Workplace Skills Group Autism & Asperger Connections 9/7/13
Welcome!
Today’s Agenda 1:00-1:15 – Welcome/Introductions 1:15-1:25 – Agenda Review 1:25-1:40 – Ground Rules for WS Group 1:40-1:45 – Break 1:45-2:15 – Ground Rules for the Workplace 2:15-2:20 – Break 2:20-2:35 – WS Group Topic Schedule 2:35-2:45 – Assignment for Next Meeting 2:45-2:55 – Q&A / Opens 2:55-3:00 – Wrap-Up
Ground Rules for WS Group RSVP for each meeting – let us know if you can’t make it Show up ready to participate and contribute Sign in at the start of each meeting Limit interruptions (turn off your cell phone, etc.) Don’t keep your thoughts/ideas to yourself – share them! Listen to understand Be open to new ideas Everyone participates – no one dominates Come back from breaks on time Let us know if you have to leave early Have fun! Any others to add?
Break Please be back in 5 minutes
Ground Rules for the Workplace Attire and Appearance Good hygiene Clothing appropriate for job Punctuality Arrive before start time (10-15 minutes) Be ready to work when shift begins Get permission before “clocking in” early
Ground Rules for the Workplace Interaction – Work Colleagues Eye contact Handshake Small talk Interaction – Customers/Clients Greetings Chit-chat?
Interaction Practice
Ground Rules for the Workplace Breaks Short in nature (less than 15 minutes, maybe only 5 minutes) Rules vary by company and job Follow company rules for “clocking-out” Lunch/Dinner May not happen if shift is not 8 hours
Ground Rules for the Workplace Responsibilities Employee must know his/her job requirements Ask if you don’t know or are confused Checklists are OK, in most cases Company Hierarchy Employee – Supervisor – Manager All companies have rules and processes for speaking to a Supervisor or Manager 10
Break Please be back in 5 minutes
WS Group Topic Schedule Proposed topics for 2013-2014: Oct: Job Search 101 Nov: Resume & Cover Letter Development Dec: WS Group Holiday Party (How to Socialize at a Work Party) & Review of Sept-Dec Topics Jan: Effective Workplace Communication Feb: How & When to Disclose Your Diagnosis Mar: Interviewing Skills Apr: Mock Interviews & Review of Jan-Mar topics May: AAC Job Fair with local employers
Assignment for Next Meeting Oct WS Group Topic: Job Search 101 Assignment: Complete the Career Test at http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/ Print out your results and bring them to the October WS Group
Q&A / Opens
Thank you for coming today!