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PartnershipsPartnershipsandand
CollaborationsCollaborations
Strategic Service Delivery ComponentDisability Employment Initiative
The following chart highlights the core elements associated with this service delivery component and includes the names of the states that will be implementing this approach:
Access the following link to learn what each DEI project proposed in their statement of work around this component: http://dei-ideas.org/chapter2-1/page8a_pandc.cfm
New York Alaska Kansas Virginia Maine Illinois
Strategies
Coordination across multiple systems/programsEstablishing and implementing coordination plans and
strategies for partnershipsOutreach
Co-location and integration in One-Stop Career CentersLeveraging of available funds, resources and organizational expertise
Generic and disability-specific partnersNo Wrong Door approach
Integrated case management and reporting systems across agencies
New Jersey
Collaboration is….
A mutually beneficial relationship which involves people from different sectors of the community joining together to achieve a common goal.
Involves joint planning and shared resources, funding & accountability.
Occurs through shared understanding of issues, open communication, mutual trust & tolerance of differing points of view.
The most intensive level of partnership.
Collaboration is not …
Co-location of two or more service providers in the same office, without effective integration of programs/services
One person’s design or strategy
Compromise or consensus
Simply a one-way or two-way information exchange (nor does it imply supervision)
Fostering Systems Collaboration
Communication: Meet with leaders of local organizations & listen for shared goals
Building Trust: Invite persons with disabilities & providers to One-Stop workshops, tours, orientations & assistive technology demonstrations
Participation: Represent One-Stop’s commitment to collaboration by participating in other events, networking groups & consumer advisory councils
Establishing Partnerships – State Level
Office of Workforce Investment/ Workforce Commission
Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Labor Social Security
Administration Department of Education Department of
Transportation Housing and Urban
Development
State Medicaid Office Dept of Health & Human
Services Governor’s Commission o
People with Disabilities Advocacy Organizations Faith-based & Community -
based Organizations Disability Program
Navigators Disability Resource
Coordinators Individuals with Disabilities
Establishing Partnerships – Local Level
Independent Living Center(s) Community Work Incentives
Coordinator (CWIC) Adult Literacy Programs Community Colleges - Offices for
Students with Disabilities Veterans Counselors Older Workers Programs Employment Networks Community-Based Providers (Job
Developers, Job Coaches, Service Coordinators, etc)
TANF Counselors
Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) Executive Staff
Representative from the Business Sector
One-Stop Career Center Director, Manager, WIA Counselor & Business Service Staff
Vocational Rehabilitation Commission for the Blind &
Visually-Impaired Commission for the Deaf &
Hard-of-Hearing Department of Mental Health Department of Mental
Retardation
Possible Roadblocks to Collaboration
Lack of relationship building & trust Lack of common interest & values Lack of purpose, mission & goals Lack of leadership Lack of communication; unclear about each other’s roles Lack of resources & time The fear of loss of position, power & resources Lack of an investment culture-we don't always think about
the future (we are here & now focused, crisis oriented)
The Role of DRCs
Competencies needed to Establish Effective Partnerships:Ability to analyze needs of customers and
workforce systemKnowledge of potential partners and their
organizations/servicesAbility to negotiate and communicateAbility to share decision makingAbility to develop performance measures
Benefits of Strategic Partnerships
Leverage strengthsShare responsibilityGain competenciesIncrease potential for innovationEnhance competency setsIncrease organizational visibility
References
Virginia Commonwealth University - Worksupport.com (2005) Developing Collaborative Community Partnerships, Interagency Collaboration http://www.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/techlink/courses/InteragencyC/contents.htm
Butterworth, J., Foley, S., & Metzel, D. (2001). Developing interagency agreements: Four questions to consider. The Institute Brief, 11 (1). Boston: Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston.
Rick Dove, (1998) Collaboration: Are More Heads Better? Paradigm Shift International