Using DB 101 in the Employment Planning Process

Using DB 101 in the Employment Planning Process 1

Agenda • Defining the Value of DB 101 – Welcome and Introduction – DB 101 Advantages • Applying DB 101 to Our Work – DB 101 Experience – Employment Planning and DB 101 – DB 101 and Mn. WIC • Taking Action – Action Planning 2

DB 101 can help people at all stages move to full potential Doesn’t know/believe work is an option 3 Exploring work as an option Limits work potential (TWP, SGA, …) Wants to work to potential (no limits) Has a work plan Working as planned Work/life changes (raise, promotion, marriage, disability)

Employment planning process 4 Orientation Assessment Employment Planning Placement Closure Get consumer engaged and prepared; begin educating on Work Incentives Encouraging and conducting exploration of possibilities Reinforce resources to use for ongoing help More formal planning; begin educating on managing work and benefits

DB 101 and Mn. WIC working together A “No Wrong Door” model • • • 5 DLL DB 101 Mn. WIC PHONE ASSISTANCE ONLINE ASSISTANCE IN-DEPTH PHONE 1 -1 FOR SSA BENNIES Safe starting place System entry Big picture Full needs discovery Resources • • • Learning Exploration Engagement Planning Self determination • Formal benefits analysis • Experts • Advocates • Trainers • Educators

Action planning • What have you learned about DB 101? • How will you use DB 101? – For your own development – With a client

Using DB 101 in the Employment Planning Process More engaged consumers Better employment outcomes 7