DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES REHABILITATION SERVICES COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Descriptive Information

A. Course Number: REHB 470

B. Course Title: Supported Employment

C. Course Description:

This course provides students with the fundamental principles of understanding and delivery of supported employment services to individuals with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on addressing the supported employment needs of individuals with significant disabilities as defined by Federal criteria.

D. Instructor’s Emphasis:

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of supported employment. Salient discussion topics include: Historical roots of supported employment, key events which established the foundation for supported employment, supported employment philosophy, models of supported employment, supported employment services, planning for employment and the superficial aspects of behavior management strategies and techniques.

E. Course Credit: 3 hours

F. Prerequisites: Introduction to Rehabilitation (REHB 340)

G. Intended Audience: This course is intended for Undergraduate Rehabilitation services majors and human service majors.

H. Instructor’s Name: Phyllis Kelly-Gailes, M.A. Office: Room 311 Blanks Hall Phones: 771-2381 Email Addresses: [email protected] or [email protected]

Department of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Office: Room 230 Blanks Hall Phones: 771-2667 or 771-2390

II. Student Learning Outcomes

During the course of this class, and after it is finished, the student will:

1. Conduct job readiness training programs for clients with [assigned/specified] supported employment populations. 2. Develop individualized vocational/supported employment plans. 3. Demonstrate skills in applying principles toward promoting cultural understanding and positive changes in individuals and society. 4. Conduct on the job training with supported employment clients using the place/train approach in one-on-one supported employment relationships. 5. Identify agencies who perform job development for supported employment clients. 6. Contact employers for job development for supported employment clients. 7. Apply sound ethical principles in to practice. 8. Identify state level evidence-based IPS model of supported employment model. 9. Locate and check eligibility criteria for supported employment programs. 10. Identify local, state or regional facilities having CARF accreditation. 11. Assess the need for employment training with assigned caseload. 12. Practice advocacy skills on behalf of clients with disabilities in the job placement process. 13. Be capable of developing a community resource eligibility determination form. 14. Promote diversity and advocacy. 15. Develop a systems perspective that provides an understanding of family systems. 16. Exhibit the essential characteristics of an effective rehabilitation resource locator. 17. Train clients on various types of supported employment models. 18. Conduct transportation and travel training with clients. 19. Train SE clients’ peers and coworkers to be “support system”.

A. Statement of Course Content:

Conceptually the content of this course covers the fundamental principles of understanding and delivery of supported employment services to individuals with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on addressing the supported employment needs of individuals with significant disabilities as defined by Federal criteria.

III. Readings:

Textbook:

Wehman, P., Sale, P., and Parent W. (1992). Supported employment: Strategies for integration of workers with disabilities. Stoneham, MA.: Andover Medical Publishers

Wheman, P and Moon M.S. (1988). Vocational Rehabilitation and supported employment. Baltimore, MA: Paul H. Brooks Publishing

Leach, S. (2002). A supported employment workbook: Individual profiling and job matching. London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

IV. Accommodations Statement:

Students with disabilities should make the needs for accommodations known to the instructor during the first week of classes. The instructor, with assistance from the Southern University Office of Students with Disabilities will make reasonable accommodations for the student. The Office of Disability Services is located in Room 246 Blanks Hall. Please contact Professor Patricia Hebert, Director for accommodation needs. Phone: 225-771-3546; Fax: 225-771-3949 and email: [email protected]

V. Evaluation :

Homework/Presentations 200 points Task Analysis 100 points Job Analysis 100 points Job Coach Training 100 points Exams 600 points Final Exam 100 points

TOTAL 1,200 points

VI. Grading Scale: Of total possible points, earning 100 – 90 % = A 89 – 80 % = B 79 – 70 % = C 69 – 60 % = D 59 – 0 % = F VII. Course Format:

Instruction in this course consists of formal lectures, student-teacher discussions, student- student discussions, projects, case studies, case notes, readings, task analysis and student presentations.

Class Schedule

Week One Orientation

Week Two What is Supported Employment?

Week Three Types of Supported Employment

Week Four Legislation

Week Five ADA

Week Six Assistive Technology

Week Seven Situational Assessment

Week Eight Mid-terms

Week Nine Task Analysis

Week Ten Transferable Skills

Week Eleven Case Studies

Week Twelve Job Development

Week Thirteen Job Analysis

Week Fourteen Job Coaching

Week Fifteen Job Placement

Week Sixteen Finals