In-School Youth:
In addition, at CIRCLE Academy in Urbana and Gerber School, guidance and counseling are provided by teaching assistants, social workers, and/or behavior intervention specialist. Gerber School has additional support from therapists, case managers, and direct care staff.
The desired outcomes of these services are based on individual treatment plans and individual education plans and may include addressing clinical mental health issues, improving social functioning, increasing independent living skills, improving ability to express feelings appropriately, and improving coping skills. Many sessions with counselors and caseworkers relate to behaviors that impact success in the workplace.
Out-of-School Youth:
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guidance and counseling above, out-of-school youth may be linked with services either within other Cunningham programs or within the community. Addressing clinical mental health issues, improving social functioning, increasing independent living skills, improving ability to express feelings appropriately, and improving coping skills again relates to behaviors that impact success in the workplace. Element 11: Financial Literacy State has not released a clear definition at this time. Financial literacy training is provided through one-to-one discussion for all in-school and out-of-school youth. Topics covered include understanding your paycheck and individual coaching on budgeting. More structured training is provided through the “Get Real” Financial Literacy training that is provided in a group setting. Special financial planning considerations exist for people with disabilities who are Social Security benefit recipients who need additional financial literacy training on how SSI, employment or entrepreneurial opportunities affect their benefits. This is addressed through individual coaching with in-school or out-of-school youth on an as needed basis. Element 12: Entrepreneurial Skills Training: State has not released a clear definition at this time. In-School Youth: The Options Program offers entrepreneurial skills training by having young people involved in the process of buying, creating, and selling items at the annual Quilt Festival at Cunningham. They research by reviewing past sales history then creating new sales plans that are cost effective. By participating in this short-term small business, they experience different roles of leadership, communication of their ideas, being team players, problem solving and critical thinking, and finally manufacturing, marketing, and sale of items. Participants in the S.T.A.R.T. curriculum also receive an understanding of the process through job shadow business partners who explain the process of making a loan and the process of paying for the loan. Out-of-School Youth: Out-of-School Youth may also receive entrepreneurial skills training through individual coaching and participation in the S.T.A.R.T.
curriculum.
Element 13: Labor Market Information:
State has not released a clear definition at this time.
The Options Program has two resources for assisting both in-school and out-of-school youth to understand the employment needs of the community related to their career choices. The first is the O*Net On-Line research which provides the employment outlook in specific occupations. The second resource is through Career Cruising. Once a young person has completed the assessments, they start to look at the employment opportunities available in Champaign County by utilizing “The Search” option.
Vocational Staff review this information with young people and discuss the feasibility of employment plus the steps to enter into that field. This is incorporated into the Individual Vocational Plan.
Element 14: Post Secondary Transition Activities:
State has not released a clear definition at this time
Discussion of a young person’s goals for their future begins as soon as they enter our program for both in-school and out-of-school youth. During the initial screening for Options, they complete an Individual Vocational Packet (IVP) previously
discussed In-School Youth: The IVP is an important element in transition planning for in-school youth as they complete their Individual Education Planning each year. Youth and their guardians complete a transition plan that is updated each year and includes the identification of appropriate post-secondary educational opportunities including those provided by Parkland College and local trade boards. Based on their assessed needs and career interests, in-school youth are offered opportunities to explore post-secondary education and training through field trips to Parkland, job fairs, Career Cruising research, and guest speakers. Teachers, Caseworkers, Vocational Staff, and other Cunningham staff collaborate in regards to providing transitional activities in educational, employment, and life skills domains. Out-of-School Youth: Vocational Staff work in collaboration with other Cunningham staff or through community referrals to meet the post-secondary transition needs of out-of-school youth. Options youth take advantage of the host of resources offered in the community, including Urbana Adult Education, services at Parkland College and resources offered by IL WorkNet. All Options participants also have access to individualized follow-up support to ensure that any barriers to accessing these post-graduation resources are addressed. 2. Describe the services to be made available for youth in each program element, through this proposal or programs funded by other sources. In the narrative of the previous question, there is a description of how we will provide each element and how we will make the services available for youth. 3. As applicable, describe the youth activities for which participants will be paid (i.e.-work experience, summer employment) and the method by which payment will be made. Options participants receive payment when placed in a paid work placement which may be year round. A time sheet is sent to the Regional Planning Commission for each approved participating youth following the pay schedule provided. The checks are picked up by the Employment Counselors, copied, and then given to each youth. This process allows staff to review the check and answer any questions or concerns, plus it also allows staff to review budgets or payments that youth need to consider with this pay. 4. Describe the expected outcome for each program element and how the outcomes will be documented. Include definition for successful achievement of each program element. The short-term outcomes for the each program element are achievement and sustained participation in work opportunities. The long-term outcome is that youth achieve and sustain independent, competitive employment. These outcomes are tracked by utilizing the Service Documentation System (SDS) database system at Cunningham. This tool is used to track the Vocational Program participants, employment history, credentials, testing and length of employment. For immediate reference, the Options Program has access to files in their office with hard copies of this information. 5. Describe the time frames or duration of each program element. Cunningham provides year round services to in-school and out-of-school youth that includes: • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience • Leadership Development Opportunities • Support Services • Adult Mentoring • Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling • Follow-up services In-School Youth: Other services provided throughout the school schedule of August to June and summer school June to August include: • Tutoring and Study Skills Training • Alternative Secondary School Activities • Occupational Skill Training Summer employment is offered June through August. Out-of-School Youth: Out-of-school youth would receive these services from point of entry to exit from the program.
What the program specifically does is assess the main career clusters that are applicable to the state of Illinois’ economy. The Pathways project focus on the 9 clusters that are of particular importance to state’s economic growth and development. These clusters include: Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Energy, Finance, Health Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Research and Development, and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (2013, p.21).
Career Cruising is an informational website and available at participating schools, public libraries, and employment agencies across North America. This program is intended to direct individuals towards appropriate career choices based on specific criteria, such as education, training and previous experience. Individuals can find this information database self-directed, user friendly and rewarding while presenting a variety of options to meet their personal needs. Not only does it offer assistance for the perspective individual in career development, but also on SAT/ACT preparation, online study guides, interview strategies and seminars by promoting growth and effective career opportunities.
It helps to strengthen social support systems and strives to improve functional abilities and overall quality of life. Case Management is beneficial in reducing the number of hospital admissions, while also preventing relapse as clients partake in assertive community treatment, rather than seeking episodic care. Community based mental health care not only helps to improve individual quality of life, but also helps to improve the welfare of the community at large. Case management is implemented in nearly every community within the United States as a means to provide services to individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities, especially for those who are unable to access quality care for their own mental
The counselor accomplishes the above by expressing empathy, developing discrepancies, going along with resistance and supporting self-efficacy. Moreover, the counselor guides the client toward a solution that will lead to permanent posi...
The with his counselor for his 1x1 session to discuss his treatment plan and how his getting along in the program. the client reported that he working on adjusting to the people and the program. the client is a mental health client , that was diagnosis with a Co-Occurring disorder , substance abuse and schizophrenia. The client has not reported as of yet ,hearing voice but was give a copy of his treatment plan to come up with strategies to manage his mental health Simpsons to develop an abstinence bases lifestyle and a relapse prevention plan . The client will identify 10 things he can do each day when he graduates to supported staying clean and sober, in addition he complete the first step to the
In 2009, Greencastle High School implemented the practice of allowing student council leaders to sit in during school board meetings. R.18. This practice was to encourage students to participate in government, but also the board believed it was helpful to have students available to give their views and input when matters were discussed that affected them. R.18. Student council leadership consists of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and Senior Class President. R.18. Student council attend meetings once per month, which are generally held in the School District’s administrative office, but when the board recognizes student accomplishments or debating controversial topics the meetings are held in either the school’s cafeteria or
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...counselor want to make sure that the counselor provides the best services possible. The retrieval of new information is valuable when trying to make a diagnosis. For a clinical and therapeutic plan to be developing the biographical information that the client provided, direct therapist observations, and data from specific psychological tests is what help to determine the treatment plan.
The behavior therapist is likely to work with a client in identifying therapeutic goals through several means. Identifying therapeutic goals is one of his top priorities because only then can he truly go to work to help his client. He has his purpose in mind: to work through a systematic process to help his client to the best of his ability. The behavior therapist has confidence that the behavioral therapeutic models have been tried and tested. He understands that his focus is on his client’s current problems, specific goals and treatment plan.
Transition services are intended to prepare students to make the transition from the world of school to the world of adulthood. In planning what type of transition services a student needs to prepare for adulthood, the IEP Team considers areas such as postsecondary education or vocational training, employment, independent living, and community participation. The transition services themselves are a coordinated set of activities that are based on the student's needs and that take into account his or her preferences and interests. Transition services can include instruction, community experiences, the development of employment and other post- school adult living objectives, and (if appropriate) the acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational assessment.
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Examine the development of youth work in the UK and compare it with another country of your choice
Young adolescents can be described as ages 10-15 years old, but it is also considered that adolescence continues until the age of 25. During this time in an adolescent’s life there are many internal and external factors that affect the development of each individual. The influence that an adolescent’s peers, parents, and community have on them can be conflicting and therefore cause stress. Trying to meet the expectations of others during a time where one is going through so many forms of physical, psychological, and cognitive development can be trying for a middle school aged student. They are expected to focus on their education and the expectation of other outside influences while their bodies are growing and developing into an adult body. When development happens differently for these kids it can affect their psychological development if they focus too much on how fast, or slow they are developing in comparison to their peers. Some adolescents may let their peers influence their behaviors creating a problem with how they interact with others, or how they view themselves as a person. The middle school is a place where students are guided through these developmental experiences with the help of their peers, teachers, administrators, parents and community.
These strategies must be realistic and solution focused for the client to accomplish the desired outcomes. The client will determine the problems that need to be addresses, the social worker will offer insight and recommendations, the problems are reviewed and grouped into categories, and the client and social worker collaborate to prioritize the problems. There should be no more than three problems being addressed at any given time, a new goal can be established following the accomplishment of another goal. I complete treatment plans with each client I serve, which consists of three goals and three objectives for each goal. Within the treatment plan the client also identifies the possible barriers to each goal along with possible solutions to the
As an Employment Counselor, I oversee a Job Skills Training program that runs in various communities throughout the borough of Queens. This program seeks to aide unemployed or low-income New York residents by using technology to prepare all participants for the ever-changing workforce. With an emphasis on workforce development, I coordinate and instruct various workshops that ensures participants are not only qualified to gain employment, but are also aware of the necessary soft skills that are required to sustain meaningful employment and build a career.