1. Introduction of Team Members
DR. DAVISON Introduces team
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2. History
Kristin Strange will talk about history and initial site development
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3. Industry Sectors Healthcare Banks/Finance Universities Government
Manufacturing
Distribution Centers
Retail
Hotel
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Kristin – Site development
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4. 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
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5. Medical Center of Lewisville Interns
Video
Kristin will intro video H h
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6.
Nicole
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7. 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
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8. 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”
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Nicole

9. 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
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Nicole
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10. 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
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Nicole
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11. 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.
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Kristin
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12. 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
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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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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
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Marcia
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18. 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
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19. Success Story: Employed by Denton Regional in the EVS Dept.
Marcia
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20. Success Story: Accepted into the NCTC Sterile Processing Tech program
Marcia
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21. Employment Accommodation: Check list
Marcia
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22. Employment Accommodation: Pictures of items for IV tray in ER
Marcia
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23. Employment Accommodation: Enlarging Print
Dale
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24. Internship Example:
PCT Assistant
Dale
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25. Meets Production (300 files a day) and Accuracy (98%) Quota
Internship Example: Environmental Services
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27. 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
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28. 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
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