Chapter 12 .Job Placement
Job seeking Skills Training Sources of Job Leads- Internet, informal sources such as private communication channels, friends , relatives and inquiries from other people with disabilities who are currently working. Employment Rights- The employer must identify the essential job functions in the job description so that the applicant can have a basic understanding of what is required. The applicant is not required to disclose the presence of a disability during the interview. Employers are not held responsible for providing accommodations if they are not notified of such needs by the applicant. Employer Expectations- Some employers hold negative attitudes towards people with disabilities. Through contact with employers the job seeker with a disabilities can learn more about what an employer look for in prospective employees. Organization of the job search- A schedule of job hunting activities such as developing a list of companies, marking the locations on a map, identifying public transportation routes, planning the itinerary for the day. Completion of job application forms- Completing the items neatly, accurately and within the space provided, prepare your work and education information on index cards in advance, job seeker should request the employer to mail a copy to the their house. Job interviewing training- Knowing the protocol on how to start the interview , describe work related skills , describing education and work related skills, discussing accommodation needs. Instruction should be provided on appropriate appearance, attitude, and behavior for the job interview. Supervised practice in Job seeking- Ongoing support and practice for the job. discussing experiences and providing encouragement for continuing the search. The accommodation request process - The applicant is required to inform the interviewer of the need for an accommodation during the hiring process.
(ESPA)= Employment Seeking Preparation and Activity contains the protocol required to teach job seeking behaviors on an individual, self help basis - determine job suitability -assess occupational assests -prepare resume- perform in a job interview -secure a job. (MRC)= Minneapolis Rehabilitation Center- Is a job readiness center that Developed a 2 day job seeking skills training program. This job readiness clinic contained: Instruction on where to find jobleads preparation of personal resumes an exercise on filling out employment applications Role played employment interviews
Trainer Familiarity with no job market- The job skills trainer must be familiar with the local job market such as the skill demands of the job, types of accommodations, pay scales, fringe benefits, supervisory practices, locations of jobs and accessibility of work sites.
Job interview training Compltion of Job Applications evaluation includes medical psychological and patient assessment.
