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Pathways to Employment: Workforce Preparation & Job Coaching for Individuals with IDD Needs Assessment
1.
How would you describe yourself in this context?
Individual with IDD
Parent/Guardian of individual with IDD
Family Member of individual with IDD
Service Provider for individual with IDD
Other (please specify)
2.
What is the age group of individual with IDD:
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35+
3.
What County does the individual with IDD live in?
Erie
Niagara
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Genesee
Other (please specify)
4.
Current education status of the individual with IDD:
In High School, In a transition program
In High School, Not in a transition program
In College, In a transition program
In College, Not in a transition program
NOT in School, NOT in a transition Program, Not in Day Hab
Other (please specify)
5.
Current employment status of the individual with IDD:
In job training program
Currently employed
Not employed but actively seeking employment
Not employed and not currently seeking employment
Other (please specify)
6.
Does the individual with IDD want to work (paid employment)?
Yes, currently wants to work
Not at this time
Interested in working in the future
Unsure
7.
For which industries do you believe job training for individuals with IDD is most needed? (check all that apply)
Food Service / Hospitality (cafe's, restaurants, catering, customer dining)
Customer Service & Retail (stores, sales, working with customers)
Office / Clerical Work (filing, phones, data entry, mailroom, receptionist)
Technology / Computers (basic computer use, typing, software, IT support)
Building & Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping (cleaning, repairs, lawn care, snow removal, custodial work)
Skilled Trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanics, other hands-on trades)
Arts, Creative or Design (crafts, art, photography, music, creative services)
Healthcare & Human Services (aids, elder care, child care, community support)
Other (please specify)
8.
How accessible are current job training opportunities in your community for you?
Very accessible
Somewhat accessible
Not accessible
Unsure
9.
Rate the following in terms of impact on the individual with IDD to have access to Job Coaching/ Training
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Transportation
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Cost of the program
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Limited options for programs locally
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Scheduling or times available
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
Job training programs are not tailored to IDD
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Major Impact
10.
Does the individual with IDD receive job coaching?
Yes, regularly (at least 2x per month)
Yes, Sometimes (at least 6x per year)
No, but I would like to receive job coaching
No, not needed
11.
Which supports would be most helpful in securing and maintaining employment for the individual with IDD? (check all that apply)
Job training tailored to the work I would do
Job coach on site
Resume / interview preparation
Workplace accommodations (technology, schedule, environment)
Ongoing employer education/training
Peer support/mentoring
Other (please specify)
12.
What challenges does the individual with IDD face(or expects to face) in finding or keeping employment? (Check all that apply)
Employer attitudes or stigma
Transportation to/from work
Limited job openings that match abilities
Lack of coaching/follow-up support
Low pay / few hours
Other (please specify)
13.
What does a good job mean to you or your family member with IDD? (open-ended response)
14.
If you could design the ideal employment program, what would it include? (open-ended response but please provide at least two specific features)
15.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is improving job training and coaching services in our community(WNY)?
0= Not Important, 5= Very Important
0
5
Clear
16.
Has the individual with IDD received job coaching from any of the following? (select all that apply)
Access-VR
SEMP
ETP Services
Job coaching through an agency I work with and my self direction budget
No job coach, used the employer/employees to help me
Other (please specify)
17.
Would you be interested in participating in any of the following regarding our efforts to improve job training and employment opportunities and access for individuals with IDD? (select all that apply)
Focus groups
Advisory committees
Advocacy efforts
Not interested in direct involvement at this time, but am interested in the work you're doing
Best way to contact you (optional)
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