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Our Hidden Workforce

Our Hidden Workforce. World of Work Business Advisory Council a project of Behavioral Health Services North in cooperation with MHANYS through an OMH initiative. Who We Are. A partnership among businesses, our local mental health organization and consumers in order to reduce the

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Our Hidden Workforce

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  1. Our Hidden Workforce World of Work Business Advisory Council a project of Behavioral Health Services North in cooperation with MHANYS through an OMH initiative

  2. Who We Are A partnership among businesses, our local mental health organization and consumers in order to reduce the unemployment rate in NYS.

  3. Why We Are Mission: The goal of this initiative is to increase the rate of hire and retention of qualified workers living with a mental health diagnosis.

  4. Do You Find It Hardto Find Qualified Workers? In 2005, Site Selection magazine selected Plattsburgh as #4 in the top 100 US small cities for commercial industrial growth* 1. Statesville, NC 2. Traverse City, MI 3. Cullman, AL 4. Plattsburgh, NY and Hutchinson, KS *new or expanded facilities

  5. 1. People with mental illness are often violent. MYTH People with a mental illness are much more likely to be victims of violence than its cause. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?Take this quiz to see how you do! MYTH OR FACT?

  6. 2. People with a mental illness can pull themselves out of it. MYTH A mental illness is not a personal weakness - nor can it be cured by personal strength. Proper treatment is needed. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  7. 3. A mental illness may be a lifelong condition. FACT For some people, a mental illness may be a lifelong condition, like diabetes. But, as with diabetes, proper treatment enables many people with mental illness to lead fulfilling lives. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  8. 4. A person with bipolar disorder has periods of normal energy and feelings. FACT A person with bipolar disorder has periods of manic behavior (lots of energy, wild behavior, racing thoughts), normal energy and feelings, as well as depression. Each period may last days or months. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  9. 5. Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dementia (like Alzheimer's Disease) and eating disorders are common mental illnesses. FACT These disorders as well as phobias, general anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders are all common mental illnesses. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  10. 6. People with mental illnesses need to be hospitalized. MYTH Most people with mental illnesses are treated as outpatients. However, for some, hospitalization is an effective part of a treatment plan. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  11. 7. A mental illness is a health condition, much like heart disease or diabetes. FACT There are many causes of mental illness including birth trauma, chemical imbalances in the brain, early childhood trauma, and other biological, environmental, social and cultural factors. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  12. 8. People with mental illnesses cannot be a productive part of society. MYTH Right here in Clinton County, people diagnosed with a mental illness are returning to the world of work through supported employment programs, feeling good about themselves, what they do and are contributing members of our economic growth. They are many of the valuable employees in our workforce. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS?

  13. So Where Can You Look?

  14. Fact 20% of the population has a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year(Surgeon General’s Report 2000).

  15. Untapped Workforcein Clinton County Pool of potential workers willing to work for you!

  16. Why is this an untapped pool of job seekers? • S T I G M A • Consumers have not had the community support to enter the workforce • Lack of knowledge regarding mental illness

  17. Expand Your Knowledge!Mental Health Facts • Up to 30% of the US population has a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder or both • Mental Illness is NOT a Full-Time Job Source: National Mental Health Association

  18. Mental health problems can occur at any age.

  19. “Before I had bipolar disorder, I was an electrical engineer. Manic depression did not take that away from me - I still have that knowledge, those skills, and that experience.”

  20. Mental Illness is not a Full-Time Job “Work is about daily meaning as well as daily bread.” - Studs Terkel

  21. Work gives people a sense of belonging and community...a network of friends and colleagues.

  22. Goal: Employment & Retentionof Clinton County’s untapped work force Linkages in our community: Recruiting methods Pool of ConsumersSelf-linkedYour CommunityFamily Business Resources Unlimited

  23. Our objective is to strengthen the links How will we do that? • Our Council will facilitate the identification of consumers wanting to work • Our Council will identify businesses with the potential to offer them jobs.

  24. “Consumers” with training Jobs identified by the Council Business Community

  25. Barriers to Hiring • Gaps in the resume • Fear of disclosure – by the employee • Disclosure – frightens the employer • Other STIGMA myths: “This person is crazy” “They’re weak” “I can’t count on them”

  26. FACT You’re always taking a chance when you’re hiring someone for a job

  27. Benefits of Hiring through the Council Through Supported Employment an applicant has already been pre-screened and is job-ready

  28. What is Supported Employment? • 2 assessments: VESID and Resources Unlimited • Your potential employee is prepared for the World of Work: Career interests are identified Mock interview Dress for Success • Job coach available to the employer until employee AND the employer are comfortable with their relationship – and the coach will be available as necessary.

  29. Benefits to Employers • Job tryouts (VESID -Vocational & Educational Services to Individuals with Disabilities) • On the Job Training • 90-day Internships (VESID) • Continuous Support for the Employer • Short-term skills training (computer courses, etc) • Tax Credits

  30. Advantages of earning NYS Tax Credits • No limit to the number of hires • Employers decide whom to hire • Minimal paperwork to claim tax credit • Employers assist job seekers most in need of employment

  31. So Who Might Be My Potential Employees? These employees are recovering – just like those with any illness They have a plan – and they work it!

  32. 180 Current Employersuse Supported Employment Anthony’s Evergreen Valley Nursing Home Applebee’s Hospice PCS Battat Lindsey’s Price Chopper B H S N Lowe’s Primelink CCL Plastics Macro Sam’s Club Clinton County Nursing Home Sears Council on the Arts Meadowbrook Nursing Home CVPH Medical Center PACTIV Sodexho Dollar Store P A R C Wal * Mart

  33. W O W

  34. World of WorkBusiness Advisory Council The next time you’re looking for a Qualified, Skilled Employee, think of us!

  35. Y O U can join our Council!! Susan Aley John Linney Marguerite Adelman John Masella Barbie Bezio Marilee Mintzer Bonnie Black Jaimie Marzullo Grace Fader Barbara Copeland Perry Rocky Harfield Kelly St. Clair Mary Krakowski Terri Winterbottom Ginny Larabee Barb Zelinski WOW Business Advisory Council a project of Behavioral Health Services North in cooperation with MHANYS through an OMH initiative

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