The Employer’s Perspective: Hiring Employees with Disabilities – Contributing to the Community or Good Business? The Supported Employment Program for People with Disabilities Israel Elwyn - Jerusalem

Israel Elwyn Founded in 1984 at the initiative of the Municipality of Jerusalem, the Government of Israel and the US-based Elwyn Inc. A non-profit organization registered in Israel (Amuta) Serves today more than 2000 children and adults with special needs -- Israeli and Palestinian alike. Major Program Locations: Western and Eastern Jerusalem, Haifa, Ra’anana/Herzliya, Beer-Sheva, Beit Shemesh. (Job Training Program is provided nationally).

The Vision To ensure the most appropriate employment option possible in the inclusive job market for a person with a disability, and according to his or her needs and abilities. To maximize the individual's quality of life through meaningful employment

IE’s Services Early Intervention Services Preschools and Special Education Residential Services Supported Living Occupational Training Centers Supported Employment Small Business Development Transitional School to Work Programs Vocational Training/Job Placement Retiree Programs

IE ’ s Vocational Programs (National)

Vocational Programs IE ’ s Sabbah Center (Jerusalem)

The Supported Employment Program for People with Disabilities Israel Elwyn – Western Jerusalem

Every employee, based on his/her preferences and vocational abilities, is capable of finding inclusive employment in the community. Employees with disabilities have the right to equal employment opportunities in the job market, and to be included in every sector of employment The Core Beliefs of the Program Every employee is entitled to the supports necessary to allow him/her to be included in the job market at-large

No. of Supported Employees With Disabilities

Programs’ Main Facts Support is provided, if necessary, for the entire period of employmentSupport is provided, if necessary, for the entire period of employment 200 Supported Employees with Disabilities200 Supported Employees with Disabilities 150 Employers150 Employers 80 % are employed in the private sector: coffee shops, shops, kindergartens, factories, offices, gardens, senior homes, kitchens, etc. 80 % are employed in the private sector: coffee shops, shops, kindergartens, factories, offices, gardens, senior homes, kitchens, etc. 20 % are employed in the public sector: government offices, local government offices, the Supreme Court of Israel and public institutions (museums, universities, hospitals, etc.) 20 % are employed in the public sector: government offices, local government offices, the Supreme Court of Israel and public institutions (museums, universities, hospitals, etc.) Fair Salaries and Benefits as determined by lawFair Salaries and Benefits as determined by law

City of Jerusalem Demographic Facts 1.700,000 Inhabitants (approx. 33% Religious and Secular Jewish, 33% Ultra-Orthodox Jewish, 33% Palestinians) 2. Primary Employment “Market”: Institutions, Government Offices & Tourism. 3. Non-Developed Industrial Areas (Only Two Small Hi-Tech Areas)

Working Guidelines The Job Market and Employers 1. Picturing Market assessment 2. Getting to know the specific business 3. Identifying the real business interests of the employer

The Mountain Model Filling a need Providing a response to the basic needs (instrumental) of the employer.

Identifying the "Added Value" the benefits as perceived by the employer in hiring an individual using IE as the support provider and the social differentiation and positioning this provides for the company The Mountain Model

Strategic Partnership and Shared Interest : "Win-Win" situation and a partnership based on shared interested The Mountain Model Identifying the "Added Value" the benefits as perceived by the employer in hiring an individual using IE as the support provider and the social differentiation and positioning this provides for the company Filling a need Providing a response to the basic needs (instrumental) of the employer.

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