Employment Programs

Question 1

Transitional employment programs

Answer 1

1. Places temps in jobs with intent to train for permanent attainment
2. Jobs are clubhouse-contracted with independent companies
3. For people with mental illness
4. Typically 15-20 hrs per week
5. Clubhouse members are paid prevailing wage

Hands on internship; temp job

Question 2

Psychosocial clubhouse

Answer 2

1. employment programs for clients with mental illness
2. Determined after OT eval, for pt. who were deemed not ready for full-time; requires 16 hours per week

Question 3

Supported employment

Answer 3

1. a clubhouse-contracted position that may be full-time or part-time in an independent company.
2. The clubhouse member has ownership of the position instead of being fulfilled by the clubhouse.

“PLACE-AND-TRAIN”

Question 4

Independent employment

Answer 4

1. an employment position obtained and maintained by the clubhouse member without the direct support of the clubhouse.
2. However, the client still has access to services and support from the clubhouse.

Question 5

Work-ordered days

Answer 5

1. opportunities for clients to participate in real work activities within the clubhouse itself.
2. The** clients and staff share work responsibilities** to support the operations of the clubhouse
3. The members are not provided with wages but are provided with tangible or intangible reinforcements.

Question 6

Work readiness program

Answer 6

1. A program designed to develop a set of skills and behaviors necessary for any job
2. Provides employment skills including interviewing, job search, and specific skills related to a job
3. Best for clients that has identified an interest towards a specific job.

builds skills required to obtain jobs

Question 7

Clubhouse program

Answer 7

1. Recovery-oriented program for adults with mental illness
2. Promotes engagement and participation in a community setting through peer participation
3. Focuses on/increase strengths and role participation
4. Offers a way for OTs to support people with mental illness to reach their recovery goals; finding empowerment

Question 8

Work tolerance screen

Answer 8

1. Determines a person’s ability to perform a specific job
2. Addresses workstation set-up, skill set, and job requirements
3. Appropriate for clients receiving an evaluation for a work-related injury or prevention

Question 9

Prevocational training

Answer 9

training sufficiently prepares clients with mental illness for work

Question 10

Sheltered workshop

Answer 10

useful programs for advancing work participation.

workshop to build skills

Question 11

Worksite Evaluation

Answer 11

1. On-the-job assessments to determine if an individual can return to work after the onset of disability
2. Identify reasonable accommodations to return to work and to maintain employment

Question 12

Job Demand Analysis

Answer 12

1. Defines the actual demands of the job
2. May include questionnaires, interviews, observations, or formal measurements
3. Provides a specific understanding of the requirements to complete the job effectively

Question 13

Work Conditioning

Answer 13

1. Physical conditioning including strength aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination, and endurance
2. Involves a single discipline
3. Job simulation

Question 14

Work Hardening

Answer 14

1. Formal, multidisciplinary programs
2. Programs range in length from 4 to 8 weeks
3. Consists of:
   -Entry and exit evaluations
   -Job site evaluations
   -Graded activity
   -Work simulation
   -Strength and cardiovascular conditioning
   -Education
   -Individualized goal setting
4. Job simulation using actual equipment
5. Goal is to return to work at either full or modified duty