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Product Identifiers

PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica

ISBN-101843100525

ISBN-139781843100522

eBay Product ID (ePID)2324870

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSupported Employment Workbook : Using Individual Profiling and Job Matching

Publication Year2002

SubjectSocial Work, People with Disabilities

TypeWorkbook

AuthorSteve Leach

Subject AreaSocial Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight19.8 Oz

Item Length11.7 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

TitleLeadingA

IllustratedYes

Edition DescriptionWorkbook

Table Of ContentPreface. Introduction. 1. Initial Contact. 2. The Vocational Profile. 3. Job Search and Marketing. 4. Job Analysis. 5. Support Review Process. 6. Progression to Unsupported Employment. Appendices. References. Index.

SynopsisA practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's thirteen years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central importance of self-determination - ensuring that the individual makes their own choices to determine their future career. This flexible guide shows ways in which a support strategy can be developed in partnership with both employee and employer. Chapters are included on approaching and researching employers, establishing and improving the relationship between employee and employer, and on current debates in supported employment. The workbook also includes practical materials such as vocational profile forms, job analysis forms and support review charts. A comprehensive guide to delivering a supported employment service, it will enable professionals to support people with disabilities in finding and sustaining real jobs in real communities., A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's 13 years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central importance of self-determination - ensuring that the individual makes their own choices to determine their future career. The guide demonstrates ways in which a support strategy can be developed in partnership with both employee and employer. Chapters are included on approaching and researching employers, establishing and improving the relationship between employee and employer, and on current debates in supported employment. The workbook also includes practical materials such as vocational profile forms, job analysis forms and support review charts., A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's 13 years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central ......

LC Classification NumberHD7256.G7