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Supporting individuals facing multiple barriers to be successful on the job can be complicated. What do they need to get on the job? What are the secrets to success on the job?Pulling examples from BOB’s work in Vancouver’s inner city, sharing feedback from local employers, and listening to input from clients facing multiple barriers, we will discuss goal based support that acknowledges the crisis and basic needs while supporting people reach their goal: success on the job.
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Job Support for Someone facing lots of barriers.
By Liz and Lani
About Us
Lani
Liz
You
About you
You
4.The Team
3.Employers
1.Assumptions
2.Individuals
Topics
1.Assumptions
Everyone gets a ‘Yes!’Celebration
your own expert.Mattering Climate
Own your consequencesNon judgementalBest, not easiest.
Give the power back
1.Assumptio
ns
2.Individuals
What practical stuff is needed to get on the
job?
Discussion!
Mark is starting work tomorrow. He just
got a job with a construction company as a
carpenter’s helper.
Scenario
2.Individual
s What’s needed to get on the job?
HousingTransportation
FoodClothes/equipment
Phone #
Mark hasn’t drank in over a month. He
just needs to get on the job and he won’t
feel depressed anymore. He’s been at the shelter for 5 weeks, and sees his
PO every couple days.
Scenario!
2.Individual
sWhat are the
secrets to success on the
job?
Industry expectations
BudgetingHousing/Income
assistance Planning
Addictions Support & Plan
Social Connections/Lif
e SkillsGoal Planning
Wisdom sharing over food
Look for the holesNeed trust built
tooUse my wordsThe power of ‘Observation’
Know liar needs help too
Put safety firstAm Flexible
Process with my coworkers
Let go
As a worker,
I..
Have 30 SECONDS to set the toneManage expectations‘THE MOMENT’ OF TRUSTHave Curiosity
2.Individual
sBuilding up the
supports:current supports
ReconnectAddictions..
Mental health TeamsAdvocates
Systems vs. individuals
Friends & Family
2.Individual
sHow to refer:
Talk about it. (Reasons not to go?)Call ahead
Refer to a person‘Street view’ it
Referral has a reason & all info
Go with them
Building up the supports
Resource
Sharing
•3.Employers
3.Employe
rsEngaging Employers
Build on-going Relationship
Take the time to understand needs
Build a business case, not a charity caseForward qualified
CandidatesFollow up to ensure
success
3.Employe
rsSupporting EmployersInvolved in the hiring
VS. Not involvedRegular follow-ups
Direct questionsShare resourcesUnderstand the
industryOn the job Visits
Coaching & Problem solving
3.Employe
rsBusinessLinks
Customized Training Programs
Benefits Employer & job seeker
Specific trainingEngaged employers,
Guaranteed interviews
Requirements are met by candidates
Builds confidenceOngoing support is
natural
Video time
•4.The Team
4.The
Team
HiringAuthority for decisions
FlexibilityOffice cultureA web of care
To conclude..
Lani
Liz
You
Thank you!
