Empowering Individuals Through Vocational Rehabilitation in Hawaii
Discover how the Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is providing career counseling and support under the WIOA Section 511 Subminimum Project. Learn about common challenges in seeking competitive employment, managing SSI benefits, setting high expectations, practicing self-advocacy, understanding oneself, identifying strengths, and more. Empower yourself to make informed choices about work and self-determination.
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1 HAWAII DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Career Counseling Presentation WIOA Section 511 Subminimum Project
2 Why are we here? A new law requires us to come out and give information to everyone in Hawaii who is working for less than minimum wage. We want to discuss what choices you have about work at minimum wage or above. We will give you information about how to get help finding a job at minimum wage or above if you want to. Minimum wage in Hawaii right now is $9.25 per hour.
3 COMMON CHALLENGES To seeking competitive employment
4 What About my SSI? Many people on SSI are worried about how earning more money will affect their SSI The truth is that working always means that you will make more money at the end of the month than if you didn t work. There are supports called work incentives that make sure that people on SSI will not lose their benefits if they earn minimum wage or above. DVR and other agencies can help you and your family or guardian understand more about work incentives if you want.
5 High Expectations Have you had someone in your life expect a lot from you? Have you ever done something that you didn t think you could do at the start? How did that make you feel? High expectations or goals can result in people accomplishing more
6 What is Self-Advocacy and Self- Determination? Making decisions about your own life Speaking up for yourself Choosing what job you want to do and where you want to do it It involves making choices, asking for help when needed and setting goals for your life Picture on Slide 6 A multicolored picture of six raised hands
7 UNDERSTANDING YOU It is important
8 I Am Someone Who .. Enjoys_________ Hopes to_______ Collects_______ Believes in________ Likes to _______ Knows how to_______ Thinks that _____is the most important thing in life!
9 What Are My Strengths? What is one of your strengths? What do you do well? What kind of job or jobs can you do with those strengths?
10 How do I Decide what Jobs are Right for me? Look for jobs that match your interests and strengths RESEARCH information about your jobs of interest. TALK to someone who does that job. VISIT the workplace of that job. VOLUNTEER to get some experience related to that job. 10
11 FINDING AND KEEPING THE RIGHT JOB For You
12 Career Exploration Activity My dream job would be: A job that can help get me to that job is: My strengths are:
13 Labor Market Information: Helping you Understand Different Jobs Another way you can make informed choices about where you want to work is to look at Labor Market Information or LMI. Below is a source of LMI. The Career Index Plus ` Picture on slide 13 Cartoon picture of a man with a magnifying glass looking at job announcements on a bulletin board.
14 The Importance of Soft Skills What are soft skills? Getting along with others on the job (teamwork) Accepting feedback from your supervisor Showing up for work every day and on time Having good hygiene Dealing with stress
15 Types of Job Accommodations Modifying a work schedule Providing a reader, interpreter or job coach Using large print for written materials Examples of assistive technology:
16 Your Support Network People, such as .. Family/neighbors Guardian Friends Teachers/guidance counselor VR Counselor People in your community, clubs, church, etc. They can help you find and keep a job
17 WHAT NOW?
18 Where do you go from here? If you like where you are, you don t have to do anything more However: If you want help finding a job at minimum wage or above, you can apply for DVR services DVR can write a plan with you to help ensure that you have what you need to be successful on the job DVR can help you with training and job search basics and provide you with support on the job Your packet includes information on other agencies that can help you find employment at minimum wage or above in the community as well
19 Image result for star image CONGRATULATIONS Finish Completing Verification Forms at this time. Congratulations. You have completed the Career Counseling session! Please make sure all participants have an Information and Referral Packet
20 Thanks! Thanks for participating in today s session. This content, and the content found in the Information and Referral packets has been developed, in part, with materials provided by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and California Department of Rehabilitation. DVR would like to thank these agencies for their effort and willingness to share their work. We would also like to thank the WINTAC for their invaluable assistance in developing these materials.
