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Helping People with Mental illness
become Independent For Over 40 Years
A Community Based Non Profit
www.caminar.org
JOBS PLUS + EDUCATION
Jobs and Education Are Essential Mental Health Services
Empowerment Through Education and Employment
Supported Education Established in 1989 Community collaboration College community
collaborative model
Job Plus Established 1993 DOR est.
grant Joined CO-OP 2001 2009 Became our own Region Jobs Plus is CARF Accredited
and recognized by the State Department of Rehabilitation as one of the States “Best Practices for Supported Employment ”.
Provides services to all disabilities
Provides supported employment & employment with supports
San Mateo County
Clients not screened out on the basis of job readiness, low functioning, substance use, etc.
The desire to work is the best predictor of employment outcomes Competitive employment is the goal What ever it takes attitude Serve all disabilities Person centered-consumer preferences drive the process Seamless delivery system Supports for the life of job
Jobs Plus Approach
County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department of Rehabilitation The Cooperative Program Clinicians/Psychiatrists/Case Managers Local Employers
Partnerships and Collaboration Are Essential
Services Provided by Jobs Plus
Vocational counseling
Vocational assessment in a real work setting
Vocational testing - interest and aptitude testing
Referral for competitive employment
Referral to Supported Education
Social Security benefits counseling
Job seeking skills
Job development and job placement
Job coaching Promote Natural Supports
Fidelity Scale IPS Model New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center
Independent comparison of Jobs Plus Program to New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center IPS Model Fidelity Scale
Scored 12 out of possible 15
Jobs Plus best practices developed overtime based on real world experience
Diagnosis Not Relevant To Employment Outcomes
Mental Health Clients Placed on Jobs by diagnosis
September 2003- December 2005
Bipolar18%
Depressive Disorder11%
Major Depression15%
Schizoaffective12%
Schizophrenia29%
Mood Disorder2%
Obssessive Compulsive Disorder
2%
Psychotic Disorder, NOS7%
Multiple disabilities4%
1 mo 2 mo 3 mo 6 mo 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr
# of clients achieving retention milestone 217 192 179 158 141 119 95
# of clients with potential to achieve milestone 259 257 252 247 224 188 152
% of clients achieving retention milestone 84% 75% 71% 64% 63% 63% 63%
Job Retention Outcomes July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009
A Personal and Career Exploration
Transition to College Program
San Mateo County
"CSM is a great place to update skills and get a certificate for that right job."
~Rachel Brannon
Our Philosophy
Safe beginning or re-entry to college Individualized supports Belief and acknowledgment of success Enhancing “Quality of Life”
Linkage with DSPS
Embedded within the Disabled Students Program
Services
Attend DSPS staff meetings, conduct joint student orientations, events, and activities
Share DSPS data base for student information
Will have shared program space in 2011on the campus
The Transition To College program is one of the accommodations offered by the Disabled Students Programs and Services at The College of San Mateo
Review of Program Adherence to Fidelity Measures (256 out of 270)*
Materials are displayed throughout locations. New staff are orientated to Supported Ed. Mission. Ongoing attendance in program staffing. Educational assessments and educational plans are
developed for each student. One-One assistance is provided for enrollment,
financial aid and other student resources. Outcomes are tracked and shared on a quarterly
basis.
* Supported Education Fidelity Scale~The University of Kansas
OutcomesFor the period of 2007-2009
Total number of students served- 129 Total number of service hours provided- 431.5 A total of 30 classes: ‘Transition to College’, ‘Skill
Development for Career Growth, ‘Peer Counseling’ and ‘Advanced Peer Counseling’ are offered
Engagement activities such as regular social activities and open houses are conducted year-round.
Program staff outreach to mental health programs in San Mateo County
Contracted to provide Supported Education Services to Transition Age Youth Full Service Partnership
Shared goals Improved service delivery Joint community presentations Dual representation at “Open House”
events Staff cross training Job readiness information and training
Integration of Education and Employment
Jobs Plus Education
Organizational Chart
Jobs Plus EducationProgram Director
Job Developers (3)
Jobs PlusEmployment Services
Manager
Coaches(On Call) 15Assessors (5)
EducationProgram Director
TAY (Transition Age Youth) Coordinator
Case Manager
Assistant Case Manager
Instructional Assistants (3)
Intake Coordinator