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Plan Preparation Summary
Part III
Participant’s Name: _Stephanie Antel_______
Facilitator: _Kena Cowell______
Date:
___11/24/2014__________
1. Conditions for Success
a. General conditions for participant:
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Work hours would need to take place when other services are not scheduled
Beginning with no more than 10 hours per week broken down into smaller time
periods per day or sessions and building time from there
Employment that was close to her home would be preferred
Having transportation to and from work
b. General conditions for family (or staff, as appropriate):
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Work hours would need to take place when other services are not scheduled
Support Staff to assist in keeping Stephanie safe, assisting her to learn and maintain
the work skills, give Stephanie needed positive praise and break time, and assist
Stephanie, her co workers, and supervisors in communicating.
Employment that was close to her home would be preferred.
Having transportation to and from work
c. Conditions for task performance:
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Supported by staff until comfortable with work task
Tasks that have a purpose
Tasks that have a definitive beginning, middle, and end
Tasks that are repetitive
The ability to complete a task completely before moving on or being given a new
task
Taking a 10-15 minute break after working for more longer periods of time
Employment where she has freedom of movement and can choose to work seated or
standing
Working in an area without excess noise levels or sudden loud noises
Having the opportunity to visit the work site before beginning employment
d. Instructional strategies:
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Stephanie should have one on one instruction until a task is learned and even
after a task is learned having someone to check on her progress and assist her in
moving from one task to the next is beneficial for Stephanie
Verbal and modeling instructions to introduce a new task and then faded out
Before a directive is given make sure that you have Stephanie’s attention. Say
her name and once she looks at you or comes to you and looks at you then you
have her full attention
Directives should be short, concrete, and step by step. No more than two to three
steps given at a time
e. Environmental conditions:
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Stephanie would prefer to work indoors
Should have a designated work area for various work tasks
A quiet location to perform tasks with few interruptions
Supervisory strategies:
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Stephanie has no issue taking direction from multiple supervisory personnel as
well as co-workers/peers; however, multiple people giving Stephanie different
directions could become quickly confusing for her. It is essential for her to have
consistency with directive.
Before providing a directive, have Stephanie’s full attention. It is important to
have her look at you so that she can see your face and to make eye contact. This
will allow her to focus on what is being said directly to her
Directives should be simple, concrete, and step by step. No more than 2-3 steps
should be given at one time. This will allow for her to comprehend what is being
said to her.
Having a Support Staff to assist Stephanie and her Supervisor to communicate
with each other until they get to know each other better
g. Supports needed for successful task performance:
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Continuous support from family to prepare for work that could be faded over a
period of time.
Continuous support from Support Staff for entire work shift that could be faded
over time
Daily support from supervisors and/or co-workers to transition between work
tasks
h. Conditions to be avoided:
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Environment that is loud or has sporadic noises
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Tasks which involve abstract concepts
Change in activity prior to completion of the first activity
Lack of support staff
Work hours scheduled during other supports
Lack of concrete simple step by step directions
Too many instructions at one time
Unexpected change in routine
2. Interests toward an aspect of the job market
a. General personal interests:
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Pleasing others
Assisting with chores around the home when asked
Listening to music
Jogging on her treadmill
Talking on the telephone with her friends
b. General family interests (or staff, as appropriate):
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Spending time with her mother and father together or separately
Running errands/shopping with mother
Going to her brother’s baseball games during warmer weather
Playing board games with family, friends and support staff
c. Activities participant engages in without being expected to do so:
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Listening to music
Getting the mail from the mailbox
Jogging on her treadmill
d.
General areas of current work interest:
Stephanie did not specify what type of vocational experience would suit her best.
Her father stated that he would like to see her working in the community but gave no
indications as to doing what.
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Specific areas of past work experience:
Stephanie currently participates at a Vocational Training Center twice a week
working on various light assembly jobs/tasks. While participating in a school work
program, she cleaned tables at a local restaurant and stocked shelves at a local
grocery store.
3. Contributions
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a.
Strongest positive personality characteristics:
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Most reliable strengths regarding performance:
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Pleasant demeanor
Makes friends easily
Following directions
Willingness to see a task through to completion
Would prefer to be busy working and not sitting idle
Best current and potential skills to offer to potential employers:
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Following directions
Light assembly tasks
Mailing tasks
Sorting tasks
d.
Credential training, certifications and recognized skills:”
Stephanie received her diploma upon graduation from High School
e.
Possible sources for recommendations:
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Peer Mentor
In-Home Staff
BSC
Supports Coordinator
Vocational Training Center Staff
Resources/financial assets:
Stephanie does not manage/budget her own money. Her mother is her rep-payee.
1. Challenges
a.
Areas potentially needing matching to employment sites:
Stephanie’s primary interests, instructional strategies, and supports needed are the
three main categories that should be consulted first when matching Stephanie to a
potential employment site. Stephanie will also need a work site that is supportive and
is willing to work with her to integrate her into the company.
b.
Areas potentially needing negotiation with local employers:
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Areas potentially needing negotiation with local employers for employment for
Stephanie include several factors. Time frame for when Stephanie will be available
for work due to her prior scheduled services and the length of time that she will be
capable of working due to limited work experiences. Stephanie’s availability based
upon transportation availability would need negotiated as well. The need for a
specific workspace in a quiet environment would need to be discussed. Stephanie’s
need for support staff when first starting into new employment and then fading away
as she becomes familiar with and acquires the skills needed to complete the tasks.
c.
Physical/health restrictions:
Stephanie struggles with stuttering at times. The stuttering worsens when she is
rushed, anxious or stressed. She communicates with others in an appropriate
manner. She maintains eye contact with those she is speaking with. She watches
facial expressions and will focus on one speaker at a time to hear what is being said
due to her hearing loss. Stephanie needs time to process what is being said to her.
She utilizes hearing aids to assist her when communicating with others.
d.
Habits, routines, idiosyncrasies:
Stephanie likes to know what she will be doing each day. She prefers to be kept
busy when asked to work. “Downtime” for her is difficult when in a work setting.
She adheres to some schedules, but can be flexible at the same time.
e.
Challenges associated with disability/need for accommodation & disclosure:
Stephanie needs to continuously practice previously acquired skills so that she does
not regress and lose the skills she already has. She also needs to work in an
environment that will support her hearing loss. She communicates verbally, but may
struggle with stuttering should she become stressed, anxious or rushed. Stephanie
needs time to process what is being asked of her. Should Stephanie become
frustrated, she may lash out verbally and/or physically to those around her. It is
important for Stephanie to have time to process and to get up and move away from
what she is doing until she has calmed down.
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Financial issues:
Stephanie receives SSI and has a small paycheck on a bi-monthly basis for the work
she completes at the Arc Vocational Training Center. She is supported otherwise by
her mother and father.
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Transportation issues:
Stephanie relies totally on her parents for transportation, but should she obtain
employment in the near future, Stephanie may not be able to rely on her parents for
the transportation necessary to get back and forth due to their work schedules.
h.
Promising solutions: Current, past or potential:
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Stephanie has a support plan in place that addresses behavioral issues that may occur
when she is upset/frustrated. Stephanie knows what to do when she is feeling
upset/frustrated. It would be beneficial to those working with Stephanie to be trained
on the plan. She also takes time to write in a journal as to how she feels. Allowing
her time to process through her thoughts and feelings is essential.
5. Potential Employer List: (create a listing, below)
1. Arc Human Services – Community Based Employment
2. Burger King
3. Shop ‘n Save
4. Foodland
5. McDonald’s
6. Goodwill Store
7. Hidden Treasures
8. Big Lots
9. JoAnn Fabrics
10. Eat ‘n Park Restaurant
11. WalMart
12. Petco
13. PetSmart
14. Dollar Tree
15. Washington Crown Center Mall – Various Store Fronts
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Sensitive Information (optional)
This additional information is for the facilitator only.
This section gathers information that is relevant to developing/negotiating a job, community
experience, or other outcome for the participant and is information not covered in the profile.
Additional information that could possibly be perceived as a barrier is described below to assist the
developer in framing the issue to seek a workable perspective for the job developer. This
information will not be shared with readers of the profile.
1. Describe any areas of concern relating to potential barriers to successfully negotiating an
employment outcome.
2. Identify people within the participant’s circle of professionals and friends who are aware of the
areas of concern and specify their involvement.
3. Identify how the area(s) of concern impacts both developing and maintaining employment.
4. Describe current or past strategies implemented to minimize areas of concern or impact on
employment.
5. Describe possible future strategies to minimize areas of concern or impact on outcome.
6. Describe any legal restrictions that may impede the hiring process, employment in certain types
of business.
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