H SER 126 - Foundations of Supported Employment

5 Credits

Examines the history, values, public policy, individualized planning and positive approaches that have influenced the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into work and community life.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day

Designed to Serve Employment professional currently providing supported employment services.
Active Date 2011-06-15

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 22
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Historical Perspectives II. Institutionalization and Inclusion III. Systematic Instruction: Preparing to Teach IV. Systematic Instruction: Teaching V. Systematic Instruction: Practicum VI. Relationship and Choice VII. Individualized Approaches VIII. Service Funding systems and Policy IX. Positive Approaches in supporting Behavior

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a historical perspective and an understanding of the impact history on the current professional services provider role.

Identify how supported employment services support the benefits outlined in the County Guidelines.

Demonstrate the ability to use People First Language.

Demonstrate the knowledge of the value of Task Design in preparation for teaching.

Develop and utilize Task Analysis in teaching tasks.

Demonstrate knowledge of Systematic Instruction Strategies.

Demonstrate the ability to dialogue about the value of self-determination in supporting individuals.

Complete a customized Employment Personal Profile for at least one current client.

Identify funding systems issues currently facing the industry.

Complete a functional Assessment of Behavior.