3. Over 34,000 people served in Coops of which, more than 4,000 cases resulted in successful employment closures annually.

4. Mental Health Coops Transition Partnership Programs (High School) Coops WorkAbility II (Adult School) Coops WorkAbility III (Community College) Coops WorkAbility IV (State University ) Coops 24 108 6 27 12 County Welfare To Work Coops 2 California DOR 3 rd Party Cooperative Program Partners

5. Title IV of the Workforce Investment Act (1998) re-authorizes The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and requires DOR to collaborate with partner agencies.

6. Third Party Agreements State and local agreements where public partner agency contributes the non-federal share (match) Most negotiated and administered locally Determine the need Collaborative Services provides technical assistance, program evaluation, training, statewide statistics, and administration of state level agreements

7. Combines and maximizes existing community resources Creates a network of resources easily accessible to consumers Creates new vocational services Builds community partnerships Prevents duplication of services

8. Why do we collaborate with Public and Private Non- Profit Agencies?  Agreed upon referral system controls number and quality of referrals  Shared Assessments  Shared Case Management and reporting  Allows DOR to draw down unmatched federal VR funds  Funds DOR Rehabilitation Counselor/Team and support services positions  Funds case service dollars used to purchase services for consumers  Better outcomes

9. We have mutual consumers/students Shared responsibility for vocational planning Team approach to services which is more effective Shared Case Management Creates new VR services for their students Opportunity to create or develop a best or exemplary practice(s) Enhanced job placement and development approaches Maximizes scarce resources of both agencies Enhanced relationship with DOR

10. Services will be provided by a third-party TPP cooperative agreement Vocational services Coordinated services/activities Services/activities both pre and in plan Outcome oriented process Designed to promote transition from school to post school activities Ultimate goal--EMPLOYMENT 9

11. Services that can be provided in this new category:  Transition Vocational Evaluation  Pre and in plan Vocational Instruction (Employment Preparation)  Paid and unpaid Work Experience, pre and in plan  Job Development, Placement, and Follow-up  Non Supported Employment Job Coaching 10

12.  Services based on individual student’s need and informed choice  Transition services are not CRD certified or CARF accredited 11

13. Program Match Federal Funds DOR Budget FTE- Rehab Team Unit Case Service Dollars DOR Budget FTE- Rehab Team Unit Case Service Dollars TPP Service Budget

14. Public agencies provide the non-federal share. ◦ Cash Match: 21.3% ◦ Certified Time Match: 25%  Allowable costs – new costs to agency directly tied to contract services  DOR cannot contract for mandated or otherwise provided services

15. $400,000 Total Program Budget Service Budget Personnel - $120,000 Operating - $22,857 Indirect (5%) - $7,143 Total = $150,000 Certified Budget Total = $100,000 DOR Budget 1.0 FTE – Rehab Team Unit ($110,377.) $39,623 Case Service Dollars Total = $150,000

16. Services must constitute a new, expanded reconfigured service Vocational rehabilitation focused Limited to DOR applicants/consumers only Programs must be administered and monitored by DOR DOR State Plan requirements will apply to all services provided under the cooperative agreement – including order of selection CFR 361.28

17. Each Cooperative Agreement identifies a dedicated account of “Case Service Funds” available for Program participants to purchase goods and services beyond what is in the contract

18.  Assessments  Tuition, books and school supplies  Tools, equipment and work clothing  Transportation  Other necessary services that facilitate a successful vocational closure

19.  Negotiate contracts  Monitor contract outcomes/expenditures  Ensure client list accuracy  Quarterly meetings  Invoicing  Dispute resolution/problem solving  Cross-Training

20.  State level monitoring of contract renewal process  State level monitoring of Cooperative Programs budgets  Program Evaluation  Technical Assistance and Training

21.  Coops accounts for 33% of all DOR successful closures  Coop cost per placement is 35% less than base

22. EXEMPLARY PROGRAM COMPONENTS OR PRACTICES

23. 1. Dynamic Internship Program  The internship training sites are located at: ◦ Pacific View Mall ◦ Medical Center ◦ Crown Plaza Beach Hotel  The mentors provide invaluable experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting  The student/consumer is enrolled in the internship class and earns high school credits  This internship program is a provides students/consumers the opportunity to gain knowledge about work environments, work behaviors, soft skills and life skills

24. 2. Technology in the Workplace  Using iPads and iTouches on the job  Enhance consumers learning  Adapting to the essential functions of the job  Increases the student’s/consumers confidence

25. 3. Parent Facilitator  Supports the parents  Acts as an educational resource regarding TPP  Single point of contact for parents questions or need.  Navigating agency bureaucracy can be a complex task for anyone.

26. 4. Annual Senior Transition Resource Day  Provides students with knowledge about ◦ local community colleges ◦ vocational training programs ◦ employment resources ◦ other community resources which are available  The event is held at Community College  Keynote presentation on setting goals and decision making.  Incorporated twenty-five guest presenters and five break-out sessions

27. 5. Boot Camp  Successfully providing Boot Camp to TPP students/consumers  Usually 4 to 5 days long in the Summer  Provides job seeking skills (Employment Preparation)  Provides industrial tours and on-site interviews with employers

29. Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is process Working together is success