Introduction of Team Members DR. DAVISON Introduces team © CCHMC 1/3/06 © CCHMC 1/3/06

History Kristin Strange will talk about history and initial site development © CCHMC 1/3/06 © CCHMC 1/3/06

Industry Sectors Healthcare Banks/Finance Universities Government Manufacturing Distribution Centers Retail Hotel 9/22/2018 PS copyright Kristin – Site development © CCHMC 1/3/06

Philosophy People with disabilities have the right to choose a path toward education and employment . However, while freedom of choice is given, the right to work is earned. Earning the right to work is dependent upon the student's preparation. Simon, Stephen, ADA Quarterly, Fall 1998. Kristin © CCHMC 1/3/06

Medical Center of Lewisville Interns Video Kristin will intro video H h © CCHMC 1/3/06 © CCHMC 1/3/06

2014-15 Nicole © CCHMC 1/3/06 © CCHMC 1/3/06

Program Description One school year program 10 - 12 students from LISD Certified instructors and job coaches Last year of High School eligibility Rotations through internships with continual feedback Outcome of employment Nicole © CCHMC 1/3/06

Key Concepts Medical Center of Lewisville in collaboration with Lewisville ISD, DARS, and Quest Employment Services Braided funding between all parties Immersion and impact Training in real work settings Low risk, low cost for business Hiring students who are a “good fit” 9/22/2018rehab PS copyright Nicole

Basic Eligibility Guidelines Be at least 18 years of age Completed high school credits necessary for graduation Agree that this will be the last year of student services, and will accept diploma at the end of the school year Meet eligibility requirements for DARS Demonstrate successful community exploration, life skills, and vocational skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment Follow MCL and LISD’s code of conduct 9/22/2018 PS copyright Nicole © CCHMC 1/3/06

Basic Eligibility Guidelines Have independent personal hygiene and grooming skills Have independent daily living skills (including independently taking medication, preparing own lunch or selecting healthy choices / budgeting for lunch, taking care of personal needs) Maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in the workplace Take direction from supervisors and change behavior Be able to communicate effectively 9/22/2018 PS copyright Nicole © CCHMC 1/3/06

Basic Eligibility Guidelines Utilize public transportation and participate in travel training to insure success in using the bus independently, or have reliable alternate means of transportation to get to and from site on a daily basis in accordance with work schedule. Have previous experience in a work environment (including school, volunteer, and paid work). Be able to pass drug screen, felony check and immunizations up to date to comply with work site criteria Have the desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH program. 9/22/2018 PS copyright Kristin © CCHMC 1/3/06

Eligibility Rubric Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Student has no independent problem solving and conflict resolution skills Student has difficulty in problem solving and conflict resolution skills Student has demonstrated capacity to expand problem solving and conflict resolution skills Student possesses good problem solving skills Student possesses good problem solving skills and initiates problem solving independently 9/22/2018 Appropriate Social and Behavior Skills Student frequently displays inappropriate social and behavior skills Student periodically displays inappropriate social and behavior skills Student is appropriate in the presence of adult supervision but is not independent Student displays appropriate social and behavior skills in most situations Student displays appropriate social and behavior skills in all situations Employability Skills Student has not been exposed to any employability training Student has participated in limited or informal employability training, with classroom training Student has had one year or a consistent class devoted to employability soft-skills Student has had more than one year of employability soft-skills training Student demonstrates independent living skills and has 2 or more years of employability training PS copyright Kristin

First Year Project SEARCH Schedule AUG JUNE 1st Internship Graduate & Begin Work at Site or in Community 2nd Internship 3rd Internship 2 - 3 week Orientation Transition Week Begin PS Program Employment Planning Meetings (twice an internship) Kristin Steering Committee (monthly) Meetings Job Search intensifies during 2nd Internship © CCHMC 1/3/06

Daily Schedule 8:30 Employability Skills 9:30 Internship 30 minute lunch with co-workers 2:30 Review, Self Evaluation 3:00 End of day Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Employability Skills Curriculum Team Building Navigation & Workplace Safety Technology/Presentation skills Social Skills/Communication Job Seeking Skills Money Management Health and Wellness Maintaining Employment Employer Specific Skills 9/22/2018 PS copyright Marcia

Internships Marketable Skills 4 – 5 hours per day Work/ Social Skills Integrated Complex/systematic work Cascading skills For the benefit of the student, not the benefit of the host employer Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Evaluation of Interns Use a common feedback instrument such as intern evaluation tool or the business employee evaluation tool Input from multiple sources Job coach Instructor Intern – Self Evaluation Peer Mentor from department Complete often, share with team and used to guide employment planning process 9/22/2018 PS copyright Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Success Story: Internship to Job 1st Internship: Admissions – greet / assist patients and guests, Medical Records – research patient records 2nd Rotation: EVS - rotate through hospital to gather linens, trash, and recyclables 3rd Rotation: Hired as PTO in EVS Department at Host Business July 2014 offered FT employment w/benefits Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Success Story: Employed by Denton Regional in the EVS Dept. Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Success Story: Accepted into the NCTC Sterile Processing Tech program Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Employment Accommodation: Check list Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Employment Accommodation: Pictures of items for IV tray in ER Marcia © CCHMC 1/3/06

Employment Accommodation: Enlarging Print Dale © CCHMC 1/3/06

Internship Example: PCT Assistant Dale © CCHMC 1/3/06

Meets Production (300 files a day) and Accuracy (98%) Quota Internship Example: Environmental Services Dale © CCHMC 1/3/06

Cafeteria Internship Example: Food & Nutrition Dale © CCHMC 1/3/06

Student Panel And Staff Q & A Students will briefly introduce themselves and use prepared note cards to talk about their current internship placement and thoughts about the program (challenges/successes). Kristin and Nicole will “plant” previously practiced questions in the audience. Open up for staff questions at the end © CCHMC 1/3/06 © CCHMC 1/3/06

Minimum 200 employees (negotiable) Search for 2nd Site Minimum 200 employees (negotiable) Access to a cafeteria or dining area Access to public transportation Diversity in type of jobs available Kristin wrap up © CCHMC 1/3/06