Slide 1 Introduction

Pre-Employment 2015: Vocational Adjustment Training (VAT) for Work Readiness 2015

Part2

Contents

Slide 2 Introduction

Slide 3 Introduction

Slide 4 Introduction

Slide 5 Introduction

Slide 6 Introduction

Slide 7 Exploring the “You” in Work

Slide 8 Exploring the “You” in Work

Slide 9 Exploring the “You” in Work

Slide 10 Exploring the “You” in Work

Slide 11 Question and Answers

Slide 12 Question and Answer

Slide 13 Entering the World of Work

Slide 14 Entering the World of Work

Slide 15 Entering the World of Work

Slide 16 Entering the World of Work

Slide 17 Entering the World of Work

Slide 18 Entering the World of Work

Slide 19 Question and Answers

Slide 20 Question and Answer

Slide 21 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 22 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 23 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 24 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 25 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 26 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 27 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 28 Preparing for a Job Search

Slide 29 Question and Answers

Slide 30 Question and Answer

Slide 31 Question and Answers

Slide 32 Question and Answer

Slide 33 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 34 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 35 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 36 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 37 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 38 Soft Skills for Work Success

Slide 39 Question and Answers

Slide 40 Question and Answer

Slide 41 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 42 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 43 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 44 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 45 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 46 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 47 Soft Skills to Pay the Bills

Slide 48 Question and Answers

Slide 49 Question and Answer

Slide 50 Disability Disclosure

Slide 51 Disability Disclosure

Slide 52 Disability Disclosure

Slide 53 Disability Disclosure

Slide 54 Disability Disclosure

Slide 55 Disability Disclosure

Slide 56 Disability Disclosure

Slide 57 Disability Disclosure

Slide 58 Question and Answer

Slide 59 Question and Answer

Slide 60 Money Smart

Slide 61 Money Smart

Slide 62 Money Smart

Slide 63 Money Smart

Slide 64 Money Smart

Slide 65 Money Smart

Slide 66 Money Smart

Slide 67 Question and Answers

Slide 68 Question and Answer

Slide 69 Public Transportation Training

Slide 70 Public Transportation Training

Slide 71 Public Transportation Training

Slide 72 Public Transportation Training

Slide 73 Public Transportation Training

Slide 74 Public Transportation Training

Slide 75 Public Transportation Training

Slide 76 Question and Answers

Slide 77 Question and Answer

Slide 78 VAT for Work Readiness Fees

Slide 79 VAT for Work Readiness Fees

Slide 80 VAT for Work Readiness

Slide 81 VAT for Work Readiness

Slide 82 End

Slide 83 Thank You

Slide 1 Introduction

Welcome to the Pre-Employment Webinar Series. This is the second webinar in the series.

You must view Part 1 prior to viewing this one which is Part 2. Here is the link to Part 1 in case you need to review: tiny.cc/pevat1

This webinar contains information on the Rehabilitation Policy Manual (RPM) and Standards for Providers (SFP) related to the new Vocational Adjustment Training for Work Readiness services implemented in May and June of 2015.

This is a webinar for both DARS staff and DARS Providers.

The webinar will provide an overview of the new Vocational Adjustment Training for Work Readiness services including:

service definitions,
required outcomes and
forms.

Slide 2 Introduction

This slide lists the Subject Matter Experts for the webinar material. The Subject Matter Experts include:

Sue-Ellen Woodlief

Program Specialist for Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP) and Employment Services

Email address is

Phone number is 512-424-4689.

Best method to contact me is via email.

Erin Wilder

DRS Program Specialist for Transitions Strategies

Office Phone: 512-424-4048

Email best method to contact.

Slide 3 Introduction

This slide lists the narrator assisting in the delivery of the training. His name is Luke Stollings. Please do not contact Luke for policy and procedure questions.

Table of Contents

Slide 4 Introduction

Webinar Topics

This webinar will include the sections listed under part 2.

PART 2

Section 5- Exploring the “You” in Work

Section 6- Entering the World of Work

Section 7 - Preparing for the Job Search

Section 8- Soft Skills for Work Success

Section 9- Soft Skills to Pay the Bills—Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success

Section 10- Disability Disclosure

Section 11- Money Smart– A Financial Education

Section 12- Public Transportation Training

Section 13- VAT for Work Readiness Fees

Slide 5 Introduction

This slide lists the sections of the Rehabilitation Policy Manual and Standards for Providers that will be referenced in this webinar. You may find it helpful to print these out prior to the watching the webinar.

RPM Section

8.5 Vocational Adjustment Trainings (VAT) for Work Readiness

SFP Section

2.8 Vocational Adjustment Training for Work Readiness

Table of Contents

Slide 6 Introduction

There are 9 DARS forms used in the New VAT- Work Readiness Training services. A referral will be used for all the services and a specific form for each new VAT service. On the screen you will find a list of the forms. Later in the webinar we will review the form template that was used to create the forms for each new VAT service and we will discuss how each form is different.

The forms listed on the slide are:

DARS3121, VAT Work Readiness Training Referral
DARS3122, VAT Explore the “You” in Work
DARS3123, VAT Soft Skills for Work Success
DARS3124, VAT Soft Skills to Pay the Bills—Mastering Soft Skills for Work Place Success
DARS3125, VAT Entering the World of Work
DARS3126, VAT Preparing for the Job Search Training
DARS3132, VAT Disability Disclosure Training
DARS3133, VAT Money Smart—A Financial Education Training
DARS3134, VAT Public Transportation Training

A link to the handouts can be found in the webinar at the paperclip button at the bottom of the screen; or at links found on the DARS-DRS Standards for Providers webpage located at or on the DARS internal Customized Employment Services webpage (not available for providers).

Slide 7 Exploring the “You” in Work

Section 5- Exploring the “You” in Work

Slide 8 Exploring the “You” in Work

VAT-Exploring the “You” in Work:

Allows a consumer to gain instruction to assist in understanding their own work personalities, interests, values and transferable skills.
Allows the consumer to complete self-assessments, participate in individual and group discussions and activities, and apply the information learned to improve their employability.
Is provided individually or in a group setting with a maximum ratio of 1 Vocational Adjustment Trainer to 6 participants.

Table of Contents

Slide 9 Exploring the “You” in Work

This VAT-Exploring the “You” in Work table lists the 4 required modules outlined in the curriculum.

Work Personality - which is defined as when a consumer is able to identify his/her basic work personality and demonstrate an understanding of how ones work personality impacts employment.
Work Interests - which is defined as when a consumer is able to identify his or her work interests and demonstrate an understanding of how ones work interests impact employment.
Work Values - which is defined as the consumer is able to identify his/her work values and demonstrate an understanding of how work values impact employment.
Identification of Transferable Skills - which is defined as a consumer is able to identify his/her transferable skills and demonstrate an understanding how transferable skills impacts employment.

This service is geared for transition students and general VR consumers who have very limited or no understanding about their own work personalities, interests, values and transferable skills and are not able to complete exercises or homework assignments on their own.

Slide 10 Exploring the “You” in Work

The Vocational Adjustment Trainer must ensure the following are achieved for any consumer they invoice:

Attendance record must be maintained and indicate at least 10 hours of face-to-face training for each consumer;
Training provided to the consumer included:

4 required modules outlined in the curriculum

1 required Extension Activity

Journaling Activities

Vocational Adjustment Trainer must complete the DARS3122, Explore the You in Work Training, documenting the consumer’s abilities and challenges.

Table of Contents

Slide 11 Question and Answers

Question and Answer

This is a Multiple Choice Question to test your knowledge.

Which of the following statements is not true for VAT-Exploring the “You” in Work service?

It is a required service for all DARS consumers.
It allows a consumer to gain instruction to assist them in understanding their own work personalities, interests, values and transferable skills.
It allows the consumer to complete self-assessment, participate in individual and group discussions and activities, and apply the information learned to improve their employability.

Please pause the webinar, answer the question, and resume the webinar to check your answer.

Slide 12 Question and Answer

The answer is A.

VAT-Exploring the “You” in Work service is not a required service for all DARS consumers.

Slide 13 Entering the World of Work

Section 6: Entering the World of Work

Slide 14 Entering the World of Work

VAT-Entering the World of Work

Allows a consumer to gain knowledge and skills related to work place expectations, rules and laws.
Is provided individually or group setting with a maximum ratio of 1 Vocational Adjustment Trainer to 6 participants.

Table of Contents

Slide 15 Entering the World of Work

In the next 3 slides we will review the content of each of the 3 required modules outlined in the curriculum.

Health and Safety in the Work Setting includes:

OSHA;
Safe working conditions;
Hazards that can be unsafe work conditions;
Taking responsibility for your own health and safety;
Disclosing illness or injuries to your employer;
Rules about disclosing your disability to an employer;
Explaining disability support needs in terms employers understand;
Employer’s responsibilities and rights to manage workplace risks including the health and safety of employees;
Employer’s responsibility to provide employees with the information, instruction and training they need to do their job safely and without damaging their health;
Harassment;
Workers compensation.

Slide 16 Entering the World of Work

Work Rules and Expectations include:

Attendance and promptness;
Use of telephones and electronic devices;
Confidentiality;
Drug and alcohol policies for employees;
Employee identification;
Workplace privacy;
Dress codes;
Breaks and meals;
Illness;
Supervisor’s roles;
Worker rights;
Employer rights;
Reasonable accommodations;
Requesting accommodations from employer.

Table of Contents

Slide 17 Entering the World of Work

Employer Benefits, Payroll and Paycheck Basics include:

W-4;
I-9 and required supporting documentation;
How to read a pay statement and pay check;
Employer handbooks;
Wage deductions;
Texas employee rights;
Types of employer benefits (health/dental/life insurance, a 401(k) plan, retirement, leave);
Time off.

Slide 18 Entering the World of Work

The Vocational Adjustment Trainer must ensure the following are achieved for any consumer they invoice:

Attendance record must be maintained to indicate at least 10 hours of face-to-face training for each consumer;
Training provided to the consumer included:

4 required modules outlined in the curriculum
1 required Extension Activity
Journaling Activities offered

Vocational Adjustment Trainer must complete the DARS3125, Entering the World of Work documenting the consumer’s abilities and challenges.

Slide 19 Question and Answers

Question and Answer

This is a multiple Choice Question to test your knowledge.

Entering the Word of Work curriculum allows a consumer to:

Gain knowledge and skills related to work place expectations, rules and laws.
Learn about employer benefits, payroll and paycheck basics.
Learn about Health and Safety in the Work Setting.
All the above.
None of the above.

Please pause the webinar, answer the question, and resume the webinar to check your answer.

Slide 20 Question and Answer

The answer is D, all of the above.

The entering the World of Work curriculum allows a consumer to gain knowledge and skills related to work place expectations, rules and laws, to learn about employer benefits, payroll and paycheck basics, and to learn about Health and Safety in the Work Setting.

Slide 21 Preparing for a Job Search

Preparing for a Job Search

This service is for Pre-ETS DARS consumers only.

Table of Contents

Slide 22 Preparing for a Job Search

Preparing for a Job Search teaches all the skills that are also taught in Bundled Job Placement and therefore if Bundled Job Placement is purchased at a later date, the fee for VAT Preparing for the Job Search must be subtracted from Benchmark A of the Bundled Job Placement Service. In ReHabWorks you will find a specification for Benchmark A Bundled Job Placement with the reduction.

VAT Preparing for the Job Search

Allows a consumer to gain the skills necessary to obtain employment in entry-level positions,
Focuses on developing the skills essential for preparing for a job search, and
Can be provided individually or in a group setting with a maximum ratio of 1 Vocational Adjustment Trainer to 6 participants.

Slide 23 Preparing for a Job Search

In the next 5 slides we will review the content of each of the 8 required modules outlined in the curriculum.

Exploring Jobs with the Occupational Outlook Handbook Training includes:

Industries at a glance
Occupational finder
Occupational facts for career interest(s) including the following-

summary
what they do and/or Career Videos
work environment
how to become one
pay
job outlook
similar occupations

On the second row of the table, you will find the collection of consumer’s employment data training. Use the DARS1890, Employment Data Sheet to collect and organize all the information that will be required to complete an accurate application, résumé, and reference sheet.

Table of Contents

Slide 24 Preparing for a Job Search

Job Application Training includes:

overview of the Job Application process;
overview of the application types such as paper, website, and kiosk;
how to identify appropriate responses to questions on job applications;
how to write clear descriptive responses to questions;
how to ensure your job application is free of spelling and grammar errors;
strategies for addressing employment barriers such as gaps in employment history; criminal background history, or limited work experience;
personality tests; and
an overview of the different types of pre-employment screenings questionnaires and/or testing such as aptitude tests, skills, literacy, personality, medical, and drug tests, as well as background checks to identify work history, criminal back ground and credentials.

Slide 25 Preparing for a Job Search

Resume Training includes:

An overview of resume content detailing a person’s education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments that are used to apply for some jobs;
Review of the different types of résumés used: chronological, functional, combination, or targeted; and
Creation of a resume for the consumer’s personal education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.

Creating an “elevator” speech training includes:

Creating a 30-60 second speech that summarizes why you are a good job candidate including:

Who are you?
What are your skills, accomplishments and work experiences?
What are you passionate about?
What/how do your key strengths bring value to potential employers?
What are you looking for?
Why are you the perfect candidate?

Practicing and perfecting the ”elevator” speech.

Table of Contents

Slide 26 Preparing for a Job Search

Interview Training includes:

an overview of the interview process;
an overview of the interview types, for example, screening, telephone, panel and/or group, behaviorally based, case, situational or technical;
how to research a business and position;
how to identify questions to ask the business when interviewing;
identification of typical interview questions asked by the business for the industry of the consumer’s employment goal(s) and how to answer them effectively;
strategies for “tricky” questions to address employment barriers such as gaps in work history, criminal background history, limited work experience, etc.;
instruction in personal grooming and presentation, including body language required for an effective interview; and
“mock” interviews to ensure that the consumer can effectively interview after learning the required skills.

Slide 27 Preparing for a Job Search

Written Correspondence Training includes:

Overview of written correspondence used with job searching;
How to create cover letters for applications/resumes;
How to create thank you letters following employer correspondence or meetings;
Email – when and how to use written correspondence;

On the next row, Reference Training includes:

An overview of professional and personal employment references;
How to request a person be a professional and personal employment reference;
How to provide professional and personal employment references to potential employers.

Table of Contents

Slide 28 Preparing for a Job Search

The Vocational Adjustment Trainer must ensure the following are achieved for any consumer they invoice:

Attendance record must be maintained that indicates at least 20 hours of face-to-face training for each consumer;
Training provided to the consumer included:

8 required modules outlined in the curriculum
4 required Extension Activities
Journaling Activities offered

Vocational Adjustment Trainer must complete the DARS3126, Preparing for the Job Search documenting the consumer’s abilities and challenges.

Slide 29 Question and Answers