Customised Employment: Stage One introduces the origins of Customised Employment and Discovery. In this module, we examine employment practice methodology while starting the process of Discovery and exploring family and client social capital. This module sets the foundations for successful Customised Employment practice underpinned by a person-centred practice philosophy.
Understanding where we have evolved disability employment is critical to delivering Customised Employment and Discovery. It is essential to understand your role in evolving practice and the evidence that supports its ongoing evolution based on research and practice evidence. This model will support an understanding of the essential background information that will help you deliver Discovery and Customised Employment with fidelity to the evidence for good practice.
Customised Employment and Discovery are not quick fixes for service delivery. They are a rigorous approach to delivering quality employment practice that supports clients in attaining long-term, meaningful employment supported by career development.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of customised employment practices, focusing on the discovery process, the role of social capital, and the evolution of employment practices. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and critical elements necessary to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment. The course is structured to guide learners through the stages of discovery, the integration of social capital, and the development of customised employment strategies.
Course Objectives
- Introduction to Customised Employment
- Welcome and Course Introduction
- Familiarise participants with the goals and structure of the Customized Employment Professional Program.
- Understand the role of The Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice (CDERP) in advancing customised employment practices.
- Course Insights
- Gain an overview of what to expect throughout the course, including key learning objectives and outcomes.
- Welcome and Course Introduction
- Understanding Customised Employment and Disability
- The Evolution of Employment Practice
- Explore the historical development and evolution of employment practices, particularly in relation to disability.
- The Origins and Process of Customized Employment
- Learn about the origins, essential elements, and processes involved in customised employment.
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Evaluate whether customised employment is supported by research and evidence, ensuring that practices are grounded in proven methods.
- From Discovery to Employment
- Understand how the discovery process leads to meaningful employment and review the disability policy and models that inform these practices.
- Disability Models and Frameworks
- Delve into various disability models and frameworks, expanding your understanding of how these models influence employment practices.
- Quizzes
- Test your understanding of customised employment and disability models through structured quizzes.
- The Evolution of Employment Practice
- Discovery and Social Capital
- Discovery Process and Social Capital
- Learn the importance of discovery and social capital in creating employment opportunities.
- Understand how interviewing significant people in a person’s life contributes to the discovery process.
- Discovering Skills and Talents
- Identify and assess skills and talents in real work settings, leveraging social capital to support employment outcomes.
- Quiz
- Assess your knowledge of social capital and its role in employment through a quiz.
- Discovery Process and Social Capital
- Discovery Stage One
- Engaging in the Discovery Process
- Engage in the first stage of discovery, focusing on identifying meaningful employment opportunities, mapping the neighbourhood, and building trust with individuals and their families.
- Customizing Interview Techniques
- Learn how to customise interview techniques to align with the individual’s needs and goals.
- Blueprint for Employment
- Utilise a blueprint for employment to guide the discovery process, supported by practical exercises and documentation.
- Active Strategies
- Implement active strategies for customised employment, ensuring that the discovery process leads to actionable outcomes.
- Engaging in the Discovery Process
- Practical Application
- Assignment Section – Stage One
- Complete practical assignments related to Stage One of the discovery process, focusing on applying the concepts learned.
- Completing the IDR-A Stage One
- Learn how to complete the Individual Discovery Record-Assessment (IDR-A) Stage One, which documents the discovery process and helps you plan the next steps.
- Assignment Section – Stage One
- Final Quizzes
- Final Assessments
- Conclude the course by testing your overall understanding and application of the course material through comprehensive quizzes.
- Final Assessments
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:
- Have a deep understanding of the origins, evolution, and essential elements of customized employment.
- Be proficient in the discovery process, including interviewing techniques, mapping, and leveraging social capital.
- Be able to apply customised employment strategies and document the discovery process effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practical application of customized employment principles through final assessments and quizzes.