COACH@WORK TEST Module 5 - Supported Employment basics

FINAL SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST MODULE 5

This test consists of 10 questions. Each question has three possible answers and only one is correct. You need to mark the answer you consider as true. The aim of the test is to evaluate your entrance knowledge and skills to define values, standards and principles of Supported Employment. In order to complete the test successfully you should reach a minimum of 7 right answers. If your score is below 7, you will need to review and learn thoroughly COACH@WORK Module 5. If your score is 8 and above, maybe you are well familiarized with the European dimension of the SE approach.

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* 1. Name, Surname

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* 2. E-mail

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* 3. What does the term “Supported Employment” mean?

Supported employment is a method of working with disabled people and other disadvantaged groups to access and maintain paid employment in the open labour market.

Supported Employment has the goal to support PwD in all challenges in their everyday work routine and to create vocational orientation.

Supported employment is an individual thematic and goal-orientated process that supports PwD at various levels.

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* 4. The model of Supported Employment is ….

a pre-defined and temporary measure

limited to the length of a training session

a flexible and continuous process

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* 5. What are the four main fields of duties and beneficiaries of the future Supported Employment worker?

People with disabilities, employers, networking and usage of techniques and ICT tools

People with disabilities, employers, networking and family environment

People with disabilities, employers, family environment and local competent government authorities

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* 6. The five stage process of SE includes:

STAGE 1 – Relationship building
STAGE 2 - Personal Profiling
STAGE 3 - Job Finding
STAGE 4 - Employer Engagement
STAGE 5 – Training on the Job

STAGE 1 - Client Engagement
STAGE 2 - Vocational Profiling
STAGE 3 - Job Finding
STAGE 4 - Employer Engagement
STAGE 5 - On and Off the Job Support

None of the above

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* 7. Efficient and understandable communication between job seeker and SE worker is needed during the 1st phase of Supported Employment in order to get a basis for further working together and of course a commitment of an agreed action plan. An action plan will include the following points …

„What shall be done? Who is responsible for the realization of the actions? When will the
actions be realized? Who will ensure that the action was realized?

There is no absolute rule for an action plan.

There is no need for an agreed action plan between job seeker and SE worker during the 1st phase of the Supported Employment process.

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* 8. What type of relevant information is necessary to collect during the Vocational Profiling?

To define clear objectives, self-reflexion, information research, support of the clients´ learning process.

It depends on the clients´ need for support.

To identify the clients´ motivation, particular interests, work attitudes, resources and needs of support.

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* 9. The typical actions/activities in between stage 3 + 4 are …

1. Job search, 2. Approach employers, 3. Job analysis, 4. Job match, 5. Secure Job

1. Preparation of a curriculum vitae, 2. Looking for a support network 3. Working on realistic goals in the open labor market

The process differs from every person and it should be done person-centered like all other stages.

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* 10. What is the suggested model of actions in the stage of Job Support?

Individualized job support is the key for people with disabilities.

One to one on-site job coach to model behaviours and provide actual job training.

A first Introduction and orientation period starts at the beginning of the employment. Getting to know the job and the company culture is also a very intensive phase. After a stabilisation phase a fade out of the support at the working place is necessary. This stage is directly linked with a follow-up phase.

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* 11. What are the two key features in working with people with disabilities that lead to assistance attitude towards them?

Self- determination and empowerment: This particularly means ensuring independence and assistance when it is needed only.

Good maintenance and security: This particularly means taking care of everything and guaranteeing consistent assistance.

None of the above.

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* 12. Which association has been engaged in the increasing focus on quality in the supported employment sector?

European Commission for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (EC)

European Union for Supported Employment (EUSE)

European Association of Service Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD)