H SER 266 - Job Support and Retention

5 Credits

Teaches students skills and creative methods of assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to be successful at their jobs and improve the competence of businesses and coworkers to support and include people with disabilities. Emphasis on job support and coaching; developing partnerships with businesses; creative problem solving; follow-along; diminishing external support; and fostering natural support in the workplace.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Spring Day

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

Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Class Limit 22
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. Natural supports II. Preparing the individual III. Preparing the business IV. Review of systematic training V. Monitoring and case management VI. Communication and partnership with circle of support VII. Time management VIII. Training for independence IX. Diminishing agency/staff support X. Proactive assistance and problem resolution XI. Customer follow-along services to business and individual XII. Career advancement XIII. Additional job development

Student Learning Outcomes