helping people work their way through life transitioning special populations iajvs conference april...
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helping people work their way through life
Transitioning Special Populations
IAJVS Conference
April 24, 2012
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helping people work their way through life
• Originally funded through ARRA
• Housed at a State operated residential education center– Permanent residence in Illinois
– During the school year live at the school residences
– Medically involved receive social work services PT, OT, pet therapy, nursing care
– Disability – CP, Spina Bifida, 99% use a wheelchair
• Serves 18 -22 year old individuals
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Program Summary
The core of ArtFully Gifted is focused on providing training and employment services to persons with severe disabilities…
helping people work their way through life
• Developed Artfully Gifted store planned and operated by the students
• Classroom training– Intake/assessment
– Customer service, job readiness and store operations
• Unpaid internships
• Placement with support
• Job Coaching
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Program Summary
The core of ArtFully Gifted is focused on providing training and employment services to persons with severe disabilities…
helping people work their way through life
Students are involved with….•Designing logo•Marketing•Procurement – local and international, persons
with disabilities•Store design/set up•Producing some products•Otis Spunkmeyer cookie program
ArtFully Gifted
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Funding
ARRA Funds
• Cost reimbursed
• Lost funding earlier than anticipated
• Coordinate with school superintendent
Cooperative Work Agreements
• Paid per service on voucher
• Requires to work with each DRS Counselor
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Participants are referred to JVS by DRS based upon service needs (as determined by DRS)…
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Within one week…..•Financially close out reports•Developed strategic plan with JVS and school•Contacted DRS Executive Director, Bureau Chiefs, Fiscal Supervisor•Followed up on ideas and collaborations
Exploring New Funding Opportunities
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Networking Participants
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Executive DirectorActing Executive DirectorChief Operating OfficerDirector of FinanceChief Financial Officer Director Employment Development, Bureau ChiefChief Contracting OfficerChief Development OfficerProject OfficersSupervisor Supported Employment Assistant Bureau ChiefSchool SuperintendentSupervisor Student SuccessBusiness CoordinatorBusiness Administrator
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Outcome Summary
Outcome GoalsActuals (to date)
Intakes/Assessments 23 21
Training•Customer Service•Job Readiness Training•Store Operations
232323
212110
Job Development 23 6
Placements 13 1
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Program dates operate a school year…September through June
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• Continue to leverage staff resources • Develop and utilize standard operating procedures and revise as
necessary• Separate finances and program operations issues • Train staff cultural difference within another organization’s facility• Continue developing and maintaining funder relationships,
revisiting new funding structure; cost reimbursement, milestone contract or combination
• Always offer what can you bring to the table
Continuous Improvement Plan
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The continuous improvement plan is focused on achieving the strategic objectives and improving job placement rates…
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Success Story
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helping people work their way through life
• youthAbility• Work Development• Career Connectors• YES - Youth Environmental Services• Supported Employment• Placement Assistance and Training• extra-Learning• Project Success• Health Careers Training
Additional Transition Programs
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Questions
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Nanette CohenDirector, Employment Development