Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Job CorpsGeneral Information
Established in 1964 Serves approximately 70,000
students per year at more than 120 centers/campuses across the country
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Job Corps Costs
Administration 19.7%
Medical Care 5.7%
Outreach/Intake 4.4%
Transportation 1.3%
Social Skills 21.3%
Vocational Training 14.8%
Meals/Lodging 14.6%
Basic Education 7.4%Allowances 6.8%
OWCP Benefits 0.4%
Placement/Settlement 3.5%
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Office of Job Corps Organization
H ea lth O ffice
D ivis ion o f P rog ram D eve lop m en t D ivis ion o f P rog ram S u p p ort
R O C A Team s
D ivis ion o f P rog ram M g m t & A ccou n tab ility
D ep u ty D irec to r R eg ion a l D irec to rs
N ation a l D irec to r
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National Program Development
•CDSS Program Policy
•.Vocational Training
•.National Training Contractors
•.Academic-Curriculum Development
•.Contextual Academic/Voc Learning
•.Social Skills Training
•.Outreach & Admissions
•.Placement
•.Post Center Services
•.Industry Councils
•.Employability Skills
•.Labor Market Information
•.Health Services
•.School-to-Work
National Program Management
and Accountability
.CDSS Accountability
.Finance and Budget
.Program Review
.OIG/GAO Audits
.GPRA
.Annual Report
.Continuous Improvement Strategies
.National Awards
.Student Complaints/EEO/Significant Incidents
.Data Design & Analysis
.Student Feedback Survey/Safety
.Post Placement Data Collection
.Initial 13-week Follow-up
.6/12 Month Follow-up
.Mathematica Study
National Program Support
.CDSS Support
.Architecture & Engineering Support
.Vocational Equipment/VST Support
.Center Expansion
.Data Center
.Procurement
.Small Business Integration
.CCC - Interagency Liaison
.Capacity Building
.Student Benefits/Transportation/Child Care
.FOIA/Privacy Act
.Management Information System Library
.Job Corps Directives System
.Hall of Fame, Scholarships
.Safety & Health
.Community Connections
Office of Job Corps
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Job Corps Health Office Organization
R eg ion a l D irec to rs
R eg ion a l H ea lth C on su ltan ts
H ea lth S u p p ort C on trac to r H IV , D ru g , C h lam yd ia Tes tin g C on trac to r
N u rse C on su ltan t
U n it C h ie f
N a tion a l P rog ram D eve lop m en t D irec to r
N ation a l D irec to r
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Job Corps Administration
Department of Labor develops policy and regulatory guidance
Regional Office (RO) awards contracts, provides oversight, monitoring, and TA
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Job Corps Administration
National Health Office handles national health issues; provides direction in health matters to ROs; monitors health and wellness programs
Health Support contractor provides TA to ROs/centers through regional health consultants (RHCs), provides technical support to National Health Office
RHCs conduct center assessments, provide technical assistance to center staff, and conduct trainings to center health staff at health support contractor’s direction
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Center Health and Wellness Programs
Center health and wellness team members
Quality assurance on center Center assessments
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Wellness Philosophy
Redefining roles of health providers
Ensuring use of wellness terminology
Using TQM/CQI approaches to ensure program quality and effectiveness
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Important Resources—Policy and Requirements
Handbook (PRH) Provides JC community with policy on all
aspects of JC operations—from eligibility criteria through placement
PRH Chapter 5, Health Program—Provides policy on ensuring students receive health services, support, and education that will enhance their employability and encourage and maintain a healthy lifestyle
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PRH Basic Health Services
Cursory health evaluation including cursory oral exam and medical history (within 48 hours)
Entrance physical exam and review of medical history (within 14 days)
Laboratory testing (within 48 hours) Immunizations Case management of chronic health
problems Mandatory oral exam by center dentist
(between 45th and 75th day)
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Important Resources—Health Directives
PRH Change Notice—contains new or revised policy with instructions to delete, replace or add pages
Program Instruction—One-time announcement requiring a specific response/action (e.g., survey)
Information Notice—One-time announcement not requiring a specific action (e.g., meeting/conference announcement)
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Important Resources
Technical Assistance Guides (TAGs)—contain guidelines, suggestions, and examples for implementing policy/programs
COPs Program Assessment Guide
(PAG)—contains information on the center assessment process
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Minimum Program Components
Assessment Intervention Counseling Relapse Prevention Prevention and Education
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Assessment
All students positive at entry Other students as stated in
GOP, at TEAP discretion Assessment tool, TEAP choice All assessments documented in
health record
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Intervention
Intervention plans based on assessment
NA, AA, ACOA Group/individual counseling Recreation involvement
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Counseling
Group/individual based on intervention plan
Assessment of ongoing effectiveness
Documentation in health record of all sessions
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Relapse Prevention
Students with history of drug use receive relapse prevention
Methods used are determined by the needs of the population
Documentation of services provided in medical record
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Prevention and Education
Provide AOD information during Wellness classes Work readiness classes Dorm meetings Vocation classrooms safety
meetings
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Health and Wellness Staff
Assist with sample collection for drug testing, as needed
Refer students to TEAP when AOD use is suspected
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Basic Education and Vocation
Meet with education and vocation staff to: Discuss suspicious behavior
identification and referral Provide AOD information related
to employment
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Center Mental HealthConsultant
Request student evaluations Discuss case management Support students with dual
diagnosis
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Center Standards Officer
Process referrals when students violate the ZT policy
Assist with the development of appropriate sanctions
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Counselors Refer students to counseling groups;
stress management, anger control, and peer resistance groups
Driver’s Education Instructor Provide AOD information at driver’s
education classes Health and Wellness Instructor
Be a guest speaker at sessions related to AOD information
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Workplace Readiness Coordinator Introduce TEAP during orientation
Personnel Manager Schedule center staff for AOD policy
training and document in personnel file Placement Specialist
Enforce the concept of fitness for work during exit phase
Recreation Staff Assist with provision of alternate leisure-
time activities
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Reporting Provide information on the number and
results of alcohol tests for alcohol testing report
Testing Integrity Use proper chain-of-custody principles Assist with staff training in use of AOD
testing supplies Bloodborne Pathogen Plan
Ensure compliance with plan
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Center Committees
Meet with center committees as requested
Meet with student government health and wellness committee
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Continuous Quality Improvement
Use of student satisfaction surveys
Conduct continuous evaluation of program success
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Special Programs
Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) Assist in developing program and
implement as required in PRH