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Vocational Rehabilitation In The Region Of Cologne. Overview. The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne Introducing the BTZ Cologne Introducing a few more projects Discussion. The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne. Integration into the workplace.
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Vocational Rehabilitation In The Region Of Cologne September 2011 Annett Schellenberg
Overview • The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne • Introducing the BTZ Cologne • Introducing a few more projects • Discussion Annett Schellenberg
The 15 functions of job integration in Cologne Integration into the workplace Preparation for vocational rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Annett Schellenberg
Vocational Training Centre Cologne (BTZ) September 2011 Annett Schellenberg
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]) 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.) Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Organizational structure BTZ Berufliche Bildung Köln GmbH Associates: Rheinische Stiftung für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Berufliche Integration Psychiatrische Hilfsgemeinschaft Rheinland e.V Administration: Employee Trainee Data security officer Management QMB QB Employment coach Business division: BTZ Head of psychological service Head of educational service Head of psychological service Head of K3 Division • 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 Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
The way to the BTZ I • Consultation in a psychiatric institution • Informational meeting in the BTZ • Initial counselling • Informational discussions in the training divisions Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
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 Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Leading Principles II • Individualised approach, orientated at specific needs • Career specific orientation • Support by a multi-disciplinary team • Career advisors • Vocational therapists • Social pedagogues Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Leading Principles III • Cooperation with the relevant external supporters of the participants (systemic view) • Participation and self-determination of the participants Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Training the employee role Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
The requirements of work Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Action level Reflection level The requirements of work Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
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 Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
N= 147 employment Sheltered workshops (WfbM) Whereabouts after the training in 2010 Annett Schellenberg Introducing the BTZ
Other examples of projects in Cologne • DEKRA Akademie • Ferry4You Career entry training Annett Schellenberg Introducing a few more projects
Criteria • Duration: 6-12 months • Target audience: • Long-term unemployed youths / young adults • Psychiatric diagnosis, social challenges • Referral by social employment services Annett Schellenberg Introducing a few more projects
Framework and aims • School-like structure & internships • Provision of career orientation • Focus on initial vocational training • Holistic life/work-planning Annett Schellenberg Introducing a few more projects
For Cologne this translates as follows…. Annett Schellenberg
2010 N=110 Annett Schellenberg
Whereabouts of all 2010 finishers with job integration as their goal N= 53 employment Annett Schellenberg