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Employment First Rule
Ohio Dept. of Developmental
Disabilities
Division of Policy and Strategic Direction
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Employment First
Employment Services as a 1st Option for individuals
regardless of level of disability
Employment First not
Employment Only
Employment First is not a program, plan, or a
service, it is a philosophy
*46 States with Employment 1st Action
*Ohio 1 of 5 states with Exec. Order and Law
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Ohio Dept. of MHAS
DD Council of Ohio
Ohio Dept. of DD
Ohio Dept. of Education
Ohio Dept. of Medicaid
Opp. for Ohioans with Disabilities
Ohio Dept. of JFS
Employment First Executive Order March 2012
Advisory Committeeand
Taskforce Creation
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5123.022 of the Ohio Revised Code
“It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities be directed at community employment. Every individual with a developmental disability is presumed capable of community employment.
Employment First
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5123.022
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“.…all people with developmental disabilities are presumed capable of community employment.”
Employment First
https://doddportal.dodd.ohio.gov/rules/ineffect/Documents/5123-2-2-05%20Effective%202014-04-01.pdf
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Employment First Administrative Rule Language Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment.
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Person-Centered Planning Process
• All working-age adults• One planning process –
not separate• Discover a person’s
unique strengths, interests, abilities, preferences, resources, and desired outcomes
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Person-Centered Planning Process
Designed to help each person discover:• Where do I want to
work?• What do I like to do?• What am I good at?• What are my goals?
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Employment First Administrative Rule Language Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment.
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How does it work?
Person Centered Planning
Employment Goal
Place on the Path to
Employment
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Every individual of working age takes part in a person-centered planning process to identify their desired employment outcome and their place on the path to community employment.
Employment First Administrative Rule Language
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Path to Employment
http://www.ohioemploymentfirst.org/view.php?nav_id=63
Developed in partnership with self-advocacy groups, this publication explains the Employment First Rule for all audiences, and can be a useful tool in the person-centered planning process. Order at ohioemploymentfirst.org
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Path to Employment
I have a job but would like a better one or to move up.1
• Individualized employment services may include:
• Follow-along
• Job coaching
• Natural support facilitation
• Skill development
• Education and training • Job development and placement for career
advancement
Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support
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Path to Employment
• Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation
• Individualized employment services may include:
• Career Exploration
• Community-based assessment
• Skill development
• Job development
• Job coaching
• Retention
Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support
I want a job! I need help to find one.2
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Path to Employment
I’m not sure about work. I need help to learn more. 3
• Awareness of employment support services
• Meetings with peers who are employed
• Family meetings
• Interviewing formal and informal support network
• Learning from authentic experiences
• Exploring the multiple benefits of employment
• Addressing individual concerns
• Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation, if appropriate
Career Planning, Career Profile Development, Benefits Counseling and Support
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Path to Employment
• Awareness of employment support services
• Meetings with peers who are employed
• Family meetings
• Interviewing formal and informal support network
• Learning from authentic experiences
• Exploring the multiple benefits of employment
• Addressing individual concerns
Career planning, Career profile development, Benefits counseling and support
I don’t want to work, but I may not know enough about it. 4
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Changing Expectations
Young people with developmental disabilities will learn about employment options and planning during their school years.
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Changing Expectations
A new expectation that community employment, i.e, competitive employment that takes place in an integrated setting, is the preferred outcome for working-age adults with developmental disabilities.
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-Ohioemploymentfirst.org
-jobguide.ohioemploymenfirst.org
-oh.db101.org
Available Resources
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Susie’s Story
- 30 year old woman who had some previous community work experience
- Worked in a sheltered workshop for 9 years
- Got customized employment rolling silverware to reflect her strengths
- Able to work above minimum
wage for 12-15 hours a week
- Enjoys it because she feels needed and a part of the work environment
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Jill’s Story
- Worked in a facility based or enclave setting since exiting school
- Was able to volunteer with an animal rescue facility
- Was hired as a dog walker
- Works one hour a week for
above minimum wage
- Working makes her happy and she feels like she is needed by the dogs
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- 25 year old man
- Thought to never be able to maintain employment
- Referred to OOD counselor
- Through Discovery found that he had a great interest in cars
- Was able to find employment detailing taxes and is highly interest in the job
- Earning minimum wage
- Receives ongoing supports
- Has become a part of the work culture
- Has a position that is highly visible in the community
Johnny’s Story
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Questions?
Tom Hess
Office of Policy and Strategic Direction
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Courtney Mullin
Office of Policy and Strategic Direction
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities