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BEST BUDDIES JOBS PROGRAM
BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL
Best Buddies Mission Programs Jobs Program Program Breakdown Benefits Employment Partners Conclusion
BEST BUDDIES JOBS PROGRAM
Agenda
BEST BUDDIES MISSION
Global Volunteer Movement
“Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates
opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).”
“In the business to put ourselves out of business”
Social integration of IDD without advocates
Seven programs address acceptance throughout a lifetime
Best Buddies Middle Schools Best Buddies High Schools Best Buddies Colleges Best Buddies e-Buddies Best Buddies Citizens Best Buddies Ambassadors Best Buddies Jobs
BEST BUDDIES PROGRAMS
Accomplishing our mission
Best Buddies Jobs furthers the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the community through supported employment. Our focus is on developing competitive, integrated jobs that allow participants to earn an income, pay taxes, and work in an
environment alongside their peers in the community, leading to full inclusion and self independence. Best Buddies Jobs conducts a person centered approach with each
participant. We work with the individual to ultimately achieve their personal employment goals. We provide coaching in essential job and interviewing skills, and once a job is
secured, we assist with on-the-job training. Job placement for participants depends on the factors such as their skill and abilities, location, and vocational preference. Once fully
adjusted to their job, we continue supporting participants with jobs in coaching for continued career development. We pride ourselves on developing jobs in professional
environments. Our employers range from some of the top law firms and talent agencies to well-known retail businesses and luxury hotels.
The President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities has recognized Best
Buddies Jobs as a national model of supported employment focusing on white collar and other
nontraditional employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
BEST BUDDIES JOBS
“A little over 2 years ago, I opened my own law firm after 20+ years in big firms. I’ve ridden the Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge every year since its inception. I wanted to do more for Best Buddies but my prior firms would not support hiring a buddy. In my new firm I wanted to employ people who enjoyed their work and would be a positive influence on firm culture. I felt pretty sure we could find such an employee through Best Buddies.We worked closely with Jake and his team to find the right fit. We talked about job descriptions, allowing things
to take shape and then modifying duties and responsibilities where necessary. A candidate emerged and we hired Susan Goddard. Best Buddies could not have been more helpful in assimilating Susan into the firm. It’s
been a smashing success. Susan provides critical assistance in our information management by scanning documents. She is a key player in clearing out old files and making space for new matters. Filing space is at a
premium so we really need her help. We are lucky to have her. The entire experience has been energizing, motivating, productive and fun. I can’t thank Best Buddies enough for making our firm a better place.”
TESTIMONIALS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYERS:
– Peter Barlow, Partner, Kates & Barlow, PC
“Companies spend a lot of money trying to make employees happy
through different benefit programs and perks. I can tell you unequivocally
that the best thing Kel & Partners has ever done for our employees in the ten
years we have been in business was to hire our Best Buddy, Alosha.
The happiness Alosha brings every single day trumps all the other things
we do for employee happiness. From work at home Fridays to beer on tap
in the office to dogs at work, nothing elevates the happiness level and
ignites more smiles than Alosha. He is a gift to us all and I can’t think
of a company on the planet who shouldn’t hire a Best Buddy.”
– Kel Kelly, Founder & CEO, Kel & Partners
“Eaton Vance will always be grateful to Best Buddies for bringing
Billy O’Brien into our work family. Energetic, hard-working and well-liked,
Billy has become a familiar and welcome face on all 10 floors of our company as
he makes his daily rounds. It is a privilege to work with Billy, and we hope
he spends the rest of his career in the Eaton Vance fold.”
– Jeff Beale, Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer, Eaton Vance Investment Managers
TESTIMONIALS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYERS:
1500 chapters worldwide 50 International Offices Impacts more than 700,000 Presence in each of the 50
U.S. States As a result, people with IDD
Secure rewarding jobs Live on their own Become inspirational leaders Make lifelong friendships
BEST BUDDIES IMPACT
Success to date
2 offices (Boston and Amherst)
93 school-based chapters
17 middle schools 59 high schools 17 colleges
4,700+ participants 57 participants currently
working in integrated employment
BEST BUDDIES IMPACT
Massachusetts Impact
People with IDD achieve their personal employment goals Join rest of community in a work environment Earn income Pay taxes
Encourages work, social interaction, and integration
People with IDD are recognized for their abilities rather than their disabilities
Develop a feeling of self worth
BEST BUDDIES JOBS PROGRAM
Supporting Mission
Over 15 years experience in supported employment Program created in 1994 in Miami Has since expanded to Boston, LA, and Virginia
Over 500 participants have secured employment since the Jobs Program’s inception
Law Firms Government Agencies Retail Stores Financial Companies Hotels Hospitals Sports Teams
BEST BUDDIES JOBS PROGRAM
Supporting Mission
Office Office Support – copying, reception, filing, etc Data Entry Shipping and Receiving Conference Room set-ups
Retail Customer Service – Sales Floor Inventory, Display upkeep Stocking
Service Food and Beverage Servers, Bellboys
Cleaning
COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT
Valuable Resources
Raising Awareness State and government agencies Business partners Corporate sponsors
Prospective employees are actively sought
Employee pool built from Existing Programs State/Government agencies
• MA Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)• Department of Developmental Services
(DDS)
Prospective employees are typically known and have proven themselves
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
Phase 1 – Awareness and Recruitment
Phase
I
•Awareness and Recruitment
Phase II
•Intake and Assessment
Phase III
•Placement
Phase IV
•On the Job Training and Support
Phase V
•Relationship Management
Intake Interviews are conducted by Best Buddies Employment Consultants
Assessment gathers information about prospective employees Work history Skill sets Vocational preference Job interests Family supports
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
Phase 2 – Intake and Assessment
Phase
I
•Awareness and Recruitment
Phase II
•Intake and Assessment
Phase III
•Placement
Phase IV
•On the Job Training and Support
Phase V
•Relationship Management
Best Buddies Employment Consultants act as a staffing agency
Program ensures that prospective employee has appropriate skill set and interests
Model ensures that success is based on long term placement
Best Buddies Jobs Services are provided at no cost to employer
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
Phase 3 – Placement
Phase
I
•Awareness and Recruitment
Phase II
•Intake and Assessment
Phase III
•Placement
Phase IV
•On the Job Training and Support
Phase V
•Relationship Management
Best Buddies Employment Consultants help to ensure a smooth transition
Work one-on-one with employee Break down and analyze job tasks Coach on job responsibilities Develop “natural supports” in
workplace Coaching and supports in place for
duration of employment (10 years and counting in some cases)
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
Phase 4 – On the Job Training and Support
Phase
I
•Awareness and Recruitment
Phase II
•Intake and Assessment
Phase III
•Placement
Phase IV
•On the Job Training and Support
Phase V
•Relationship Management
Best Buddies Employment Consultants continue to manage client relationship
Work with evolving roles Expand program Assist with promoting your
company Corporate philanthropy
Grants Event sponsorships Program support
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
Phase 5 – Relationship Management
Phase
I
•Awareness and Recruitment
Phase II
•Intake and Assessment
Phase III
•Placement
Phase IV
•On the Job Training and Support
Phase V
•Relationship Management
Best Buddies staff committed to mission; success of employee defines program success
Supported Employment Transportation training On the job coaching Individually tailored job training Ongoing support services
Increases work retention Person-centered model
BENEFITS OF JOBS PROGRAM
“Supported Employment”
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
Massachusetts
Jake Laverriere
Jobs Program Supervisor
45 Bromfield Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Office: 617.778.0522
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bestbuddiesma.org
CONTACT INFO
MA Jobs Program