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DuPage One Stop Services

DuPage One Stop Services . Career Resource Center Access to quality jobs Job Search Resources Career Planning Assistance Unemployment Insurance Job Training Assistance Youth Programs. Parents Alliance Employment Project. A partner within the IETC

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DuPage One Stop Services

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  1. DuPage One Stop Services • Career Resource Center • Access to quality jobs • Job Search Resources • Career Planning Assistance • Unemployment Insurance • Job Training Assistance • Youth Programs

  2. Parents Alliance Employment Project • A partner within the IETC • A non-profit agency that matches qualified persons with disabilities to employment opportunities in a wide variety of businesses. • Integration and independence

  3. DuPage Pilot ProjectWorkforce Investment Grant“Shared Visions” • “Using a team approach to improve the employment experiences of individuals with hidden disabilities”

  4. Community Outreach • Developing strong relations and a support network among human service community providers • Introduction to the IETC resources and services • Maintaining open and effective communication lines • Seamless service delivery model

  5. Referral Process • Identify customer • Perform screening tool • Refer to IETC • Refer to ORS • Initial Interview -Identifying barriers and goals • Team approach meeting • Review and follow-up

  6. Identifying Support Systems • Basic Needs • Clothing, food, childcare, transportation • Disability Assistance • Assisted living, adaptive technology • Counseling Services • Psychological assessment • Employment related services • Vocational assessments, job developing, coaching • Education • Literacy training, college information, GED Preparation

  7. Aimstar Services • Strengths and weaknesses determined in initial assessment • Individualized program developed toward weaknesses • Built on mastery of core skills • Fluency and measurement

  8. IETC Staff Disability Awareness Training • Introduction to grant • Presentation and review of screening tools • Referral process review • Mental health and learning disability training workshops

  9. Screening Tool • Tool to assist counselors in cases of suspected hidden disability • Informal assessment for learning and/or mental health disability • Questionnaire includes verbal interaction and observation

  10. Measurement Outcome • Designed to track referrals and progress of the project • # of customers referred to the project • # of customers determined eligible for services • # of eligible customers agreed to participate • Customer referred to Office of Rehabilitation Services • Perform initial interview • Identify barriers/goals • Develop team • Identify and utilize resources • Become employed • Retain job for 3 months

  11. Developing Best Practices • Measuring and assessing the impact of the project -Role of steering committee -Role of partners/community based organizations

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