Supported Employment Services
Employment Services
1Henlucy Health System is committed to promoting employment opportunities for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), providing Supported Employment services that help these individuals achieve meaningful, long-term employment in the community. The foundation of Henlucy’s approach is the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) and Person-Centered Planning Team (PCPT), which ensure that each person’s employment journey is tailored to their unique skills, interests, and goals.
Key Components
1. Person-Centered Employment Planning (PCP):
The Person-Centered Planning Team (PCPT) works with the individual to create a customized employment plan that aligns with the person’s strengths, skills, and career aspirations. The team includes the individual, their family, caregivers, case managers, and employment specialists, ensuring that all aspects of the person’s career goals are addressed.
The ISP plays a central role in the development of the employment plan, detailing the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and required supports for success in the workplace.
2. Job Development and Matching:
- 1 Henlucy’s Supported Employment program focuses on job development and job matching, ensuring that the individual is placed in a work environment that fits their skills and interests. The goal is to match the person’s abilities to meaningful work roles that allow them to thrive and feel valued.
- Employment specialists work closely with local businesses and organizations to create opportunities for individuals with IDD, fostering inclusive hiring practices in the community.
3. On-the-Job Training and Coaching:
- Once a job placement is secured, on-the-job training and job coaching are provided to ensure that the individual can learn and adapt to their new role. Employment coaches work alongside the individual in the workplace to offer guidance, teach job-specific skills, and provide emotional and practical support.
- Training is personalized based on the individual’s needs, with the pace of learning being flexible and supportive. This may involve breaking down tasks into smaller steps, using visual aids, or incorporating other adaptive strategies to help the individual succeed.
4. Workplace Accommodations:
- 1 Henlucy ensures that necessary workplace accommodations are in place to support individuals with IDD. This could include changes in the work environment, specialized equipment, modified tasks, or adjusted work hours to meet the individual’s needs.
- These accommodations are designed to promote independence and productivity while ensuring the individual feels comfortable and confident in their role.
5. Ongoing Support and Job Retention Services:
- 1 Henlucy offers ongoing support to individuals throughout their employment journey, not just during the initial job placement phase. Job retention services are provided to ensure that individuals remain successful in their roles and can overcome any challenges they may face on the job.
- This support can include regular check-ins, continued coaching, and adjustments to the work environment or tasks as needed to promote long-term employment success.
6. Social Skills Training and Workplace Integration:
- In addition to job-specific training, individuals receive social skills training to help them navigate the social aspects of the workplace. This can include developing communication skills, handling workplace conflicts, understanding workplace norms, and building relationships with coworkers.
- The goal is to ensure individuals with IDD can integrate into their work environment, build positive relationships, and feel like valued members of the team.
7. Employer Education and Awareness:
- 1 Henlucy collaborates with employers to educate them about how to best support employees with IDD, ensuring that they understand how to provide the necessary accommodations and foster an inclusive work environment.
- This can involve training employers and coworkers on best practices for working with individuals with IDD, helping to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
8. Career Growth and Advancement:
- As individuals progress in their jobs, Henlucy offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. Supported Employment services include assistance with increasing job responsibilities, developing new skills, or transitioning to higher-level positions.
- 1 Henlucy encourages individuals to set long-term career goals, and as part of the ISP process, helps them plan for the next steps in their professional journey, whether it be additional training, job promotions, or new job opportunities.
9. Family and Caregiver Involvement:
- To ensure that individuals can actively engage in their communities, 1 Henlucy focuses on supporting the health and wellness of individuals with IDD. This includes ensuring access to medical care, mental health services, physical activities, and nutritional support that enable individuals to stay healthy and active in their communities.
- Regular health check-ups and wellness programs are integrated into the individual’s overall support plan to maintain their physical and emotional well- being.
Key Components
1. Person-Centered Employment Planning (PCP):
The Person-Centered Planning Team (PCPT) works with the individual to
create a customized employment plan that aligns with the person’s strengths,
skills, and career aspirations. The team includes the individual, their family,
caregivers, case managers, and employment specialists, ensuring that all aspects
of the person’s career goals are addressed.The ISP plays a central role in the development of the employment plan, detailing
the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and required supports for success in
the workplace.
2. Job Development and Matching:
- o Henlucy’s Supported Employment program focuses on job development and job matching, ensuring that the individual is placed in a work environment that fits their skills and interests. The goal is to match the person’s abilities to meaningful work roles that allow them to thrive and feel valued.
- Employment specialists work closely with local businesses and organizations to create opportunities for individuals with IDD, fostering inclusive hiring practices in the community.
3. On-the-Job Training and Coaching:
- Once a job placement is secured, on-the-job training and job coaching are provided to ensure that the individual can learn and adapt to their new role. Employment coaches work alongside the individual in the workplace to offer guidance, teach job-specific skills, and provide emotional and practical support.
- Training is personalized based on the individual’s needs, with the pace of learning being flexible and supportive. This may involve breaking down tasks into smaller steps, using visual aids, or incorporating other adaptive strategies to help the individual succeed.
4. Workplace Accommodations:
- Henlucy ensures that necessary workplace accommodations are in place to support individuals with IDD. This could include changes in the work environment, specialized equipment, modified tasks, or adjusted work hours to meet the individual’s needs.
- These accommodations are designed to promote independence and productivity while ensuring the individual feels comfortable and confident in their role.
5. Ongoing Support and Job Retention Services:
- Henlucy offers ongoing support to individuals throughout their employment journey, not just during the initial job placement phase. Job retention services are provided to ensure that individuals remain successful in their roles and can overcome any challenges they may face on the job.
- This support can include regular check-ins, continued coaching, and adjustments to the work environment or tasks as needed to promote long-term employment success.
6. Social Skills Training and Workplace Integration:
- In addition to job-specific training, individuals receive social skills training to help them navigate the social aspects of the workplace. This can include developing communication skills, handling workplace conflicts, understanding workplace norms, and building relationships with coworkers.
- The goal is to ensure individuals with IDD can integrate into their work environment, build positive relationships, and feel like valued members of the team.
7. Employer Education and Awareness:
- Henlucy collaborates with employers to educate them about how to best support employees with IDD, ensuring that they understand how to provide the necessary accommodations and foster an inclusive work environment.
- This can involve training employers and coworkers on best practices for working with individuals with IDD, helping to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
8. Career Growth and Advancement:
- As individuals progress in their jobs, Henlucy offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. Supported Employment services include assistance with increasing job responsibilities, developing new skills, or transitioning to higher-level positions.
- Henlucy encourages individuals to set long-term career goals, and as part of the ISP process, helps them plan for the next steps in their professional journey, whether it be additional training, job promotions, or new job opportunities.
9. Family and Caregiver Involvement:
- To ensure that individuals can actively engage in their communities, Henlucy focuses on supporting the health and wellness of individuals with IDD. This includes ensuring access to medical care, mental health services, physical activities, and nutritional support that enable individuals to stay healthy and active in their communities.
- Regular health check-ups and wellness programs are integrated into the individual’s overall support plan to maintain their physical and emotional well- being.
Benefits of Supported Employment
at Henlucy Health System:
- Increased Independence: Supported Employment empowers individuals with IDD to
gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a work environment, fostering greater
independence. - Sense of Purpose: Having meaningful work promotes a sense of accomplishment, self-
worth, and purpose, which positively impacts the individual’s overall well-being and quality of life. - Financial Independence: Employment provides individuals with the opportunity to earn
wages, helping them achieve a greater degree of financial independence and security. - Community Integration: By working in the community, individuals with IDD develop
connections with others and become active participants in society, promoting social inclusion. - Employer Benefits: Employers benefit from a more diverse and inclusive workforce,
gaining dedicated, skilled employees who contribute to the success of the business. - Ongoing Support: The combination of job coaching, training, and workplace accommodations ensures that individuals can overcome challenges and maintain successful employment over the long term.
1Henlucy Health System’s Supported Employment program is designed to help individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) gain meaningful, long-term employment through person-centered planning, tailored support, and integration into the community. By utilizing the Individualized Support Plan (ISP) and Person-Centered Planning Team (PCPT), Henlucy ensures that each individual receives the guidance, training, and accommodations needed to succeed in the workplace. Supported Employment provides individuals with IDD the opportunity to build self-confidence, achieve financial independence, and contribute to their communities, leading to a higher quality of life.