September 2011 Annett Schellenberg Vocational Rehabilitation In The Region Of Cologne

Annett Schellenberg 2 September 2011 Overview The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne Introducing the BTZ Cologne Introducing a few more projects Discussion

Annett Schellenberg 3 September 2011 The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne Integration into the workplacePreparation for vocational rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation

September 2011 Annett Schellenberg Vocational Training Centre Cologne (BTZ)

Annett Schellenberg 5 September 2011 The BTZ Cologne The BTZ Cologne is an institution of vocational rehabilitation according to §35 SGB IX (social security code) Target Group: Grown-ups with psychiatric disabilities (Psychiatric Diagnosis [ICD-10]) (Psychiatric Diagnosis [ICD-10]) Catchment area: Southern Rhineland (commuting distance) Service providers : All service providers according to SGB IX for measures to participate in working life (Agentur für Arbeit, JobCenter, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, BG, Knappschaft etc.) Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 6 September 2011 Organizational structure BTZ Berufliche Bildung Köln GmbH Associates: Rheinische Stiftung für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Berufliche Integration Psychiatrische Hilfsgemeinschaft Rheinland e.V Management Data security officer Employment coach Administration: Employee Trainee QB Commercial and administrative Division Team: Career advisor Vocational therapist Social pedagogue Individual Training Division Team: Career advisor Vocational therapist Social pedagogue Individual Training Division/ Service Team: Career advisor Vocational therapist Social pedagogue Apprentice Cleaning Personnel Industrial- technical- Training Division Team: Career advisor Vocational therapist Social pedagogue Individual Training Division/ K3 Team: Career advisor Vocational therapist Social pedagogue Business division: BTZ Head of K3 Division Head of educational service Head of psychological service QMB Head of psychological service Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 7 September 2011 The way to the BTZ I Consultation in a psychiatric institution Informational meeting in the BTZ Initial counselling Informational discussions in the training divisions Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 8 September 2011 The way to the BTZ II Counselling and first steps Goal-oriented counselling with regard to possible rehabilitation options considering individual possibilities Inclusion of the relevant social environment Proposal of a rehabilitation plan Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 9 September 2011 Leading Principles I The core concepts of the BTZ Cologne are  action-orientation and  creating a real-life hands-on experience Starting with a half-day, the working hours are gradually increased to reach a full-day after three months The action-orientation aspect is supported by occupational therapists and career advisors and is accompanied by psycho-social assistance Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 10 September 2011 Leading Principles II Individualised approach, orientated at specific needs Career specific orientation Support by a multi-disciplinary team - Career advisors - Vocational therapists - Social pedagogues Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 11 September 2011 Leading Principles III Cooperation with the relevant external supporters of the participants (systemic view) Participation and self-determination of the participants Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 12 September 2011 Module A Module B Module C  Simple practice  Theory  Exploration of work anamnesis  Planning the further course  Increasing complexity of work tasks  Partial qualification  Seminars  Theory  Job application training  Partial qualification Training the employee role  Assignments and projects within the BTZ  Self- and external assessment of working habits and the employee role  More challenging assignments within the BTZ  Training company  External assignments  Internship I + II  Internship III  Job-hunting and preparation  Workplace preparation Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 13 September 2011 The requirements of work Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 14 September 2011 Action level Reflection level The requirements of work Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 15 September 2011 A few facts and figures from 2010 A total of 467 expressions of interest were responded to with supply of information on the offerings of the BTZ 74 information sessions were conducted in medical centres (consulting, rehabilitation planning) 290 counselling sessions with inclusion of the external supporters 152 participants started training 145 participants finished training The average training took 9 months Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 16 September 2011 Whereabouts after the training in 2010 N= 147 employment Sheltered workshops (WfbM) Introducing the BTZ

Annett Schellenberg 17 September 2011 Other examples of projects in Cologne DEKRA Akademie Ferry4You Career entry training Introducing a few more projects

Annett Schellenberg 18 September 2011 Criteria Duration: 6-12 months Target audience:  Long-term unemployed youths / young adults  Psychiatric diagnosis, social challenges  Referral by social employment services Introducing a few more projects

Annett Schellenberg 19 September 2011 Framework and aims School-like structure & internships Provision of career orientation Focus on initial vocational training Holistic life/work-planning Introducing a few more projects

Annett Schellenberg 20 September 2011 Thank you very much for your interest!

Annett Schellenberg 21 September 2011 Q&A

Annett Schellenberg 22 September 2011 Back-up Slides

Annett Schellenberg 23 September 2011 For Cologne this translates as follows…. Preparation for vocational rehabilitation Vocational rehabilitation Integration into the workplace Offer of activities to structure the day, such as  Occupational therapy on an in-patient and day-patient basis, as part of the clinical treatment regime  Out-patient occupational therapy  Guidance counselling by the funding agencies Vocational orientation, clarification, funding and qualification Vocational fields of education in workshops for people with mental disorders General job market Integration enterprise Integration offers for recipients of unemployment benefits II (Arbeitslosengeld II). Integration services Job fair work and health Sheltered employment in workshops for people with mental disorders

Annett Schellenberg 24 September 2011 Main diagnosis according to ICD 10 N= 110

Annett Schellenberg 25 September N=110

Annett Schellenberg 26 September 2011 Whereabouts of all 2010 finishers with job integration as their goal N= 53 employment