Pathways to Employment: Workforce Preparation & Job Coaching for Individuals with IDD Needs Assessment Question Title * 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) Question Title * 2. What is the age group of individual with IDD: Under 18 18-24 25-34 35+ Question Title * 3. What County does the individual with IDD live in? Erie Niagara Chautauqua Cattaraugus Genesee Other (please specify) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 8. How accessible are current job training opportunities in your community for you? Very accessible Somewhat accessible Not accessible Unsure Question Title * 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 Transportation No Impact Transportation Some Impact Transportation Significant Impact Transportation Major Impact Cost of the program Cost of the program No Impact Cost of the program Some Impact Cost of the program Significant Impact Cost of the program Major Impact Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend No Impact Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend Some Impact Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend Significant Impact Lack of support (job coach, staff) to attend Major Impact Limited options for programs locally Limited options for programs locally No Impact Limited options for programs locally Some Impact Limited options for programs locally Significant Impact Limited options for programs locally Major Impact Scheduling or times available Scheduling or times available No Impact Scheduling or times available Some Impact Scheduling or times available Significant Impact Scheduling or times available Major Impact Job training programs are not tailored to IDD Job training programs are not tailored to IDD No Impact Job training programs are not tailored to IDD Some Impact Job training programs are not tailored to IDD Significant Impact Job training programs are not tailored to IDD Major Impact Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 13. What does a good job mean to you or your family member with IDD? (open-ended response) Question Title * 14. If you could design the ideal employment program, what would it include? (open-ended response but please provide at least two specific features) Question Title * 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 i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Please follow us on facebook and instagram or at our website https://www.abilityworkswny.org Done
