 4:27:54 GMT
Partnerships:
Who Can Fedcap Partner with that have expertise in the identified training/employment sectors?
I think it is important for Fedcap to think about not only partnering with typical training/employment sectors, i.e., food service, maintenance, but to also think about cultivating partnerships in other arenas, such as human services or education. Very often, people who have had “systems” experience, i.e., foster care, criminal justice, mental health, express an interest in “giving back” as a way to reinforce a message of hope and healing and progress. This kind of work may not only spark more meaningful personal and professional experiences but can also lead to greater opportunities for career advancement. One example of an organization that I have worked closely with who specializes in this kind of preparation for work in human services, is a peer training and advocacy program based at Community Access. This is a brief description of what they do: “Our award winning HTH Peer Training Program provides an intensive 20-week classroom-based training and 12 week internship experience to train people in mental health recovery to work as Peer Providers in Human Services.”
Here is a link to their web page for more information:
www.communityaccess.org/what-we-do/hth-peer-advocacy-ctr
Who Can Fedcap Partner with to Provide Financial Literacy to our participants?
In past employment settings, I have worked with an organization called The New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). They are doing really progressive work on behalf of people with disabilities and launched a program called the We Can Work Campaign. This program offers a range of supports and resources including: training and education, financial literacy workshops, and toolkits to promote employment among people with disabilities.
As an example, here is a link to one of their toolkits on Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency:
www.nyaprs.org/community-economic-development/toolkit/
Program Design:
Develop a comprehensive assessment that will address the participants Needs, Barriers, Employment & Educational Goals & Sector Interests which will inform the creation of a Service Plan.
There are many well-researched and rigorously-tested assessments and service plans which are recommended as part of evidence-based practice models, such as supported employment. At my previous place of employment at The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI), a range of manuals, tools and resources were developed to promote Supported Education and Employment. Some key focus areas include: assessment of educational and work status; selection of employment and/or educational goals; service plan development; creation of a career profile. Although these tools and resources are not available in the public domain, they can be accessed when given user access thru CPI’s online learning community. I can also share some of these if anyone would like to see.
Ideas for a Dynamic Orientation which will establish a culture where success is possible and will attract participants to our program .
One of my very favorite approaches for establishing a culture of credibility and success is to invite a former participant or recipient of related program services who went on to achieve great outcomes in employment and/or education. It is incredibly powerful and empowering to hear from someone who has found a way to overcome adversity and beat the odds and demonstrate that it is possible to achieve incredible outcomes as a result of engagement with a given program’s offerings and supports, as well as one’s own hard work and commitment.
What services should we offer to individuals with Criminal Backgrounds (Court Involvement)?
Some services that could be helpful to individuals with criminal justice backgrounds include: trauma-informed care, behavioral health support and referrals; skills training; educational and employment prep. Additionally, it would be valuable to partner with organizations that specialize in working with this population, such as The Urban Justice Center, Fortune Society, The Osborne Association and The Women’s Prison Association, to name few.
Who Can Fedcap Partner with that have expertise in the identified training/employment sectors?
I think it is important for Fedcap to think about not only partnering with typical training/employment sectors, i.e., food service, maintenance, but to also think about cultivating partnerships in other arenas, such as human services or education. Very often, people who have had “systems” experience, i.e., foster care, criminal justice, mental health, express an interest in “giving back” as a way to reinforce a message of hope and healing and progress. This kind of work may not only spark more meaningful personal and professional experiences but can also lead to greater opportunities for career advancement. One example of an organization that I have worked closely with who specializes in this kind of preparation for work in human services, is a peer training and advocacy program based at Community Access. This is a brief description of what they do: “Our award winning HTH Peer Training Program provides an intensive 20-week classroom-based training and 12 week internship experience to train people in mental health recovery to work as Peer Providers in Human Services.”
Here is a link to their web page for more information:
www.communityaccess.org/what-we-do/hth-peer-advocacy-ctr
Who Can Fedcap Partner with to Provide Financial Literacy to our participants?
In past employment settings, I have worked with an organization called The New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). They are doing really progressive work on behalf of people with disabilities and launched a program called the We Can Work Campaign. This program offers a range of supports and resources including: training and education, financial literacy workshops, and toolkits to promote employment among people with disabilities.
As an example, here is a link to one of their toolkits on Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency:
www.nyaprs.org/community-economic-development/toolkit/
Program Design:
Develop a comprehensive assessment that will address the participants Needs, Barriers, Employment & Educational Goals & Sector Interests which will inform the creation of a Service Plan.
There are many well-researched and rigorously-tested assessments and service plans which are recommended as part of evidence-based practice models, such as supported employment. At my previous place of employment at The Center for Practice Innovations (CPI), a range of manuals, tools and resources were developed to promote Supported Education and Employment. Some key focus areas include: assessment of educational and work status; selection of employment and/or educational goals; service plan development; creation of a career profile. Although these tools and resources are not available in the public domain, they can be accessed when given user access thru CPI’s online learning community. I can also share some of these if anyone would like to see.
Ideas for a Dynamic Orientation which will establish a culture where success is possible and will attract participants to our program .
One of my very favorite approaches for establishing a culture of credibility and success is to invite a former participant or recipient of related program services who went on to achieve great outcomes in employment and/or education. It is incredibly powerful and empowering to hear from someone who has found a way to overcome adversity and beat the odds and demonstrate that it is possible to achieve incredible outcomes as a result of engagement with a given program’s offerings and supports, as well as one’s own hard work and commitment.
What services should we offer to individuals with Criminal Backgrounds (Court Involvement)?
Some services that could be helpful to individuals with criminal justice backgrounds include: trauma-informed care, behavioral health support and referrals; skills training; educational and employment prep. Additionally, it would be valuable to partner with organizations that specialize in working with this population, such as The Urban Justice Center, Fortune Society, The Osborne Association and The Women’s Prison Association, to name few.
