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Helping People with Mental illness become Independent For Over 40 Years

A Community Based Non Profit. Helping People with Mental illness become Independent For Over 40 Years. www.caminar.org. JOBS PLUS + EDUCATION. Jobs and Education Are Essential Mental Health Services Empowerment Through Education and Employment. Supported Education Established in 1989

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Helping People with Mental illness become Independent For Over 40 Years

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  1. A Community Based Non Profit Helping People with Mental illness become Independent For Over 40 Years www.caminar.org

  2. JOBS PLUS + EDUCATION Jobs and Education Are Essential Mental Health Services Empowerment Through Education and Employment

  3. 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 History of Job Plus & Supported Education San Mateo County

  4. Jobs Plus Approach • 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

  5. Partnerships and Collaboration Are Essential • County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services • Department of Rehabilitation • The Cooperative Program • Clinicians/Psychiatrists/Case Managers • Local Employers

  6. 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

  7. 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 Fidelity Scale IPS Model New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center

  8. Diagnosis Not Relevant To Employment Outcomes

  9. Job Retention Outcomes July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009

  10. 2006-2009 outcomes • Average wage $9.23 • Average hours work per week- 25

  11. "CSM is a great place to update skills and get a certificate for that right job." ~Rachel Brannon Transition to College Program San Mateo County A Personal and Career Exploration

  12. Our Philosophy • Safe beginning or re-entry to college • Individualized supports • Belief and acknowledgment of success • Enhancing “Quality of Life”

  13. Linkage with DSPS The Transition To College program is one of the accommodations offered by the Disabled Students Programs and Services at The College of San Mateo • 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

  14. 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

  15. Outcomes For 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

  16. A concept becomes a reality • Initiated in the Summer of 2007 • 2 day strategic planning meeting • Developed a strategic program plan

  17. Integration of Education and EmploymentJobs Plus Education • Shared goals • Improved service delivery • Joint community presentations • Dual representation at “Open House” events • Staff cross training • Job readiness information and training

  18. Jobs Plus Education Program Director Jobs PlusEmployment Services Manager EducationProgram Director TAY (Transition Age Youth) Coordinator Intake Coordinator Job Developers (3) Case Manager Assessors (5) Coaches(On Call) 15 Assistant Case Manager Instructional Assistants (3) Organizational Chart

  19. Success Story of Sheri Gomes

  20. NextSteps • Create a Vocational/Educational Case Manager. • Develop a Full Service Career Center. • Create linkages with UC and CSU systems. • Hold “Reverse” Career and Education Fairs. • Develop Social enterprise

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