This page provides news, the minutes from our monthly board meetings, active discussions and other business related directly to WI APSE.
This page provides news, the minutes from our monthly board meetings, active discussions and other business related directly to WI APSE.
E Workplace Attitudes - The attitude of co-workers is another issue. in creating employment opportunities, the "corporate culture" or "workplace culture" (e.g. the unwritten rules of a particular workplace) must be taken into consideration.
In fact, observation of the workplace culture with frequent employer contact, is the key to effective customized employment. Without spending time in the actual business setting, or one very closely associated with it, the job creation process will not succeed. Every workplace is different, possessing:
E Different cultures;
E Different quality standards;
E Different personalities, and
E Different procedures
To ensure a good employer/employee fit, the job match needs to include workplace research based upon the job seeker's wishes, and the employers needs.
Lets assume you want to better utilize the customized approach at your supported employment agency, but as a job placement supervisor or manager, you may be unsure how to help your job developers get started. The following activities may help to define the steps often associated with the creation of new employment opportunities:
WI-APSE Board Meeting
10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. May 14, 2008
Community Industries Corporation
41 Park Ridge Drive, Stevens Point, WI
Attendance: Beth L, Gary O, Gary N, Alyce K, Tammy F, Katherine Q, Tammy H, Elaine L, Nancy S, Janet E, Nancy M Excused: Rick H, Mike K
Agenda Review: Approved, January 2008 Minutes approved.
Treasurers Report - Checking Account: $11,214.74 Money Market: (Community First Credit Union) : $12,000.00 Other: CD at Anchor: $3,000.00 and CD at CFCU: $5000.00
Conference Discussion: Distribute Meeting Minutes from last meeting
Share the Conference Registration form - ready to distribute: revisions will be made and then brochures will be printed and registration form created for the website. Distribution to begin in June. Share the Current Schedule of Speakers: the conference schedule is confirmed except for one presenter. (Richard Leucking) Review Roles and expectations of the Conference Committee: Beth wrote a policy which the Board reviewed and approved. Conference Committee Pick new meeting date: the conference committee will met again on June 18th in Ripon to discuss distribution of the registration form and continue to delegate tasks.
Old Business: WI APSE Brochure: final revisions will be made and then copies will be printed. The cost will be approximately 60 cents per copy.
· Current Trainings Sponsored by WI APSE: Integrated Employment Trainings (series of 6 sessions in 3 locations around the state), Maria Anderson (Milwaukee May 22nd - $200.00 from APSE for food costs), Beautiful Minds (TBI) - three locations in the Fall, including a webcast from Madison, Dr. Strauser in Wausa on June 30 ($200.00 from APSE for food), Self Employment (series of 3 trainings in two locations) Current Projects through MIG: Collection of Innovative Practices in booklet format, Business Case for hiring people with disabilities (brochure format and maybe paper format)
· National APSE conference/Sponsoring Gary N.: the board agreed that WI APSE would sponsor Gary's hotle costs for attending National APSE up to $400.00
· National APSE Conference in Wisconsin - update: Celane confirmed that the National APSE conference will be held in Milwaukee in July of 2009. APSE Web site - continue to send information to Mike.
Creation of Position Papers advocating for SE in Wisconsin: We discussed the possibility of WI APSE purchasing the marketing materials from National through MIG money. This may include information about why intergrated employment is an important option for people with disabilities. Other entities may also have this type of information available.
· SD/IE Meetings - Typically the 4th Weds. of the month from 9-12 in Madison. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25th.
New Business: Collaborating with the Governor's Council - Ideas for possible collaboration: Promoting the benefits of Integrated Community Employment Advocacy for funding for integrated supported employment Advocacy for training standards (providers, MCOs, ADRCs) State approved certificates for Job Developers and Job Coaches who complete certain trainings and/or coursework
Next Meeting: July 16th 2008 at CIC in Stevens Point from 10:30 -1
Conference Planning Committee Meeting: Weds. June 18th at Diverse Options in Ripon from 9:30-11:30
E Determine the job Seeker's needs and wishes.
E Research targeted businesses - including their workers; workforce training; employee retention; and business competition.
E Visit targeted businesses.
E Make an inventory of job responsibilities and tasks of typical workers at each business.
E Observe the workplace culture, rules and rituals.
E Analyze job responsibilities, and determine the job seeker's capabilities and training needs.
E Negotiate the customizing of the job with the employer.
E Provide follow-up and any necessary revisions to job-related tasks.
E Build on the relationship with the employer, and maintain a consultative role as needed.
A workplace culture that is a poor fit between employer and employee - is one example that can lead to failure. However, if significant attention is given to address both the job seeker's and the employer's needs, lessened reliance on support services and increased job retention should be the result. Always start with the individual. Find his/her talents and needs; analyze work-related tasks and corporate culture; and negotiate employment. It's a win-win for everybody.