SAMPLE POLICY WORK

Emergency Protocols:

• In cases of sudden illness, injury, or other emergencies, staff must activate the facility’s emergency procedure. • Immediate steps include contacting emergency services, notifying the day facility manager, and informing the client’s support network. • Document the incident in a dedicated emergency report form and conduct a post- incident review to capture lessons learned.

ii. Supported Employment

Purpose: Supported Employment services are intended to assist clients in accessing competitive job opportunities, developing vocational skills, and ensuring long-term job retention, while providing necessary on-the-job support.

Implementation Procedures:

1. Pre-Employment Assessment and Planning:

– Conduct a thorough vocational assessment to ascertain individual skills, interests, and areas of required support. – Develop an individualized employment plan that specifies job coaching, work hours, and measurable employment outcomes. – Coordinate with local employers and vocational training programs to identify suitable job placements. 2. Job Coaching and Placement: – Initiate pre-employment training sessions that include resume writing, interview preparation, and social skills training. – An employment specialist or job coach is assigned to support the client during the job placement process, ensuring that reasonable accommodations are secured. – A trial employment period is established during which job performance, support needs, and integration with the workplace are closely monitored.

Ongoing Employment Support:

– Provide on-site job coaching and periodic evaluation of vocational performance. – Job coaches maintain detailed logs documenting progress, challenges, and any adjustments required in job supports. – Regular supervisory meetings between the job coach, the employment program coordinator, and the client’s care coordinator ensure that long - term employment stability is maintained. – Adjust the individualized employment plan based on periodic performance reviews and employer feedback.