Monday, December 3, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - December 2012

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

December 2012

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

Inside this edition:

1) Transportation Needs Assessment

2) ODEP Unveils Skills to Pay the Bills Videos

3) Assistive Technology for Employers and Businesses Web Portal Released by RESNA Catalyst Project

4) Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability

5) Explore VR – A New Data Collection and Dissemination Resource

6) Bullying - Share Your Story with Others

1) Transportation Needs Assessment

To fully understand and help address the transportation needs of people with disabilities, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is partnering with the Mississippi Transportation Coalition to conduct a transportation survey. The survey will be available from Nov. 1, through Dec. 31, via a link on Rehabilitation Services website. Numerous surveys can be completed from one computer, however, please complete only one survey per individual. To take the survey, visit Rehabilitation Service’s website http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us/default.asp and click on the link for the survey.

2) ODEP Unveils Skills to Pay the Bills Videos

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) unveiled a series of videos to complement its Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success training curriculum—a creative program of interactive, hands-on activities that educators and youth service professionals can use to help young people prepare for employment. The fully accessible videos portray workplace scenarios related to enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem solving, networking, and professionalism. To view the videos, visit http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/20121015-softskills/. Printable project materials are available at http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/.

3) Assistive Technology for Employers and Businesses Web Portal Released by RESNA Catalyst Project

The Assistive Technology for Employers and Businesses Web Portal features information on assistive technology (AT) solutions in the workplace. The portal can be used to find help to access AT through the AT Act Entities, a consultant data base directory of RESNA Professionals and the services and expertise each offers to employers. There are publications on AT and Employment, various resources for employers to explore, and the partners who have worked with the RESNA Catalyst Project to create the Portal including the United States Business Leadership Network, Job Accommodation Network, the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation, Southeast TACE, and the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. For more information, visit http://atconnects.com/resources/at-for-employers.

4) Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability

The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) task force has been working for the past two years to increase understanding and communication between postsecondary Disability Resource Centers and people invested in developing higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The online archive of a Nov. 7, webinar covers the following topics: the role of Disability Resource in supporting students with intellectual disabilities; the range of programs available currently in postsecondary education and the need for more and other projects that AHEAD's task force is engaged in pursuing such as a white paper and a position statement. For more information, visit http://aaidd.org/content_9876.cfm.

5) Explore VR – A New Data Collection and Dissemination Resource

Explore VR is a web application that provides easy and convenient access to a range of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) data for planning, evaluation, and decision-making. Through this data-sharing effort, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDDIR) is seeking to increase knowledge about the public VR program and its role within the larger employment and disability service system, within and across states and territories. This initiative is part of the NIDDR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR-RRTC). For more information, visit http://explorevr.org/.

6) Bullying - Share Your Story with Others

“My son Luke is 8 years old and is in the third grade. I’m not really a sports kind of guy so Luke does not have that influence from me and therefore has other interests. He came home one day from school and, after my usual question of ‘How was your day?’ he offered this reply: ‘All the boys in my class like sports, so they kind of tease me, but that's OK,’ he said as he shrugged his shoulders. ‘They laugh at me because I am different; I laugh at them because they’re all the same.’ I asked him where he heard that. He answered, ‘I read it somewhere.’ I cried with pride.” Read more contributions and offer one of your own – a video, story, poem, artwork, or audio clip that expresses how you feel about bullying and its impact on the world around you at http://www.pacer.org/bullying/stories/.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - November 2012

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

November 2012

Inside this edition:

1) Partnerships in Employment Technical Assistance Center Website

2) Office of Disability Employment Programs Releases Workplace Flexibility Toolkit

3) Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Report on Youth Employment

4) Campaign Pushes for Creation of Presidential Youth Council

5) Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact
6) Universal Design for Learning in Workforce Development Programs

1) Partnerships in Employment Technical Assistance Center Website

The Partnerships in Employment (PIE) Technical Assistance Center website is now live. PIE is working to increase employment outcomes for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The project is currently underway in six states: California, Iowa, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Mississippi Partnerships for Employment for Youth with Developmental Disabilities (MSPE) and this listserv are part of the Partnerships in Employment initiative funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The new website provides information such as the seven key indicators of high-performing states, resources and publications. The resource section include information gathered from site visits to the funded states, including Mississippi, and resources associated with the indicators from high performing states in systems change. For more information, visit the new website at http://partnershipsinemployment.com/.

2) Office of Disability Employment Programs Releases Workplace Flexibility Toolkit

The Office of Disability Employment Programs (ODEP) at the US Department of Labor has developed this unique Workplace Flexibility Toolkit to provide useful valuable information to employees, employers, policymakers, and researchers related to time and place but also around task. The Toolkit provides case studies, fact and tip sheets, issue briefs, reports, articles, websites, other toolkits, and frequently-asked questions. For more information, visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/workplaceflexibility.

3) Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Report on Youth Employment

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released a summary report on summer youth employment recently. The youth labor force—16- to 24-year-olds working or actively looking for work—grows sharply between April and July each year, as large numbers of young people look for or take summer jobs. The report focuses on the growth in the youth labor force during these months, gains in youth employment and unemployment. The report also provides youth employment statistics for targeted industries, like health services, manufacturing, and transportation. For more information, visit http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/youth.pdf.

4) Campaign Pushes for Creation of Presidential Youth Council

More than a year ago a group of remarkable young people came together to advocate for a new addition to government: youth leadership. Their proposal was to create a Presidential Youth Council that would advise the President and every federal department in the Cabinet. Now, the Campaign for the Presidential Youth Council has officially launched and is gaining traction with the support of more than 100 leading youth-focused organizations. Read on to learn more about this exciting initiative and the latest developments in the Campaign. The Presidential Youth Council, comprised of young Americans ages 16-24, will advise the president on the perspectives of youth, offer suggestions on how to make federally funded youth programs more efficient and effective, and will create shared recommendations on issues that will affect the long-term future of our country. For more information, visit http://www.presidentialyouthcouncil.org/Presidential_Youth_Council/The_Presidential_Youth_Council.html.

5) Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact

"Low Cost, High Impact" is a study conducted by the Job Accommodation Network that consistently shows that the benefits employers receive from making workplace accommodations far outweigh the low cost. Employers reported that providing accommodations resulted in such benefits as retaining valuable employees, improving productivity and morale, reducing workers' compensation and training costs, and improving company diversity. These benefits were obtained with little investment. The employers in the study reported that a high percentage (57%) of accommodations cost absolutely nothing to make, while the rest typically cost only $500. For more information, visit http://askjan.org/media/downloads/LowCostHighImpact.pdf.

6) Universal Design for Learning in Workforce Development Programs

Everybody Learns, Everybody Works: Using Universal Design for Learning in Workforce Development Programs is a brief for professionals who work directly with youth in workforce development programs. The document explains the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an educational model that makes any general curriculum accessible to all learners, regardless of learning style. The brief describes how UDL principles can be used in work experiences and training settings to more effectively and efficiently engage all youth, including youth with disabilities. For more information, visit http://www.ncwd-youth.info/information-brief-37%20.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - Positions Available

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the

Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

October 15, 2012

Inside this edition:

Positions Available - Security/Computer Operator in Stennis, MS

Qualifications:

· An Associates in IT related area and some experience, or a certification or minimum of high school diploma with one year of experience

· Must be able to work full time and rotating shifts as needed, Sunday – Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday

· Must be able to pass all background and credit checks to obtain a security clearance

Position Description:

· Physical escort for visitors, vendors, and anyone else that company requires to be escorted.

· This means they meet visitors, walk the various zones, ensure that the visitor has a valid change request and does the work they are supposed to perform

· Ensure racks are locked, badges are properly displayed and reconcile visitor log

· Monitor IDS, logs, antivirus definitions, etc.

Contact Person: Brandon Kazmierczak, Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

Email Address: resume@benderconsult.com

Telephone Number: 412.446.4451

Fax: 412.787.7178

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in hiring individuals with disabilities for competitive employment opportunities. For more information visit their website at www.benderconsult.com.

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Positions to be Filled Immediately

Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Security/Computer Operator in Stennis, MS

Contact Person: Brandon Kazmierczak

E-mail address: resume@benderconsult.com

Telephone Number: 412-446-4451

Fax: 412-787-7178

Qualifications:

· An Associates in IT related area and some experience, or a certification or minimum of high school diploma with one year of experience

· Must be able to work full time and rotating shifts as needed, Sunday – Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday

· Must be able to pass all background and credit checks to obtain a security clearance

Position Description:

· Physical escort for visitors, vendors, and anyone else that company requires to be escorted.

· This means they meet visitors, walk the various zones, ensure that the visitor has a valid change request and does the work they were supposed to perform

· Ensure racks are locked, badges are properly displayed and reconcile visitor log

· Monitor IDS, logs, antivirus definitions, etc.

About our Company:

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. specializes in hiring individuals with disabilities for competitive employment opportunities. Positions include careers in information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, engineering, nursing, law, and other general business areas.

Our President and CEO, Joyce A. Bender, is the host of the international web-based talk show, Disability Matters with Joyce Bender. A person with epilepsy and a hearing loss, she has dedicated her life to furthering the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Ms. Bender received the New Freedom Initiative Award under the Bush Administration and the President’s Award from President Clinton. For more information, please visit our website at www.benderconsult.com.

3 PENN CENTER WEST - SUITE 223 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276

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Competitive Jobs Mean Freedom

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Job Annoucement

October 15, 2012

Date

SUBJECT: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: Non-State Service – Open Competitive

JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II

START SALARY: $13.16 per hour

LOCATION: Jackson WIN Job Center

COUNTY: Hinds

OPENING DATE: Monday, October 15, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 19, 2012

NOTE:

All interested MDES employees MUST complete an online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm. The State of Mississippi Application, better known as the “Green App.”, is no longer valid. If you have applied for this position in the past, you will still need to complete the online application.

JOB DUTIES: Position will provide ES/WIA services, as well as interview and occupationally classify and place individuals in jobs and training. Position will provide follow-up and exit services for WIA participants. Will contact and provide various services to employers and promote the continued use of the MDES labor exchange services. Position will also interview and process REA/EUC, and profiling orientations, as well as other duties as assigned.

The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying. All interested applicants including persons with or without a disability should apply.

Preferred Education and Training:

Completion of two (2) years employment with MS Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES- Employment Counselor I

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years of experience related to the described duties.

And

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job:

Good interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills, good verbal/written communication skills; time management and organizational skills; computer literate, ability to work independently and in teams, attention to detail, ability to multitask.

Employees who are interested in a lateral transfer or a demotion should submit a letter to the Department of Human Capital, your Office Director and your cost center Manager. In addition to this letter, an application should be completed online via the instructions listed above by the closing date.

MDES state service (status) employees, probationary state service, part-time, time-limited and/or other non-state service positions within the purview of the Mississippi

State Personnel Board, must be employed in their current position for at least six (6)

Months before they are eligible to apply for open positions within the MDES. This policy

can only be waived in Promotions, Transfers, Change of Job

writing at the discretion of the Executive Team. This policy does

Not usurp or override any existing policies of the Mississippi State Personnel Board. Any request must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Capital, your Office Director and your cost center Manager by the closing date.

MDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Job Announcement

October 15, 2012

Date

SUBJECT: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: Non-State Service – Open Competitive

JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II

START SALARY: $13.16 per hour

LOCATION: Hazlehurst WIN Job Center

COUNTY: Copiah

OPENING DATE: Monday, October 15, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 19, 2012

NOTE:

All interested MDES employees MUST complete an online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm The State of Mississippi Application, better known as the “Green App.”, is no longer valid. If you have applied for this position in the past, you will still need to complete the online application.

JOB DUTIES: Position will be responsible for the WIA individual Training Accounts for workforce training. Will work two days per week in the Mendenhall office, travel is required. Position will also be responsible for trade related activities, will make job referrals, take job orders, and conduct UI functions as directed. Position will be responsible for employer relations and customer service, will represent MDES to all interested stake holders, will cover multiple counties, and support local WIN Center activities and work as directed by WIN Center Manager. Position will also function in placement and other MDES activities and services as directed.

The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying. All interested applicants including persons with or without a disability should apply.

Preferred Education and Training:

Completion of two (2) years employment with MS Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES- Employment Counselor I

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years of experience related to the described duties.

And

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job:

MDES state service (status) employees, probationary state service, part-time, time-limited and/or other non-state service positions within the purview of the Mississippi

State Personnel Board, must be employed in their current position for at least six (6)

Months before they are eligible to apply for open positions within the MDES. This policy

can only be waived in Promotions, Transfers, Change of Job

writing at the discretion of the Executive Team. This policy does

MDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - October 2012

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the

Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

October 2012

Inside this edition:

1) Using the Discovery Process for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

2) Ticket to Work Webinar – Oct. 10

3) NDEAM Webinar Series Continues – Oct. 11

4) CareerOneStop Website

5) Temple Grandin's Advice for Thinking about Transitioning to Employment and Independent Living for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s

6) Integrated Employment Toolkit

1) Using the Discovery Process for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

Discovery is a process used during employment planning for individuals with disabilities, including developmental and intellectual disabilities,that involves getting to know the individual before the planning process begins. During the discovery process, the facilitator spends time with the individual rather than testing or evaluating them. Simply put, it means getting to know each individual and finding out what they have to offer in an employment setting. The interaction used for discovery allows providers to get to know the applicant and to assist in identifying personalized preferences and conditions for employment as well as individual contributions to be offered to employers. Discovery is not a plan, but is the foundation of all person-centered planning that seeks to customize outcomes for people with disabilities seeking employment. This information was developed by Marc Gold & Associates for use by Mississippi Partnerships for Employment. To learn more about the MSPE project, visit www.mspeidd.org.

2) Ticket to Work Webinar – Oct. 10

Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On Oct. 10, tune in to a free webinar, “Ticket to Work: Hiring People with Disabilities – The Employer’s Point of view,” from the Social Security administration’s Ticket to Work program and other work incentives. In this session, you will also learn about writing a resume, job interview tips, whether or not to discuss your disability with a potential employer and tips for on the job success. The webinar will be held from 2 to 3:30 CT. Register online at: www.chooseworkttw.net/wise/jsp/webinarInfo.jsp. Never taken part in a Ticket to Work webinar before? For questions or more information, email support@chooseworkttw.net or call 1.866.968.7842 (V) or 1.866.833.2967 (TTY/TDD).

3) NDEAM Webinar Series Continues – Oct. 11

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) will host the second of four free weekly webinars in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) on Thurs., Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. The webinar, "Research and Practice for Promoting Disability Disclosure" will provide a background on why it’s important for employers to better understand issues around disability disclosure, present perspectives of individuals with disabilities on the disclosure decision, and offer concrete suggestions for increasing comfort with disclosure by improving workplace climate and inclusion. EARN's series of NDEAM webinars take place every Thursday in October from 1 – 1:30 pm CT. Upcoming topics include: Oct. 11 - Research and Practice for Promoting Disability Disclosure, Oct. 18 - Increased Options, Stronger Support: How States Can Assist Businesses in Employing People with Disabilities, and Oct. 25 - The Workforce Recruitment Program: Tapping the Talent of Students and Graduates with Disabilities. For more information and resources, visit www.AskEARN.org. To register, go to http://www.askearn.org/webinar_registration_2012_October.cfm.

4) CareerOneStop Website

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration has made upgrades to its suite of electronic tools for jobseekers, students, workforce professionals, and businesses. All of the tools are housed on the CareerOneStop website. New information on the website includes tips for creating portfolios, attending job fairs, searching for jobs online, and networking via social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. The site includes a Service Locator, a gateway to access state, and local resources including locations of American Job Centers. For more information, visit http://www.careeronestop.org/.

5) Temple Grandin's Advice for Thinking about Transitioning to Employment and Independent Living for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s

Temple Grandin, one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world, describes her early employment experiences, offers suggestions for careers based upon the different ways people think, and shares why early employment experiences matter. Read her advice at
http://www.grandin.com/inc/transition.employment.autism.aspergers.html.

6) Integrated Employment Toolkit

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has developed this Integrated Employment Toolkit to provide valuable information as individuals, community employment agencies, policymakers and others pursuing integrated employment as the employment goal for youth and adults with disabilities. The Toolkit offers resources, reports, papers, policies, fact sheets, case studies, and discussion guides from a variety of sources to accommodate the full range of users and increase understanding about the value and potential of integrated employment. For more information, visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/ietoolkit/.

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